| Gauhati Medical College Guwahati | INDIA

Dr. Ashfia Habib is currently pursuing an MD in Community Medicine at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (2023–2026). She has developed a strong foundation in epidemiology and biostatistics and has focused her research on region-specific public health challenges in Assam. Her work bridges clinical, psychosocial, and health system factors, aiming to translate evidence into practical preventive and quality-improvement interventions.

Research Interests

Her research over the past three years has focused on:

  • Maternal and neonatal health

  • Student and adolescent mental health

  • Lifestyle-related non-communicable disease risk factors

She employs both traditional and advanced analytical approaches to understand complex public health issues and improve health outcomes in her community.

Publications

  1. Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Assam, India: A Mixed-Methods Study

  2. Program Evaluation of the Family Adoption Program for Medical Graduates in India: A SWOC and Stakeholder Analysis in a Medical College in Assam

  3. A Comparative Study of NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 on Nutritional Indicators in Assam

  4. Knowledge and Attitudes About HIV/AIDS Among Adolescent Students in 15–19 Years Age Group Based on the Adolescent Education Programme: A Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in Kamrup (Metro), Assam

  5. A Comparative Study of NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 on Quality of Family Planning Services and Unmet Need for Family Planning Indicators in Assam

Scientific Presentations & Awards

  • Paper Presentation: Awarded 3rd prize at ACCLMPCON 2025 (across lab and non-lab participants)

  • Poster Presentation: Awarded 2nd prize at the state chapter for ACCLMPCON 2025

Research Experience

  • Conducted hospital-based cross-sectional studies

  • Designed and validated research questionnaires

  • Performed data analysis and manuscript preparation

Eligibility for Young Researcher Award

Based on her impactful research contributions, scientific publications, and recognized presentations, Dr. Ashfia Habib is eligible for the Young Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels.