Kashmira Jilani

Dr. Kashmira Jilani has built a distinguished career in Community Medicine, focusing on public health, preventive medicine, and health education. She has been actively involved in medical education, epidemiological research, and rural health programs. As a faculty member at the Department of Community Medicine, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi, she plays a pivotal role in training medical students, conducting field studies, and leading healthcare awareness programs. She has also been instrumental in designing community health interventions, especially in improving maternal and child healthcare, hygiene awareness, and disease prevention strategies.

Dr. Jilani has a keen interest in public health research, particularly in adolescent health, menstrual hygiene, and the impact of sanitation on school attendance among female students. Her research work has contributed to raising awareness about menstrual hygiene management in rural communities and the need for improved facilities in schools. In 2020, she co-authored a cross-sectional study on menstrual hygiene management among rural adolescents in Ranchi, which highlighted the challenges faced by young girls due to inadequate hygiene education and access to proper sanitation. Another key study she co-authored focused on school absenteeism among adolescent girls during menstruation and how the lack of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities directly impacts their education. Her research continues to contribute to policy discussions and health initiatives in rural Jharkhand.

Dr. Jilani’s contributions to public health and community medicine have earned her several recognitions. While specific award details are not publicly available, her research work on menstrual hygiene management has been widely cited and appreciated in the field of community medicine. She has been invited to present her findings at national and international public health conferences, advocating for better reproductive health education and hygiene infrastructure in schools.

Dr. Kashmira Jilani has contributed to several scientific journals and research publications, sharing her insights into public health challenges in rural India. Some of her notable works include:

• "Menstrual Hygiene Management Among the Rural Adolescents of Ranchi, Jharkhand – A Cross-Sectional Study" – International Journal of Scientific Research, February 2020. This study examines the state of menstrual hygiene management among rural adolescent girls and emphasizes the need for improved education and resource allocation.
• "A Cross-Sectional Study on School Absenteeism Among Female Adolescents During Menstruation in Rural Jharkhand" – International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, May 2020. This paper investigates how insufficient WASH facilities in schools lead to increased absenteeism among female students and suggests policy-level interventions to improve attendance and hygiene conditions.