Govt. Medical College Handwara

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE GMC HANDWARA

The department carries out its primary objectives of teaching and training of Undergraduate (MBBS) and training of interns in community medicine. Department collaborates with District Hospital in planning and implementation of several National Health Programs such as National Revised National T.B. Control Programme, National Polio Eradication Programme, National AIDS Control Programme, National Immunization Programme, Maternal and Child Health Program, and Blindness Control Program etc. Research in the areas of Public Health and Community Health are essential aspects of the department. The Community Health training gives a clear picture of socio-cultural, economic and other multiple factors associated with health and disease, and concepts about planning and management of programs for preventing disease and improving health of the community as a whole.

Mission:

To create social physicians capable of providing holistic primary health care .
To train undergraduate and postgraduate students in conducting socially relevant community based research.

Vision:

To excel in community oriented medical education along with preventive, promotive and curative community care and research.

Objectives:

To provide quality community oriented medical education to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
To create social physicians capable of providing comprehensive care.
To provide preventive, promotive and curative services to the community through community outreach centers and outreach activities.
To conduct socially relevant field-based research.
To facilitate the implementation of National Health Programmes.

Competencies:

Community oriented undergraduate teaching.
Comprehensive postgraduate teaching and training.
Fostering research, field projects and collaborations.
Primary health care in the field practice areas.
Implementation of national health programmes.

Faculty and Residents:

1. Dr Sufoora Bilquees.

Professor
600512603

Publications:

A study of risk factor prevalence in viral hepatitis during pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital of Srignar. JK public health periodical 2010 nov;1(1) 19-20
Study of sociodemographic determinants on acceptance of family planning methods among women in reproductive age group. JK public health parodical 2010 nov;1 (1): 26-9.
Presentation and categorization of bite wounds in anti rabies clinic of a tertiary care hospital. JK public health periodical 2010 nov;1(1) :30-2 .
Cancer profile of Kashmir-a hospital based study. JK public health periodical 2010;1(1): 56-63 .
A study on prevalence of RTI/STI and their treatment seeking behavior among the women of reproductive age group in district Budgam. JK public health parodical 2010 nov;1(1):64-7 .
Viral hepatitis during pregnancy : a study of its socio –clinical profile in a tertiary care hospital . iosr journal of dental and medical sciences 2012 nov- dec;3(2): 18-22.
Study on epidemiological determinants of refractive errors among Kashmiri schools going children. Indian journal for the practicing doctor 2012 jan-feb;7(1): 40-5
Prevalence of goiter in school children aged 6 – 12 years in district Budgam( Kashmir valley ). jk practitioner 2006;13(3): 166- 8.
Coverage evaluation survey of immunization Programme in hilly and plain areas of government medical college, Srinagar . JK practitioner 2004;11(2):149-58.
Research perspective among undergraduate students – a study at government medical college Srinagar . journal of advanced research in service management.
Client’s satisfaction among patients admitted at associated hospital of government medical college Srinagar. Journal of advanced research in service management.
Prevalence of chronic bronchitis in selected districts of Kashmir valley. Journal of advanced research in medicine.

2. Dr. Syed Najmul Ain

Assistant Professor
Date of joining: 30/09/2023
najmasyed123@gmail.com
7006234776

Qualifications

MBBS GMC Srinagar [August 2009-November 2014]
M.D. Community Medicine GMC Srinagar [01/06/2016- 31/05/2019]

Working experience

Senior resident at the department of Community Medicine, GMC Baramulla from 18/11/2019 to 15/03/2021
Senior resident at the department of Community Medicine SKIMS Soura from 16/03/2021 to 30/08/2022
Assistant Professor Community Medicine GMC Baramulla from 30/09/2022 to 29/09/2023

Membership Organizations

Life time membership of Indian Public Health Association
Life time membership of Indian Public Health Association
Assistant Professor Community Medicine GMC Baramulla from 30/09/2022 to 29/09/2023

