U Venkatesh

Antenatal health, healthcare utilisation, and barriers to care among homeless women in Kolkata, India: a mixed-methods cross-sectional study

Homeless women experience disproportionate maternal health risks, yet evidence on antenatal health and healthcare utilisation among this population remains limited in low- and middle-income countries, including India. Antenatal health is central to maternal and neonatal outcomes,...

School-level clustering and individual correlates of adolescent substance use in India: a multicentre multilevel study

Adolescent substance use is a growing health burden in India, yet evidence mostly focuses on individual-level correlates while overlooking potential school-level heterogeneity and contextual characteristics within school settings. This study examined individual- and school-level...