Browsing by Author "Tanya Sharma"

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Changing clinico-laboratory profile of encephalitis patients in the eastern Uttar Pradesh region of India
(2012) Girish Chandra Bhatt; V.P. Bondre; G.N. Sapkal; Tanya Sharma; Santosh Kumar; M.M. Gore; K.P. Kushwaha; A.K. Rathi
A cross-sectional study was done on 100 consecutive paediatric patients presenting with acute encephalitis syndrome. The clinico-laboratory features of all patients were recorded in a prestructured performa. Cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples were tested for: Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus; Chandipura virus; coxsackie virus; dengue virus; enterovirus 76; and West Nile virus. Twenty-two (22.0%) patients were confirmed JE cases and 17% had parasitic or bacteriological aetiology. The remaining 61 cases (61.0%) in which no viral aetiological agent was found were grouped as non-JE cases. Peripheral vascular failure, splenomegaly and hypotonia were distinguishing clinical features found in the non-JE patients. A high mortality of 26.5% was seen in patients with confirmed or presumptive viral encephalitis (22/83). A fatal outcome was independently associated with peripheral vascular failure and pallor at the time of admission. Early recognition of these signs may help clinicians to manage these cases. © 2012, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.
Financial inclusion, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna Scheme and economic growth: Evidence from Indian States
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2021) Bhanu Pratap Singh; Annu Kumari; Tanya Sharma; Abhishek Malhotra
The study examines the impact of financial inclusion, promoted through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna (PMJDY) scheme, on the economic performance across the Indian states. Using the index of financial inclusion developed in Sarma (2008), the current study develops a three-dimensional financial inclusion index for 25 major Indian states from 2011 to 2016 to assess the status of financial inclusion across Indian states. The impact of financial inclusion promoted through the PMJDY scheme on the economic performance of the Indian states is investigated using bootstrap corrected fixed effects estimation and inference in the dynamic panel. The study's finding suggests that most Indian states fall under the low or medium level of financial inclusion. The dynamic panel results reveal a positive and significant association between financial inclusion and economic growth across Indian states. Further, results show PMJDY scheme marginally improved the pace of economic growth but failed to improve the overall economic prosperity level across states. Poor usage of financial services and a rise in the number of dormant accounts after the PMJDY scheme's launch are the significant limitations of the PMJDY scheme's failure. © 2021 Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA
Psychosomatic symptoms and attainment of flow state among adolescents: Role of social networking usage
(Giunti Psychometrics, 2025) Ravi P. Pandey; Febina Sherin; Pradip Kumar Gupta; Tanya Sharma; Vivek Singh; Pramod Kumar; Deepak Kumar; Purnima Awasthi; Arun Kumar; Nitu Singh; Ravindra Nath Singh; Shantesh Kumar Singh
The aim of this study was to explore the role of social media usage in the ‘psychosomatic’ symptoms and flow state of adolescents. The data was collected from 200 participants (94 males and 106 female) with the age range of 16 to 19 years (mean age 18,58) from Haryana and Delhi-NCR region of India. The sample was selected using convenient sampling method. Measures of Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15), Flow State Questionnaire and Social Networking Usage Questionnaire were used to collect the data. Findings indicated a significant positive correlation of social media usage with the psychosomatic symptoms and negative correlation with the flow state of the adolescents. Stepwise regression analysis revealed that social networking usage (socialization, informativeness & entertainment) contributed significantly to the psychosomatic symptoms of adolescents. In addition, social networking usage and their dimensions negatively predicted the flow state of adolescents. Health care professionals and government may use the findings of the study to regulate the use of social media especially for adolescents to alleviate the ill effects of social networking usage and promote health related behavior among adolescents. © 2025, Giunti Psychometrics. All rights reserved.
Unveiling the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Criminal Behavior: A Qualitative Enquiry
(Routledge, 2025) Ravi P. Pandey; Hanna; Tanya Sharma; Komal Bumra; Vivek Singh; Sreeja Das; Purnima Awasthi; Vidushi Dixit
This qualitative study explored how adverse childhood experiences contribute to criminal behavior among 20 male prisoners (aged 20–40) in Kerala. Using semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis revealed seven key themes: family dysfunction, emotional struggle, abuse, economic struggle, peer pressure, coping mechanisms, and sensation seeking. Findings showed that family dysfunction creates baseline trauma, fostering emotional voids and maladaptive coping. The study emphasizes the interconnectedness of multiple adversities in shaping criminality. It highlights the need for early interventions addressing trauma, emotional dysregulation, and unhealthy coping patterns through supportive networks to prevent criminal behavior later in life. © 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.