Research Experience/ Publications

Ain SN, Khan ZA, Gilani MA. Revised Kuppuswamy scale for 2021 based on new consumer price index and use of conversion factors. Indian J Public Health 2021;65:418-21.
Ain SN, Gilani SN. Existential anxiety amid COVID-19 pandemic in Kashmir: A cross-sectional study. J Edu Health Promot 2020
Ain SN, Bashir K, Kausar Z. The Experiences Of Healthcare Professionals during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Kashmir Valley: A Qualitative Study. Ann Community Health 2021;9(3):1-6
Ain SN, Khan SMS, Azhar M, Haq I, Bashir K. Epidemiological profile of animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in district Srinagar, Kashmir. 2018;6(3):599–603.
Ain SN. Knowledge about animal bite among animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in Srinagar, Kashmir. 2018;6(4):706–10.
Ain, S.N., Qulsum, R., & Rizwan, A. (2023). Breastfeeding practices among mothers attending a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(2), 619–623. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230034
Fazili A, Ain SN, Shah RJ, Raja FN, Farhat D, Nazir I. Incidence of breakthrough infections after COVID‑19 vaccination Among the COVID‑19 vaccine recipients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Srinagar. Indian J Public Health 2023;67:305-8.
Javaid DS, Ain SN, Nabi DS. Relationship of birth weight with maternal parameters : A hospital based cross-sectional study. IJSR. 2020;9(5).
Wani I, Ain SN, Chalkoo JA.Comparative study of ultrasonographic, hysteroscopic And histopathological findings in patients with Abnormal uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2023;12:639-45.
Nabi S, Ain SN, Javaid S, Gull S. Attitude of pregnant women towards institutional Delivery: a study in Khaag block-a tribal area of the Kashmir valley. Int J Res Med Sci 2021;9:173-6.
Javaid S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Nabi S, Qurieshi M. Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;06(07):793–7.
Nabi S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Javaid S, Haq I. Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;(July):798–801.
Gilani MA, Parveen S, Ain SN, Bhat ZA, Salmani UG, Fazili RJ. Post-operative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Open Upper Abdominal Surgery Under General Anaesthesia Authors. 2018;6(11):282–6.
Gilani SNA, Khan AA, Ain SN, Rehman S. Effect of Emotional Intelligence on the Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Depression. Ann Community Health 2021;9(3):1-4.
Zahoor N, Bashir K, Kausar Z, Ain SN. Barriers in health seeking behaviour among Tribal pregnant women in a hilly tribal area of Kashmir: a qualitative study. Int J Res Med Sci 2020;8:3950-4.
Gulzar, B., Fazili, A., Shah, R. J., & Ain, S. N. (2023). A cross sectional study to assess the vaccination practices regarding hepatitis B among health care personnel of a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(2), 648–655. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230215

Paper/poster presentations:

Presented a paper, “Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based study” at a national conference “Science in Development” at SP college in 2018 on 03/12/2018
Presented a paper, “Comparison of maternal and foetal outcomes in pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnant females at a tertiary care hospital in Srinagar” at IAPSMCON 2021 on 21/03/2021
Presented a paper, “Prevalence of comorbidities among postmenopausal women in Block Hazratbal, district Srinagar, Kashmir” at NZIAPSM conference on 29/08/2021
Presented a paper, “Quality of life and factors affecting quality of life of postmenopausal women in an urban Block of district Srinagar, Kashmir” at EFICON 2021 on 29/10/2021 and secured second position.
Presented a paper, “Prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension and associated factors in Kashmiri women: A cross-sectional hospital based study” on 17/08/2022 at National Conference on Reproductive health and diseases.
Presented a paper, “Generalised anxiety and depression during COVID-19 pandemic among post-metric science students at Baramulla” on 07/09/2022 at International Conference on Society, Culture and Social change: Kashmir and beyond
Presented a poster, “Epidemiological profile of animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in district Srinagar, Kashmir” at IPHACON KGMU Luckhnow in February 2018

3. Dr Rabia Ahmad

MBBS, MD
Assistant professor
rabiashah1043@gmail.com
70061 79665

Research publications :

