Dr. Ranjan Kumar Prusty
Academic Background
- PhD. IIPS, Mumbai (Population Studies, 2016)
- UGC-NET (JRF) (Population Studies, 2009)
- UGC-NET (Geography, 2014)
- MPS, IIPS, Mumbai (Population Studies, 2009)
- MA. DSE, University of Delhi (Human Geography, 2008)
- BA. (Hons), Utkal University (Geography, 2006)
Professional Experience
| Position |
Institution |
Year |
| Scientist B (Social Sciences) |
Dept. of Biostatistics, ICMR-NIRRH, Mumbai |
February 2019- till date |
| Associate (Adjunct Faculty) |
John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA |
2018-19 |
| Assistant Professor |
IIHMR University, Jaipur |
2015-19 |
| State Monitoring & Evaluation Manager |
Palladium (UK based Multinational Consulting Firm) |
2014-15 |
| Research Officer (DLHS-3) |
IIPS, Mumbai |
2009-10 |
Research Interests
- Demography and Population Studies
- Family Planning, Reproductive and Child Health
- Socio-Economic Status
- Quantitative research
- Social Exclusion & Tribal Health
Awards & Achievements
- 2018: Awarded “Young Social Scientist” on 1st Bharat Eminence Award by C. Ray Educational Trust, West Bengal for academic contribution in the field of Demography and Social Sciences.
- 2011-2016: Travel awards to present research papers in USA, Indonesia, UAE, Thailand, Tanzania, Vietnam and South Korea.
- 2010-2014: UGC-JRF/SRF for pursuing PhD degree in Population Studies.
- 2008-09: Government of India fellowship for pursuing Masters of Population Studies.
- 2003-06: National Scholarship for pursuing Bachelor of Arts in 2003-2006.
Publications
- Prusty R.K., Choithani C. Gupta S.D. (2018). ‘Predictors of Hysterectomy among women 15-49 years in India’. BMC Reproductive Health (Springer Nature, Peer-reviewed, Indexed and IF 2.21), 15:3. ISSN 1742-4755. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-017-0445-8
- Prusty R.K., Amit B, Hanimi R, Ranjan K P. (2018) Trends in Contraceptive Use and Method Mix from Equity Perspective in the Past Two Decades: Evidence from Two East Indian States. Glob J Reprod Med. 2018; 4(1): 555626. DOI:19080/GJORM.2018.04.555626
- Prusty R.K., Unisa S. (2017). ‘Effect of social support networks on maternal knowledge of child health in rural Odisha, India. Journal of Health and Social Sciences (Peer-reviewed, Indexed), 2(1), PP 99-116. ISSN 2499-2240. https://doi.org/10.19204/2017/ffcr8
- Prusty R.K., Unisa S. (2016). ‘Modern and traditional care practices to childhood Morbidities in rural Odisha, India: A Case study of Rural Jajapur District’. International Research Journal of Social Sciences (Peer-reviewed, Indexed), 5 (10), PP 1-6. ISSN 2319-3565.
- Pradhan, M. R. Gouda, J., & Prusty, R. K., (2016). Contraceptive Behaviour and its Determinants among Scheduled Tribes in India: A Regional Analysis. Social Science Spectrum (Peer-reviewed, Indexed), 2(2), 119-130. ISSN 2454-2806.
- Prusty R. K., Keshri K (2015). ‘Differentials in Child Nutrition and Immunization among Migrants and Non-Migrants in Urban India’. Jr. Migration, Health and Social Care (Emerald, Peer-reviewed, Indexed), 11(3). PP 194-205. ISSN: 1747-9894
- Prusty, R. K., Somethea B., Kumar P. & Pradhan, M. R. (2015). Factors associated with utilization of antenatal care services in Cambodia. Journal of Public Health (Springer), 23 (5), PP 297-310. ISSN 1613-2238
- Prusty, R. K., Gouda, J., & Pradhan, M. R. (2015) Inequality in the Utilization of Maternal Healthcare Services in Odisha, India. International Journal of Population Research. 2015. ISSN2090-4029
- Prusty R. K. (2014). Use of Contraceptives and Unmet need for Family planning among tribal women in India and selected hilly states. Journal of Health Population and Nutrition (Peer-reviewed, Indexed, IF 1.187), 32 (2), 342-355. ISSN 1606-0997
- Prusty R. K., Kumar A (2014). ‘Socioeconomic Dynamics of Gender Disparity in Childhood Immunization in India, 1992-2006’. PLOS ONE (Peer-reviewed, Indexed, IF 2.81), 9(8): e104598. ISSN: 1932-6203
- Gouda J., Prusty, R. K. (2014). Overweight and Obesity among Women by Economic Stratum in Urban India. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (BMC, Peer-reviewed, Indexed, IF 1.187), 32(1), 79-88. ISSN 1606-0997
- Gogoi, M., Unisa, S., & Prusty, R. K. (2014). Utilization of maternal health care services and reproductive health complications in Assam, India. Journal of Public Health (Springer), 22 (4), 351-359. ISSN 1613-2238
- Prusty R.K., Unisa S. (2013). Reproductive Tract Infections and Treatment seeking behavior among Married adolescents Women 15-19 years in India. International Journal of MCH and AIDS. 2(1), pp 1-8. ISSN 2161-8674
- Gogoi M., Prusty R.K. (2013). Maternal anemia, pregnancy complications and birth outcome: Evidences from North-East India. Journal of North East India Studies. 3(1), pp 74-85. ISSN 2277-6869
- Prusty R.K., Kumar A., Gogoi M. (2011). Pattern of self-perceived health, immobility, and hospitalization among elderly in India. Middle East Journal of Age and Ageing. 8(6), pp 8-17. ISSN 1449-8677
Articles, Editorials and other publications not peer reviewed
- Gouda J., Prusty, R. K., Upadhyay M., Prashad L. (2014). Prevalence of premarital sex among unmarried men and its consequences in India: Implication of social work interventions. Journal of Social Work Education, Researsh and Action, 1 (1), 342-355. ISSN 1606-0997
- Prusty, R.K., Gouda, J. and Das, S. (2014). Nutritional Status of Preschool Children in Selected Indian Cities: A Study of Slum and Non‐Slum Differentials. Journal of Development Management and Communication 1 (3), pp 298-306 ISSN 2348-7739
- Prusty, R.K. (2013). Knowledge and treatment seeking behavior of reproductive tract infections are poor among women in India. Indian Journal of Youth Affairs 35 (2) ISSN: 0970-4337
Chapters
- Prusty R.K., Gouda J. (2014). Sex differential in overweight and obesity in Urban India. In Health Gender and Development (ed.), Das L.N., New Delhi: Regal Publications. ISBN 9788184844238
