Beena Elizabeth Thomas
VIDWAN ID: 87705

Dr Beena Elizabeth Thomas

Female Doctor of Philosophy
Scientist C | Department of Social and Behavioral Research
ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
Tamil Nadu
Expertise: Health Care Sciences and Services
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11 Projects
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20 Years Total Experience
Publications
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Community & Membership

Technical expert committee on TB in Women including Gender issues
Member
Jan 2018
Technical Resource Group(TRG) for MSM- NACO
Member
Jan 2017
DR TB Counseling Committee, CTD
Member
Jan 2017
Project review committee on sexual and reproductive health of persons with disability
Member
Jan 2012
Scientific Working Group (SWG) WHO-TDR for research capacity strengthening and knowledge m
MEMBER
Jan 2016
International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
MEMBER
Jan 2015
Journal of Health Sciences
Editorial Board Member
Jan 2014
National Advisory Committee on Advocacy Communication Social Mobilization
MEMBER
Jan 2014
University of Madras - Social work
Member of the Board of studies
Jan 2014
AIDS Care and AIDS & Behavior (International Journals)
Reviewer
Jan 2011

Personal Details

Doctor of Philosophy
2005
NMEICT (MHRD, GoI)
Master of Social Work
1979
NMEICT (MHRD, GoI)
Bachelor of Arts
1977
NMEICT (MHRD, GoI)
Scientist C
Mar 2016 – Present
ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis | Department of Social and Behavioral Research
Scientist
Jun 2007 – Mar 2016
ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis | Department of Social and Behavioral Research
Social Worker
Feb 2006 – Oct 2006
ICMR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, CHENNAI
Medical and Health Sciences
Health Care Sciences and Services

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Scholarly Work

Evaluating 99 DOTS Novel Strategy for monitoring adherence of TB medication & Evaluating the acceptability and accuracy of the medication event reminder monitor (MERM) for monitoring medication adherence in MDR TB patients
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Strengthening implementation and operational research under the Revised National TB control programme in India
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Principal Investigator
Targeted Intervention to Expand and Strengthen TB Control in the Tribal Population in Gujarat State under the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme, India
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Principal Investigator
Investigating pretreatment loss to follow-up of smear-positive tuberculosis patients in the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP) in Chennai city and Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
Estimate the burden of TB among the tribal population and develop an innovative health system model to strengthen TB control in the tribal areas
Other
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Principal Investigator
Fostering resilience to psychosocial and HIV risk in Indian Men who sex with Men
Other
Role: Principal Investigator
Community driven health committee –It’s Feasibility and effectiveness in addressing gender issues in public health with special reference to TB
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Co-Principal Investigator
C-TRIUMPH: Cohort for TB Research by the Indo-US Medical Partnership
Other
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
An Experimental study to enhance Treatment Adherence in Tuberculosis Patients who consume alcohol
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
HIV Prevention through Mobile Phone Technology among Male Sex Workers (MLSW) in India
Completed
Role: Principal Investigator
A community based approach in designing a model TB sensitization programme for Self Help Groups (SHGs) -A study from Tamilnadu, Thiruvallur district
Completed
Agency: Indian Council of Medical Research Role: Principal Investigator
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Scholarly Publications

The Association of Collective Self-Esteem to Individual Self-Esteem, Depression, and Sexual Health of Indian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Longitudinal Analysis

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Journal Article
Authors: Bharat Bharat; Spencer C. Evans; Marc Puccinelli; Beena E. Thomas; Vivek R. Anand; Conall O’Cleirigh; Kenneth H. Mayer; C. Andres Bedoya; Katie B. Biello; Matthew J. Mimiaga; Steven A. Safren