Rabia Ahmad Shah, et al; (2021): A Crosssecional Study on Infant and Young Child Feeding Pract ices of under five Children in Block Hajin of Kashmir Valley. Int Aca. Res. J Int. Med. Pub. Hlth. 2(2), 70-75
Ain SN, Ahmad R, Qulsum Gilani MA. Potential vaccine hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccines in Kashmiri population. J Edu Health Promot 2021;10:436.
Ahmad R, Farooq U, Ali D, Shah AQ. Alternative care takers for children of health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Kashmir valley: a cross sectional study. Int J Community Med Public Health 2023;10:635-8.
Shazia Yousuf ,Rabia Ahmad , Muzamil Nazir A STUDY OF PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS IN INFERTILE PATIENTS IN KASHMIR VALLEY OF DISTRICT BARAMULLA. Volume - 13 | Issue - 01 | January - 2023 | PRINT ISSN No. 2249 - 555X | DOI : 10.36106/ijar
Shazia Yousuf ,Rabia Ahmad , Muzamil Nazir A STUDY OF MENSTRUAL DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL BARAMULLA JAMMU AND KASHMIR Volume - 13 | Issue - 02 | February - 2023 | PRINT ISSN No. 2249 - 555X | DOI : 10.36106/ijar

Book:

Non communicable disease in Adults .
Life time membership in Indian Association for adolescent health .

4. Dr Zahid Ul Hassan

Designation: Senior Resident

Date of Joining: 02/04/2025

Email: drzahidzargar@gmail.com

Contact no: 9419225029

Qualifications: MBBS, MD

Registration No: 7741

Research Publications:

Assessment of self-care practices and role of diabetes distress among adult diabetic patients on follow-up: a cross-sectional study from North West India
A cross-sectional study to determine factors causing stress among medical undergraduates at Government Medical College, Jammu, India using Medical Students Stress Questionnaire (MSSQ).
Assessment of Quality of Life among patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A cross-sectional study in rural area of Jammu district, J&K.

Membership Organisation:

Lifetime member of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM)

5. Dr Mohammad Muttahir Uddin

Designation:Senior Resident

Date of Joining: 31/05/2025

Email:muttahiruddin@gmail.com

Contact no:60067 00137

Qualifications:MBBS, MD

Registration No: 6170

Research Publications:

Presented a paper in IAPSMCON2025 titled, “Person-Centered Maternity Care (PCMC) In The Health Facilities Across Kashmir – A Cross-Sectional Study”
Mohammad Muttahir Uddin, et al. “Assessment of Community Health and Access to Healthcare Services at the “New Theed” Subcenter, a Semi-urban health facility in the Srinagar District- A Cross-sectional study”. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) Volume 7, Issue 6 , Page No: 279-287 November-December 2024 Available online at: www.ijmscr.com
Ahmad M, Muttahir Uddin M, Ahad Wani A, et al. (June 23, 2023) Trend of SARS-CoV-2-Specific IgG Antibody Titers Among COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients: A Nine-Months Follow-Up. Cureus 15(6): e40860. doi:10.7759/cureus.40860
Mohammad Afzal-ud-Din, Mohammad Muttahir uddin, et al. A Study Of Series Of Patients Of Parastomal Hernia In A Tertiary Care Centre In Asia. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) Volume 5, Issue 3, Page No: 90-94 May-June 2022 www.ijmscr.com
Mohammad Afzal-ud-Din, Mohammad Muttahir uddin, et al. A Study Of Series Of Patients Of Gall Bladder Polyp In A Tertiary Care Centre In Asia. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR) Volume 5, Issue 1, Page No: 1242-1246 January-February 2022 www.ijmscr.com

6. Dr. Gosia Bashir

Senior resident
Date of joining: 02/04/2025
Mobile No. 7889435483
Email id : gosiabashir77@gmail.com
Qualifications :-MBBS GMC SRINAGAR (September 2013 to july 2019)
M.D Community Medicine Skims Soura (11/03/2022to 10/03/2025)
Registration no. : 16798

7. Dr. Tasleem Arif

Senior resident
Date of joining: 02/04/2025
Mobile No.+ 919419048865
Email:drtasarif@gmail.Com
Qualifications :-MBBS,MD
Registration no : 7721

Paper /Poster Presentation:

Presentation at CARCON 2024 TITLED:

“Overweight, obesity and its associated risk factors among medical college undergraduate students in GMC Jammu:A cross-sectional study ” at a National Conference at CARCON 2024 at GMC Jammu in 2024 on 28-29 september

8. Dr. Ashraf Aadil.

Junior Resident
Date of joining: 05-03-2025
Mobile No. 9103752607
Qualifications :-MBBS (2017-2023)GMC Jammu
Registration no. : 19467

LIST OF RESIDENT DOCTORS:

Sno	Name	Designation	Phone No.
01	Dr Zahid Ul Hassan	Senior Resident	9419225029
02	Dr Mohammad Muttahir Uddin	Senior Resident	6006700137
03	Dr. Gosia Bashir	Senior Resident	7889435483
04	Dr. Tasleem Arif	Senior Resident	+919419048865
05	Dr. Ashraf Aadil.	Junior Resident	9103752607
06	Mir Burhanul Haq	Junior Resident	70061 30148

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY MEDICINE GMC HANDWARA

Mission:

To create social physicians capable of providing holistic primary health care .

