Para-clinical Departments
Community Medicine
Head of the Department Details:
Dr. Nitin Lodha
Professor & Head
MBBS, MD(PSM)
nlodha_cm@nootanmedical.edu.in
The Community Medicine Department at Nootan Medical College and Research Centre focuses on public health and preventive medicine. It covers topics like epidemiology, biostatistics, Communicable & Non Communicable Diseases, Maternal & Child Health, Occupational Health, Health education, and Community Health Programs. The department is also involved in research projects related to public health issues. Department is providing outreach and community health services through Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) and Urban Health Training Centre (UHTC).
Department have well-equipped laboratories, computer facilities, museum and access to community health centers and field practice areas to support our teaching and research activities.
Community Medicine
Dr. Lodha Nitin Ashokbhai
MBBS, MD
Professor & Head
UG - G-41088
PG - G-21174
Dr. Patel Mehul Ramanbhai
MBBS, MD
Associate Professor
UG - G-45219
PG - G-23649
Dr. Nikhilkumar J. Patel
MBBS, MD
Professor
UG - G-49459
PG - G-24866
Dr. Patel Ravikumar Rasikbhai
MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
UG - G-55194
PG - G-28521
Dr. Chauhan Dixitkumar Revabhai
MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
UG - G-55029
PG - G-28697
Dr. Desai Bharat Ramjibhai
MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
UG - G-53386
PG - G-29227
Dr. Jignasaben Patani
MD (Community Medicine)
Assistant Professor
UG - G-55048
PG - G-29049
Dr. Desai Neel Bharatkumar
MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
UG - G-66190
PG - PG/G-39434
Dr. Kagathra Khushboo Ashishkumar
MBBS, MD
Assistant Professor
UG - G-61221
PG - G-39822
Dr. Goswami Nisarg Sureshbharathi
MBBS, MD
Senior Resident
UG - G-78394
PG - PG/G-41927
Dr. Purv Bhikhabhai Patel
MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-87144
PG -N/A
Dr. Patel Harshkumar Dineshbha
MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-75725
PG -
Dr. Chaudhari Nidhiben Pravinbhai
MBBS
Tutor
UG - FMG/G
101084
PG - N/A
Dr. Prajapati Parth Manishkumar
MBBS
Tutor
UG - FMG/G-97370
PG -N/A
Dr. Kachhava Niteshkumar
MBBS
Tutor
UG - FMG/G-91682
PG -N/A
Dr. Kadri Aamena Zakirbhai
MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-81372
PG -N/A
Dr. Nikita Paresh Patel
MBBS
Tutor
UG - FMG/G-92365
PG -N/A
Dr. Charan Digvijaysinh Kishorsinh
MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-93524
PG -N/A
Mr. Amol Dhondiram Mohite
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Pursuing
Statistician
UG - N/A
PG -N/A
Dr. Patel Hardi Vimalkumar
MBBS
Lady Medical Officer
UG - FMG/G-92365
PG -N/A
Dr. Parmar Ujjwala Harshadbhai
MBBS
Lady Medical Officer
UG - FMG/G
100362
PG -N/A
Community Medicine
Publications:
Dr. Jaydeep Vidja
- Parmar P, Vidja JD, Patel RR. A community based cross sectional study of depression among elderly population in an urban area of Gujarat. Int.J.Lifesci.Biotechnol.Pharma.Res.2024;13(4):490-494
- Balat M, Vidja J, Patel M, Algotar PD. A study on dual burden of malnutrition among school going adolescents of Ahmedabad city. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2023;13(10):2089-93
- Chauhan AJ, Rathva PN, Kharadi RD, Vidja JD. A study on clinical, radiological, and histopathological correlation of lung cancer. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2023;13(9):1821-7.
- Kharadi RD, Algotar PD, Vidja JD. Epidemiological determinants of poisoning in pediatric age group around Jamnagar district, Gujarat. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2023;13(1):129-32.
- Patel DN, Patel MR, Modi BP, Vidja J. Assessment of Epidemiological Factors in a Cholera Outbreak in an Urban Area of Western India. National Journal of Community Medicine. 2022 Apr 30;13(04):224-8.
- Socio-demographic and Clinical profile of HIV-TB co-infected adults and its association with tuberculosis treatment outcome, registered in various ART centres of Gujarat State. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research 2021; 4(17): 335-338
Dr. Jignasa Patani
- B M, Patani J, Ekambaram G, P P. Effect of Allium sativumconsumption for breast feeding among postnatal Indian mothers. Bioinformation. 2023 Jun 30;19(6):698-702. doi: 10.6026/97320630019698. PMID: 37885786; PMCID: PMC10598363.
Dr. Mehul Patel
- Malay S, Patel M, Prajapati B. A Study on Awareness and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Among Factory Workers Of GIDC Dared, Jamnagar city, Gujarat. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research. 2021 Jun 16;4(11):55-8.
