International Journal of Health Systems and Implementation Research

Volume 10, Issue 1 of the International Journal of Health Systems and Implementation Research (IJHSIR) presents a broad spectrum of scholarly contributions spanning public health policy, health systems strengthening, primary care, nutrition, adolescent health and chronic disease management. Through an editorial, viewpoints, reviews, and original research, this issue showcases evidence that informs policy, strengthens implementation strategies, and addresses emerging public health priorities in India and beyond.

The editorial on India’s First Nationwide HPV Immunization Campaign: Accelerating Progress toward Cervical Cancer Elimination outlines the public health rationale for India's nationwide HPV vaccination campaign and emphasizes that widespread vaccination, coupled with strengthened screening and treatment services, is essential for achieving cervical cancer elimination.

The viewpoint Swipe, Scroll, Connect: Social Media's Impact on Adolescent Sexual Health and Behaviour examines how social media shapes adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviours through digital exposure, peer influence, and online interactions. It highlights the need for digital literacy, comprehensive sexuality education, and supportive family and school environments to promote healthy online behaviour.

The viewpoint The Cultural Logic of Care: An Anthropological Synthesis of Gender Socialization, Symbolic Realities, and the Informal Caregiving Landscape explores caregiving through an anthropological perspective, demonstrating how gender roles, cultural values, and symbolic meanings influence caregiving experiences. It advocates for culturally responsive health policies that recognize and support informal caregivers.

The review Non-Invasive Assessment of Skin Carotenoid Biomarkers in Children Using the Veggie Meter®: Implications for Public Health Nutrition evaluates the Veggie Meter® as an objective, rapid, and non-invasive method for assessing fruit and vegetable intake in children. The review discusses its potential to strengthen nutritional surveillance and evaluate community-based nutrition interventions.

A narrative review, Supplementary Nutrition in India through the Anganwadi Lens: A Narrative Review of Policy Evolution, Community-Centric Adaptation, and a Differentiated Roadmap traces the evolution of India's Supplementary Nutrition Programme and examines how community-centred approaches can improve nutritional outcomes. It proposes greater integration of locally available foods, context-specific implementation, and strengthened Anganwadi services to enhance programme effectiveness.

A focused narrative review on Capacity Building for Family Medicine in India to Strengthen Comprehensive Primary Care and District Health Systems discusses the growing importance of Family Medicine in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare and strengthening district health systems. It proposes reforms in medical education, workforce development, and policy implementation to expand the Family Medicine workforce in India.

The original research article Prevalence of Diabetic Macro and Microvascular Complications among Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy assesses the burden of systemic vascular complications among patients with diabetic retinopathy attending a tertiary care centre. The findings reinforce diabetic retinopathy as an important marker of systemic vascular disease and support comprehensive screening for associated complications.

The Case report entitled Epidemiological Insights and Vaccine Utilization Patterns: A Retrospective Record Review of Yellow Fever Vaccination in Eastern India (2016–2022) analyses the demographic profile of vaccine recipients and trends in yellow fever vaccine utilization at a designated vaccination centre. The study demonstrates improved vaccine utilization and reduced wastage over time, providing valuable evidence for optimizing vaccine logistics and immunization services.