Department of Public Health

Department of Public Health

• Is one of the premier MPH Colleges in Karnataka, the Master of Public Health (MPH) programs offered at KSHEMA, a distinguished institution in Mangalore, stand out as exemplary in the field. Celebrating a decade of excellence, we are recognized among the Top Public Health Colleges in Mangalore and esteemed as the Best Public Health College in Mangalore. Affiliated with Nitte (DU), the Public Health College, our institution holds a prestigious reputation in the realm of Public Health education in Karnataka.
• Our comprehensive curriculum, tailored to meet the demands of contemporary public health challenges, encompasses a diverse range of expert-led subjects. From Epidemiology to Public Health Leadership and Management, Biostatistics to Health Economics, our program offers a holistic learning experience. Specialized tracks in Maternal and Child Health (RMNCAH +N) and Epidemiology further enrich our offerings.
• In addition to rigorous academic training, we prioritize practical exposure and experiential learning. Through sponsored Student Exchange Programs and Internships to the University of Gothenburg, Sweden and University of Minnesota, USA, our students gain invaluable real-world insights and experiences. The Public Health College of Nitte (Deemed to be University) was awarded with ‘Global Partner Award’ in the year 2017 by the University of Minnesota, USA, for its contribution in the successful conduct of student exchange programs.
• As part of the Nitte; Public Health College Mangalore network, our students benefit from extensive opportunities for networking and professional development. Moreover, our emphasis on soft skills training, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and statistical software like Stata, SPSS, and R, ensures our graduates are well-equipped for the challenges of the field. Whether presenting at national and international conferences or engaging in research projects, our students are primed for success in the competitive landscape of Public Health.
• With a focus on career advancement, we are committed to facilitating placements in top organizations for internships and job opportunities. Our graduates emerge not only as skilled professionals but also as leaders poised to make a meaningful impact in the field of Public Health.

Faculty

DR. MACKWIN KENWOOD D’MELLO

Associate Professor & Coordinator

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MR. PRAJWAL JUPITER LOBO

Assistant Professor Grade- I

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DR. RENI N

Assistant Professor Grade -I

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DR. NEEVAN D’SOUZA

Professor

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MRS. SAMPREETHA ALVA

Office Assistant Grade- I

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MR. SUPREETH R

Attender

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Research Thrust Areas

• Spatial Analysis in Public health
  Decision Support System in Public Health
• Tobacco Control
• Public Health Nutrition – Child & Adolescent nutrition

Publications

• Kayalkar VD, Dmello MK. Health literacy among rural adolescents in Amravati, Maharashtra: A Community based cross-sectional study. Clin Epidemiol Glob Heal. 2024

• Sindhu PM, Dmello MK, Lobo PJ, Dsouza N. Comprehending Knowledge, Practices, and Perceptions of Community Health Workers Regarding Adolescent Health Program: A Cross-Sectional Inquiry in Bellary District, Karnataka. Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU. 2023 Oct 10;1–6.
• Nadon H, Dmello MK, Shetty S. Factors determining family and social support among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya: a cross-sectional study. J Public Health (Oxf). 2023 May 13;fdad063. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdad063
• Souza JD, Olickal JJ. Awareness and utilization of mental health services through primary care centers during COVID-19: A cross-sectional study among adult individuals in rural Mangaluru, India. Arch Ment Health, 2023 Jul 14. 
• Dmello MK, Badiger S, Kumar S, Galey K, Kumar N, Dsouza N. Geospatial Analysis of Malnutrition among Under-Five Children: A Scoping Review. J Heal Allied Sci NU. 2023 Apr 14;
• Purushothama J, Badiger S, Olickal JJ, Kunkulol R, Kumar N, D’Souza N. Effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy on smoking cessation and reduction among pulmonary tuberculosis patients – A randomized controlled trial. Int J Prev Med. 2023;14(1):33.
• Ravichandran, Ganga; Olickal, Jeby Jose. Home-based care for noncommunicable diseases and patient satisfaction: A community-based cross-sectional study from Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases 8(2):p 84-90, Apr–Jun 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/jncd.jncd_16_23
• Mathew, Resmi; Olickal, Jeby J.. Noncommunicable Disease Service Utilization from the Upgraded Primary Care Centers: A Cross-Sectional Study from Kerala, India. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth ():, June 02, 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_961_22