- Patel M, Patel D, Prajapati B. A community based cross sectional study of prevalence and risk factors of low birth weight.2021;4(24):380-383
- Patel DN, Patel MR, Modi BP, Vidja J. Assessment of Epidemiological Factors in a Cholera Outbreak in an Urban Area of Western India. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Jul. 20];13(04):224-8.
- Chauhan D, Patel U, Rahul K, Patel M. Depression among higher secondary students of science stream of private schools of Rajkot. J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11:3761-5.
- Patel U, Chauhan D, Patel M, Rahul K, Yadav V. Determinants of depression among higher secondary students of private schools of science stream in an urban area of Western India. Indian J Community Med 2023;48:334-9.
Dr. Dixit Chauhan
- Chauhan D, Patel U, Rahul K, Patel M. Depression among higher secondary students of science stream of private schools of Rajkot. J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11:3761-5.
- Patel U, Chauhan D, Patel M, Rahul K, Yadav V. Determinants of depression among higher secondary students of private schools of science stream in an urban area of western India. Indian J Community Med.
- Jasani P, Chauhan D, Makwana M, Patel U. Prevalence of major depressive disorder and its associated factors among students of private higher secondary schools of science stream, Rajkot city, Gujarat: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2023;13 (Online First). DOI:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.05279202324052023
- Mangrola N, Patel K, Patel PK, Chauhan D, Patel N. Prevalence and determinants of obesity among school going adolescents: A systematic review. J Med Sci Res. 2023; 11(2):136-144. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17727/JMSR.2023/11-26
- Gaikwad M, Patil S, Chauhan D, Joshi H.Radiological Study of Lumbar Disc Degeneration and its Clinical Significance.GAIMS J Med Sci 2023;3(2):87-91
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8205743.
- Lunagariya R, Patel R, Chauhan D, Bhatt H. Perceptions about National Health Schemes among Patients Attending a Rural Health Training Centre of a Medical College: A Cross Sectional Study. GAIMS J Med Sci 2024;4(1):50-58.
- Reshmi PS, Lunagariya R, Patel H, Patel N, Chauhan D, Patel R. Qualitative study to identify strengths, weakness, opportunities, and challenges of family adoption programs among students. Indian J Community Med 2024;49:610-6.
Dr. Dixit Chauhan
- Chauhan D, Patel U, Rahul K, Patel M. Depression among higher secondary students of science stream of private schools of Rajkot. J Family Med Prim Care 2022;11:3761-5.
- Patel U, Chauhan D, Patel M, Rahul K, Yadav V. Determinants of depression among higher secondary students of private schools of science stream in an urban area of western India. Indian J Community Med.
- Jasani P, Chauhan D, Makwana M, Patel U. Prevalence of major depressive disorder and its associated factors among students of private higher secondary schools of science stream, Rajkot city, Gujarat: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol 2023;13 (Online First). DOI:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.05279202324052023
- Mangrola N, Patel K, Patel PK, Chauhan D, Patel N. Prevalence and determinants of obesity among school going adolescents: A systematic review. J Med Sci Res. 2023; 11(2):136-144. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.17727/JMSR.2023/11-26
- Gaikwad M, Patil S, Chauhan D, Joshi H.Radiological Study of Lumbar Disc Degeneration and its Clinical Significance.GAIMS J Med Sci 2023;3(2):87-91
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8205743.
- Lunagariya R, Patel R, Chauhan D, Bhatt H. Perceptions about National Health Schemes among Patients Attending a Rural Health Training Centre of a Medical College: A Cross Sectional Study. GAIMS J Med Sci 2024;4(1):50-58.
- Reshmi PS, Lunagariya R, Patel H, Patel N, Chauhan D, Patel R. Qualitative study to identify strengths, weakness, opportunities, and challenges of family adoption programs among students. Indian J Community Med 2024;49:610-6.
Dr. Nikhil Patel
- Pandya Vijay, Dave Bhargav, Patel Nikhil, Prajapati Manisha. Evaluation of Health Problems of Post COVID-19 Discharged Patients from Dedicated COVID Health Centre (DCHC), (Nootan General Hospital, Visnagar). IJCRR 2021; 13(11), 227-231
- Vijay Pandya, Bhargav Dave, BillavRojasara, Nikhilkumar J. Patel, Evaluation of PM-JAY Health Insurance Scheme Services Utilization by Eligible Families of Visnagar Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat, IJPCR 2022;14(10),842-849
- Urvesh Mistry, Nikhilkumar J. Patel, Ashwin Dangi, A Study of Infection of SARS-Cov-2 and its Severity among Post Vaccinated Healthcare Workers, IJPCR 2022;14(9),1075-1082
- SurajKuriya, LipyShukla,Manish Fancy, Nikhil Patel, Assessment of knowledge and impact of training regarding Bio Medical Waste Management among Biomedical Waste Handlers, Paramedical staff and hospital administrators of private hospitals of major cities of Gujarat,Int J Acad Med Pharm 2023; 5(3); 1358-1360
- Reshmi, Panchasheela S; Lunagariya, Ruchita; Patel, Hiren; Patel, Nikhil; Chauhan, Dixit; Patel, Ravi. Qualitative Study to Identify Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Challenges of Family Adoption Programs among Students. Indian Journal of Community Medicine 49(4):p 610-616, Jul–Aug 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_58_23
Dr. Nitin Lodha
- Uptake of Immunization and Its Determinants among Children of Migrant Population Residing in Amreli, Gujarat, India. PediatrInf Dis 2023;5(4):114–119.
