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1. An Exploratory Study on NTDs learning among Junior
Faculties in Medicine and Allied Departments of
Medical College in Uttarakhand ( India)
Prof Dr Sanjev Dave( Prof & HOD)- Dept of Community Medicine Soban Singh Jeena Govt. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research , Almora, Uttarakhand( India)-263601
Corresponding Author: Prof Dr Sanjev Dave( Prof & HOD) email : Sanjeevdavey333@gmail.com, Mobile no:+91-7817074399

2. Introduction:
• There are many modes of learning on Tropical Diseases across
the world such as Degree and Diplomas in Field of Internal
Medicine, Community Medicine and Public health. But there is a
lack of Special focus on Neglected tropical diseases in these
courses. So there is an urgent need to Explore the Knowledge ,
Attitude & Practices of Junior Faculties in Medicine and Allied
Departments

3. Methods:
• 10 Junior Faculties( 2 Profs, 1 Assoc,4 Asst Profs,3 SRs) of
Medicine and Allied Departments of Medical College in
Uttarakhand India were explored by Online Questionnaire on
their Knowledge , Attitude & Practice on NTDs learning after
their Degree or Diploma in Month of Jan 2023 for 15 days(1st -
15th

4. Results:
• Open WHO is Explored for Learning on NTDs by Profs(20%) and
SRs (30%), Asst Profs have used Coursera(50%) and no
body(100%) knew that NTDs learning courses from Leprosy
Mission India. No body knew about Global NTDs Programme of
CDC.

5. Discussion & conclusion:
• Our Study reveals an urgent action required in the form of
Special Training Programmes, Conferences, CMEs, and
Certificate courses by Government of India & Uttarakhand for
sensitizing Junior as well as Senior Faculties on NTDs
Management.

6. Acknowledgments: Authors are
thankful to Chairman IEC Committee
and Principal for allowing study.
Sources of funding: Nil
Key words : NTDs, KAP, Uttarakhand,
Open Learning