• Yella T, Dmello MK. Burnout and sleep quality among community health workers during the pandemic in selected city of Andhra Pradesh. Clin Epidemiol Glob Heal. 2022; 16: 101109
• Rao NL, Kotian GB, Shetty JK, Shelley BP, Dmello MK, Lobo EC, et al. Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Product, Organ Crosstalk, and Pathomechanism Targets for Comprehensive Molecular Therapeutics in Diabetic Ischemic Stroke. Biomolecules. 2022;12(11):1–20.
• Purushothama J, Badiger S, Kumar N, Baikunje N, D’Souza N, Olickal J, et al. “Once a smoker, always a smoker: Primary care physicians” views on integrating smoking cessation with antitubercular treatment in primary health centers – A qualitative study. J Ment Heal Hum Behav. 2022;0(0):0.
• Dmello MK, Badiger S, Kumar S, Kumar N, Dsousa N. Spatial and Space-time Clustering of Diarrhoeal Cases among Under-Five Children in Karkala, Karnataka: A Geospatial Analysis. JCDR. 2022 Apr;16(4):1–5.
• Purushothama J, Badiger S, Kumar N, Baikunje N, D’souza N, D’mello M, et al. Validity assessment of self-reported smoking status to detection of urine cotinine levels among patients with tuberculosis undergoing tobacco cessation treatment. Biomedicine. 2022 May 1;42(2):371–6.
• Dmello MK, Badiger S, Kumar S, Kumar N, D’souza N, Purushotam J. Geospatial analysis and hotspots of diarrheal cases among under-five children within a rural district of Karnataka, India. Biomedicine. 2022 Jul 3;42(3):594–9.
• Mampilli AJ, D’mello MK. Quality of life among seafarers aboard the government passenger ships at Kochi Port. Int Marit Health. 2022;73(3):143–9.
• Dmello MK, Sanjeev B, Sudeep K, Kumar N, D’Souza N, Purushotam J. Use of spatial analytics and geographic information systems in childhood diarrhoea in rural areas of India: A protocol paper. Biomedicine. 2022 Dec 31;42(6):1237–42.
• Rao AK, Shrisharath K, Nanjesh Kumar S, Hiremat S, Jagannath P, Erappa S. A study on the utilization of Ayushman Bharat arogya scheme among patients admitted to a tertiary care hospital during Covid pandemic. Biomedicine. 2022 Dec 31;42(6):1233–6
• Mathew R, Olickal JJ. Out-of-pocket expenditure on non-communicable diseases during Covid-19. A cross-sectional study from a semi-urban area of Kannur, Kerala. Clin Epidemiol Glob Health. 2023;19:101210.
• Satyanarayana P, Olickal JJ, Thidil NE. Prevalence and factors associated with utilization of ayurvedic drugs during COVID-19. A community-based cross-sectional study. Clin Epidemiol Glob Health. 2023;19:101204
• Dmello MK, Badiger S, Kumar S, Kumar N, D’Souza N, Purushotham J. Application of Spatial Analysis to Nutritional Epidemiology among Under - Five Children in Karnataka, India. AMJ. 2022;62(01).

• Dmello MK, Kumar S, Badiger S, Purushottam J. Factors determining sexual behaviour amongst siddi tribe migrating to Udupi district, India: A cross-sectional study. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2021;28(3):225–31.
• Patel N, Olickal JJ. Maternal and child factors of under-five mortality in India. Findings from NFHS-4. Clin Epidemiol Glob Heal. 2021 Oct 1;12.

• Shresta N, D’mello MK. Internet addiction and psychological well-being among high school students of Mangaluru city, Karnataka, India. J Ment Heal Hum Behav. 2020;25(1):27.
• 4. Dixit S, D’mello M, Rent P, Rent P. Obesity and Musculoskeletal Disorders among Public Sector Bank Employees of Mangaluru Region – A Cross-sectional Study. Int J Med Public Heal. 2020 Nov 27;10(4):160–5.
• Serrao AJ, D’mello MK. Occupational injuries among building construction workers in Mangalore, India: A cross-sectional study. Int J Heal Allied Sci. 2020;9(2):116.
• Aryal S, D’mello MK. Occupational stress and coping strategy among community health workers of Mangalore Taluk, Karnataka. Indian J Public Health. 2020 Oct 1;64(4):351.

Faculty

DR. MACKWIN KENWOOD D’MELLO

Associate Professor & Coordinator

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MR. PRAJWAL JUPITER LOBO

Assistant Professor Grade- I

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DR. RENI N

Assistant Professor Grade -I

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DR. NEEVAN D’SOUZA

Professor

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MRS. SAMPREETHA ALVA

Office Assistant Grade- I

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MR. SUPREETH R

Attender

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Achievements

• Prajwal Jupiter Lobo, Assistant Professor, awarded scholarship by 3rd International Conference on Neuroscience and Psychiatry held during November 16-17, 2023, Dubai, UAE for oral paper presentation titled, "Assessing operational and organizational stress among police officers"
• Dr Mackwin Kenwood Dmello, Associate professor, secured first place in the National oral paper presentation competition “Detecting temporal clusters and seasonal variation of childhood diarrhoea in Coastal Karnataka, for children under Five years“at the 2nd National Conference of Epidemiology Foundation of India from 29th - 30th October 2021, Organized by Community Medicine & Family Medicine and School of Public Health, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur.
• Dr Mackwin Dmello, Associate Professor, received the Best Teacher Award 2021 under the Allied Health Sciences.
• Dr. Mackwin Dmello, Associate Professor has achieved a milestone with the successful defence of his PhD thesis titled "Spatiotemporal Pattern of Underweight and Diarrhea among Under-Five Children in Karkala Taluk, Udupi" on 27th June 2023. The thesis was guided by Dr. Sanjeev Badiger, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine at A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Mangaluru. Students Achievements.