- Cardiovascular risk assessment using updated WHO/ISH risk prediction charts and ASCVD risk score in residents of Amreli district. Healthline. 2023; 14 (4).
- Vaccine Significantly Reduces the Severity of Covid 19 Infection: Evidence from a Community Based Study. Natl J Community Med 2022;13(3):195-199.
- Utilisation of Antenatal Care Services and its Determinants among Pregnant Women Attending Tertiary Care Hospital in Western India: A Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2022 Aug, Vol-16(8): LC22-LC26.
- A study on demographic and obstetric profile, its relation with present antenatal practices and prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women attending tertiary care hospital. Int J Community Med Public Health 2021;8:2233-8.
- A community based cross sectional study on menstrual hygiene awareness and practices among females of reproductive age group. IJHCR 2021; 4(9):120-125.
- A study on prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases and to assess awareness regarding non-communicable diseases and its risk factors among adolescents. IJHCR 2021; 4(23):184-187.
Research Projects:
Completed Project
| Sr. No. | Year | Title of Project | Name of Investigators | Funding Agency |
| 1 | 2020-21 | Knowledge and Awareness About Prevention of Cervical Cancer Among Girls in a University of Visnagar | Diya Raval Dr. Jyoti Landge | STS-ICMR |
| 2 | 2020-21 | Knowledge and Perception about National Health Schemes | Hrishita Bhatt Dr. Ruchita Lunagariya | STS-ICMR |
| 3 | 2020-21 | Evaluation of PM-JAY health Insurance Scheme Services Utilization by Eligible Families of Visnagar Taluka, Mehsana District Gujarat | Dr. Bhargav Dave Dr.Nikhil Patel Dr. Vijay Pandya Dr. Billav Rojasara | SHSRC |
| 4 | 2020-21 | Study to Evaluate Bi-Directional Relationship Between Tuberculosis and Diabetes: A Study from North Gujarat | Dr. Jyoti Landge Dr. Ruchita Lunagariya Dr. Nikhil Patel Dr. Billav Rojasara | NTEP-OR |
| 6 | 2020 | Evaluation of health problems of post COVID-19 discharged patients from Dedicated Covid Health Centre (DCHC), (Nootan General hospital, Visnagar) | Dr. Vijay Pandya Manisha Prajapati Dr. Bhargav Dave Dr.Nikhil Patel | – |
| 7 | 2021 | Preparing Blueprint for Theory Formative Assessment in Community Medicine: A Mixed Method Study | Dr. Jyoti Landge | – |
| 8 | 2022 | Assessment of Enablers & Bottleneck to Performance of Community Health Centres. CHC, Thara | Dr. Hiren Dr. Nikhil Dr. Dixit | SHSRC |
| 9 | 2022 | Health Systems Assessment study of border Taluka ( Suigam & Vav , Banaskantha District) | Dr. Hiren Patel Dr. Nikhil Patel Dr. Dixit Chauhan | SHSRC. Govt. Of Gujarat |
| 10 | 2022 | Family adoption Program – Qualitative: Quantitative Assesment of Programme | Departmental Project | – |
| 11 | 2022 | Assessment of essential Health Care Services to identify gaps within the Various Health Care setting in Patan District of Gujarat. | Dr. Ravi Patel Dr. Nikhil Patel | SHSRC. Govt. Of Gujarat |
| 12 | 2022 | Estimation of the Prevalence of Depression among the undergraduate Medical students of north Gujrat and identification of the risk Factors associated with it. | Ms. Mishri Dr. Dixit Prajapati | – |
| 13 | 2023 | In-depth analysis of determinants of Quality of Life in people living with HIV | Ms. Diksha Dr.Ravi Patel | STS-ICMR |
| 14 | 2024 | Family Adoption Programme – Enablers and Barriers in Implementation – A Qualitative Study | Dr. Nikhil Patel | _ |
| Ongoing & Proposed Projects | |||||
| 1 | 2024-25 | Documenting the programme processes of Inter-Personal Nutrition Counseling (IPNC) nd Health System Strengthening (HSS) intervention to improve quality & utilization nutritional services during “First 1000 days” in Nadiad urban block of Gujarat state | Dr. Nikhil Patel Dr. Mehul Patel | Yes | NI. JSI |