Some more studies are being published today. There are reports on Obstetric complications and immunisation coverage of children.
1. Title Of The Study:
The Prevalence of Diseases Complicating Pregnancy.

Name Of Authors: Priya Jose
Kiran Gopal
Jinu.T.Eldho


Institution: M.O.S.C. MEDICAL COLLEGE,KOLENCHERY
Background: Obsterics is largely preventable medicine.The aim is to Provide good health and a healthy baby.Diseases Complicating Pregnancy like Anaemia, Hypertension,Diabetes Mellitus have become one of the major causes of maternal mortality. So the early diagnosis decreases the risk and prevents much of the maternal and fetal sickness and death.
Objectives: To study the Prevalence of Diseases Complicating Pregnancy among all Pregnant ladies of Age groupn15-35 years who are coming for Antenatal check up in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of MOSC Medical College Hospital, Kolenchery during the time period of September 17- October 17 2007 by conducting a Cross sectional Study
Materials and Methods: Study Design: Cross Sectional study

Sample Size: All Pregnant ladies who are coming for
Antenatal check up in Dept of OBG of
MOSC MCH,Kolenchery during the
timeperiod of September 17 – October 17
2007.

Data Collection: Personal Interview Method with a Semi.
structured pre tested pre-reviewed
Questionnaire

Results: The most common diseases complicating pregnancy is anaemia(34%). It occurs mainly in the age group of 15 – 25 years and in those who belonging to Low Socio economic Status.It is mainly in First trimester and its occurrence is more in Primi.next comes Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Tract Infection,Hypertension respectively.

Conclusion: With the advancement of medical facilities and Health education, Diseases complicating pregnancy has come down to a great extend, thus reducing the maternal morbidity and mortality of both mother and infant. Regular Antenatal Check up ensures more chance of diagnosing those diseases, thus we foresee the complications and reduces the maternal mortality.

2. The Study:

The immunization status of children Under five years Age.
Name Of Authors: Nikhilesh Menon.R
Jaya.G.
Institution: M.O.S.C. MEDICAL COLLEGE,KOLENCHERY

Background: Vaccines — which protect against disease by inducing immunity — are widely and routinely administered around the world.Immunization is a proven tool for controlling and even eradicating disease.The various diseases like :Polio,diphtheria,measles,tetanus,Rubella, Pertussis,Mumps,Meningoacoccal meningitis H.influenza,Meningitis,Chicken Pox,S.pneumoniae pneumonia,Hepatitis B. can be easily prevented by immunizing at the correct age. The National scenario of the Immunisation status is far from satisfactory..
Objectives: To study the immunization status of children below five years, find out the potential socio-cultural,economic and religious influences on vaccine uptake in the project field area and to study the awareness regarding the Universal Immunisation Schedule.

Materials and Methods: Study Design: Cross Sectional study

Sample Size: 100

Data Collection: Interview Method with a Semi structured pretested peer-reviewed Questionnaire.

Results: Immunistion Status was 93%. These 93% were also aware about the Universal Immunisation Schedule. Among the unimmunised 28% had socio-religious Inhibitions against vaccination.

Conclusion: The Immunisation Status in The field Area of M.O.S.C. Medical College (Puthrukka Panchayath Wards ix and x) is 93% (For The Vaccines Included in the National Immunisation Schedule) which is Satisfactory.