• Ms. Kudthakar Achal Chandrakant presented oral at 6th Amritha International Public Health Conference held at Amritha Institute of Medical Science, Kochi at 01-12-2023 titled “Prevalence &Pattern of smoking among working-age groups in India in 2016 and 2017”
• Dr. Supriya Sinha presented oral at 6th Amritha International Public Health Conference held at Amritha Institute of Medical Science, Kochi at 01-12-2023 titled “Hyper tension and its related factor among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Findings from NFHS 5”
• Dr. D Nikitha Mary Nicoba, MPH 1st Semester Secured third place in Poster presentation at International conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2023), titled “ Regional Disparities in Smokeless Tobacco prevalence: A comparative analysis of GATS India survey 2009and 2016”
• Ms. Kotian Shruti Ravi, MPH 1st Semester, Secured third place in Poster presentation at International conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2023), titled“ Survey of Aedes Potential Breeding sites in the urban area of Mangaluru in October 2023”
• Dr. Sherley Immaculate Almeida , MPH 1st Semester, presented poster at International conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2023) on 23-11-2023, titled “ Geographic Variation in Tobacco Consumption and Smoking initiation age in India”
• Ms. Kavitha, MPH 1st Semester, presented poster at International conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2023) on 23-11-2023, titled “ Assessing Frailty in Rural Elderley Populations in Karkala Taluk”
• Dr. Suchetha, MPH 1st Semester, presented poster at International conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2023) on 23-11-2023, titled “ Larval Breeding Sites In Urban areas of Mangaluru Taluk
• Dr. Suchetha and Dr. Sherley Immaculate Almeida, MPH 1st Semester, Secured 2nd place in collage making competition completion at “ Nutrition Update on Diabetes” organized by Department of Nutrition and dietetics on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 18-11-2023.
• Dr. Prerana Baliga and Dr. Nayana, MPH 3rd Semester, Secured 2nd place in quiz completion at “ Nutrition Update on Diabetes” organized by Department of Nutrition and dietetics on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 18-11-2023.
• Ms. Ashitha, MPH 1st Semester, presented poster at national conference on Community Health Perspective -Innovation & Newer Horizons” on 17-11-2023, titled “ Screening for Depression in Primary care with patient health Questionnaire -9 in Karkala taluk: A cross –sectional study”
• Dr. Aleena M Joy, awarded scholarship by 3rd International Conference on Neuroscience and Psychiatry held during November 16-17, 2023, Dubai, UAE for paper presentation titled, "Relationship between prolonged screen time and psychological well being among older adults: A cross sectional study in Kerala"
• Dr. Shahal Mansoor, 2021 batch, awarded scholarship by 3rd world congress on PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AND MEDICARE SUMMIT, held during 13 and 14 November 2023 at Dubai, UAE, for paper presentation titled,” Breaking the taboo: Menstrual Practices and Self- Efficacy in Rural Mangalore, India.
• Dr. Nayana M R, 2nd MPH, secured 3rd Prize in poster competition themed “ Mental Health a Human right” organised by KSHEMA on the occasion of world mental health day.
• Dr. Shahal & Ms. Pooja Awareness program “Menstrual Hygiene and best practices” at St. Ann College, Mangalore
• Ms. Surabhi Sai P R, secured  2nd place in the poster-making competition titled "The utilisation of Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) and the awareness of ZINC-ORS for controlling diarrhoea among mothers attending a tertiary care centre in Mangalore" at  Indo - Japan International Conference on 'Future Health Strategy by Trandisciplinary Approach' and Pre-Conference Workshop.
• Dr. Sapna J conducted a Awareness program on “Reproductive health and sex education” for adolescent girls and boys of 1st Pre University In Govt Higher Secondary School of Kasargod District.
• Dr. Nayana MR, Secured 2nd place in the e-poster making competition on the occation of World Mental Health Day conducted at K S Hegde Medical Academy, Deralakatte Mangaluru on 28-10-2022.
• Dr.Aajna A, Dr.Sreedhish K S, Dr. Vijay Sindhoor, Dr. Aleena M Joy, Ms. Pooja, Ms. Poojary Pooja Jayanth & Kayalkar Vaishnavi Devidas were selected as external monitors for Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 4.0 program under World Health Organization, NPSP, Mangaluru.
• Ms. Arsha Anna Roy, secured first place in Essay competition held on 7th April 2022 on World Health Day with the theme “Our Planet, Our Health. Organized by Department of Public Health, KSHEMA.
• Dr.Reshmi Mathew & Dr. Pallavi M, secured 2nd place in Online Debate Competition organized by Student Innovation Club, KSHEMA held on 30-11-2021
• Mr Roshan Jose, MPH scholar, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), for getting an opportunity to participate in Indo German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS), Summer School 2021, themed "Sustainable Water Management at the Saltwater – Freshwater Interface". The summer school starts between 12th & 23rd July 2021 for 12 days. 

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