Biography
Dr. Charutha Retnakumar, a BDS graduate with an MPH, is a UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) holder and currently pursuing her PhD in Preventive and Social Medicine at JIPMER, India. Her research focuses on tuberculosis, with 12 publications exploring transmission dynamics, alcohol use, mental health, and stigma among TB patients. Her work significantly contributes to public health strategies for effective tuberculosis management in India.
Key Impacts
Understanding TB transmission driven by alcohol sharing behaviours and venues: A comparative cross-sectional social network survey in Puducherry, India
Social network methods helped in identifying key alcohol sharing venues and sharing individuals with high potential for TB infection transmission. Venue specific targeted screening and interventions beyond household settings could be critical for interrupting tuberculosis spread in communities.
Source: Conference 2024