To train undergraduate and postgraduate students in conducting socially relevant community based research.

Vision:

To excel in community oriented medical education along with preventive, promotive and curative community care and research.

Objectives:

To provide quality community oriented medical education to the undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.

To create social physicians capable of providing comprehensive care.

To provide preventive, promotive and curative services to the community through community outreach centers and outreach activities.

To conduct socially relevant field-based research.

To facilitate the implementation of National Health Programmes.

Competencies:

Community oriented undergraduate teaching.

Comprehensive postgraduate teaching and training.

Fostering research, field projects and collaborations.

Primary health care in the field practice areas.

Implementation of national health programmes.

Faculty and Residents:

1. Dr Sufoora Bilquees.

Professor

600512603

Publications:

A study of risk factor prevalence in viral hepatitis during pregnancy in a tertiary care hospital of Srignar. JK public health periodical 2010 nov;1(1) 19-20

Study of sociodemographic determinants on acceptance of family planning methods among women in reproductive age group. JK public health parodical 2010 nov;1 (1): 26-9.

Presentation and categorization of bite wounds in anti rabies clinic of a tertiary care hospital. JK public health periodical 2010 nov;1(1) :30-2 .

Cancer profile of Kashmir-a hospital based study. JK public health periodical 2010;1(1): 56-63 .

A study on prevalence of RTI/STI and their treatment seeking behavior among the women of reproductive age group in district Budgam. JK public health parodical 2010 nov;1(1):64-7 .

Viral hepatitis during pregnancy : a study of its socio –clinical profile in a tertiary care hospital . iosr journal of dental and medical sciences 2012 nov- dec;3(2): 18-22.

Study on epidemiological determinants of refractive errors among Kashmiri schools going children. Indian journal for the practicing doctor 2012 jan-feb;7(1): 40-5

Prevalence of goiter in school children aged 6 – 12 years in district Budgam( Kashmir valley ). jk practitioner 2006;13(3): 166- 8.

Coverage evaluation survey of immunization Programme in hilly and plain areas of government medical college, Srinagar . JK practitioner 2004;11(2):149-58.

Research perspective among undergraduate students – a study at government medical college Srinagar . journal of advanced research in service management.

Client’s satisfaction among patients admitted at associated hospital of government medical college Srinagar. Journal of advanced research in service management.

Prevalence of chronic bronchitis in selected districts of Kashmir valley. Journal of advanced research in medicine.

2. Dr. Syed Najmul Ain

Assistant Professor

Date of joining: 30/09/2023

najmasyed123@gmail.com

7006234776

Qualifications

MBBS GMC Srinagar [August 2009-November 2014]

M.D. Community Medicine GMC Srinagar [01/06/2016- 31/05/2019]

Working experience

Senior resident at the department of Community Medicine, GMC Baramulla from 18/11/2019 to 15/03/2021

Senior resident at the department of Community Medicine SKIMS Soura from 16/03/2021 to 30/08/2022

Assistant Professor Community Medicine GMC Baramulla from 30/09/2022 to 29/09/2023

Membership Organizations

Life time membership of Indian Public Health Association

Life time membership of Indian Public Health Association

Assistant Professor Community Medicine GMC Baramulla from 30/09/2022 to 29/09/2023

Research Experience/ Publications

Ain SN, Khan ZA, Gilani MA. Revised Kuppuswamy scale for 2021 based on new consumer price index and use of conversion factors. Indian J Public Health 2021;65:418-21.

Ain SN, Gilani SN. Existential anxiety amid COVID-19 pandemic in Kashmir: A cross-sectional study. J Edu Health Promot 2020

Ain SN, Bashir K, Kausar Z. The Experiences Of Healthcare Professionals during Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Kashmir Valley: A Qualitative Study. Ann Community Health 2021;9(3):1-6

Ain SN, Khan SMS, Azhar M, Haq I, Bashir K. Epidemiological profile of animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in district Srinagar, Kashmir. 2018;6(3):599–603.

Ain SN. Knowledge about animal bite among animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in Srinagar, Kashmir. 2018;6(4):706–10.

Ain, S.N., Qulsum, R., & Rizwan, A. (2023). Breastfeeding practices among mothers attending a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 10(2), 619–623. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230034

Fazili A, Ain SN, Shah RJ, Raja FN, Farhat D, Nazir I. Incidence of breakthrough infections after COVID‑19 vaccination Among the COVID‑19 vaccine recipients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Srinagar. Indian J Public Health 2023;67:305-8.

Javaid DS, Ain SN, Nabi DS. Relationship of birth weight with maternal parameters : A hospital based cross-sectional study. IJSR. 2020;9(5).

Wani I, Ain SN, Chalkoo JA.Comparative study of ultrasonographic, hysteroscopic And histopathological findings in patients with Abnormal uterine bleeding. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2023;12:639-45.

Nabi S, Ain SN, Javaid S, Gull S. Attitude of pregnant women towards institutional Delivery: a study in Khaag block-a tribal area of the Kashmir valley. Int J Res Med Sci 2021;9:173-6.

Javaid S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Nabi S, Qurieshi M. Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;06(07):793–7.

Nabi S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Javaid S, Haq I. Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;(July):798–801.

Gilani MA, Parveen S, Ain SN, Bhat ZA, Salmani UG, Fazili RJ. Post-operative Pulmonary Complications in Elderly Patients Undergoing Elective Open Upper Abdominal Surgery Under General Anaesthesia Authors. 2018;6(11):282–6.

Gilani SNA, Khan AA, Ain SN, Rehman S. Effect of Emotional Intelligence on the Severity of Symptoms in Patients with Depression. Ann Community Health 2021;9(3):1-4.

Zahoor N, Bashir K, Kausar Z, Ain SN. Barriers in health seeking behaviour among Tribal pregnant women in a hilly tribal area of Kashmir: a qualitative study. Int J Res Med Sci 2020;8:3950-4.

Paper/poster presentations:

Presented a paper, “Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based study” at a national conference “Science in Development” at SP college in 2018 on 03/12/2018

Presented a paper, “Comparison of maternal and foetal outcomes in pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnant females at a tertiary care hospital in Srinagar” at IAPSMCON 2021 on 21/03/2021

Presented a paper, “Prevalence of comorbidities among postmenopausal women in Block Hazratbal, district Srinagar, Kashmir” at NZIAPSM conference on 29/08/2021

Presented a paper, “Quality of life and factors affecting quality of life of postmenopausal women in an urban Block of district Srinagar, Kashmir” at EFICON 2021 on 29/10/2021 and secured second position.

Presented a paper, “Prevalence of pregnancy induced hypertension and associated factors in Kashmiri women: A cross-sectional hospital based study” on 17/08/2022 at National Conference on Reproductive health and diseases.

Presented a paper, “Generalised anxiety and depression during COVID-19 pandemic among post-metric science students at Baramulla” on 07/09/2022 at International Conference on Society, Culture and Social change: Kashmir and beyond

Presented a poster, “Epidemiological profile of animal bite victims attending an anti- rabies clinic in district Srinagar, Kashmir” at IPHACON KGMU Luckhnow in February 2018

3. Dr Rabia Ahmad

MBBS, MD

Assistant professor

rabiashah1043@gmail.com

70061 79665

Javaid DS, Ain SN, Nabi DS. Relationship of birth weight with maternal parameters : A hospital based cross-sectional study. IJSR. 2020;9(5).

Javaid S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Nabi S, Qurieshi M. Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;06(07):793–7.

Nabi S, Ain SN, Khan SMS, Javaid S, Haq I. Factors Affecting Knowledge Regarding Hypertension among Hypertensive Patients : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based Study. 2018;(July):798–801.

Presented a paper, “Effect of Breastfeeding on Illness in Children : A Cross-Sectional Hospital Based study” at a national conference “Science in Development” at SP college in 2018 on 03/12/2018

Qualifications :-MBBS GMC SRINAGAR (September 2013 to july 2019)
M.D Community Medicine Skims Soura (11/03/2022to 10/03/2025)

Paper /Poster Presentation:

Presentation at CARCON 2024 TITLED: