| 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
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Student and adolescent mental health
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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
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Quality of Life Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Assam, India: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Program Evaluation of the Family Adoption Program for Medical Graduates in India: A SWOC and Stakeholder Analysis in a Medical College in Assam
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A Comparative Study of NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 on Nutritional Indicators in Assam
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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
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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
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Paper Presentation: Awarded 3rd prize at ACCLMPCON 2025 (across lab and non-lab participants)
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Poster Presentation: Awarded 2nd prize at the state chapter for ACCLMPCON 2025
Research Experience
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Conducted hospital-based cross-sectional studies
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Designed and validated research questionnaires
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Performed data analysis and manuscript preparation