Ms. Smita M. V.

Resource Person at various seminars/conferences:-

1. Speaker on ‘Networking for education and publication at a CNE at KIT college, Odisha on 24/06/25.
2. Speaker at a webinar on ‘Innovative teaching methods & strategies’ at a webinar at Govt college Odisha on 04/03/25.
3. Speaker at a National conference at Govt college Chattisgadh on management of PPH on 17/1/25.
4. Resource person on ‘framing qualitative problem statement’ at 1st National conference on Qualitative Research conducted by NTAI Delhi NCR in collaboration with CIMS&R, Dehradun on 27/05/2024.
5. Evaluator of scientific paper on “Embedding Innovative Nursing Education For Sustainable Development”  held on 27th july 2024 at KIIT College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
6. Chaired a scientific session on “Variants in RCT” at SOM College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 29/02/2024.
7. Resource person at webinar on prevalence and management of breast cancer at SGRRU College of Nursing, UK, on 28-10-2023
8. Resource person at AIIMS College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar on career guidance- Career      opportunities for nurses abroad on 2-02-2018
9. Chaired a session on ‘Obstetric emergencies and its management’ at 5^th Society of Midwives of India (SOMI) State Level Conference-Odisha Chapter “Midwives for Better Perspectives” on 12^th Dec 2018, Organized by College of Nursing AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.
10. Resource person at Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, Odisha on Current issues in midwifery education and practice on 7-8-2019
11. Resource person for the session on Mother and child as a client in perioperative nursing on 27^th Feb 2020 during International conference on preoperative nursing ICPN 2020 at AIIMS Jodhpur from 25^th to 27^th Feb 2020
12. Panelist for the discussion on “competency-based nursing education: developing perioperative competencies” held on 27^th Feb 2020.
13. Judge for the scientific paper presentation at ICPN 2020 on 26^th February 2020 at AIIMS Jodhpur.
14. Resource person at Resource person at AIIMS College of Nursing, Bhubaneswar on Coping with COVID-19 on 6/7/2020
15. Resource person at Govt College of Nursing, Barampur on Challenges of Breast feeding on 7/8/2020
16. Resource person at Govt. medical college of Nursing, Thivananthapuram on Comprehensive Evaluation of Clinical Learning through OSCE on 25/09/2020
17. Resource person at Sri Sankaracharya University of Sanskit, Payanur on Reproductive Health and family life education on 19/11/2020
18. Resource person at St Joseph College of Nursing, Dharmagiri on Nursing management of GDM education on 02/12/2020
19. Resource person in an international webinar at Bula Hora University, Ethiopia on Barriers & solutions Respectful maternity care life education on 15/12/2020
20. Speaker at Government College of Nursing, Barampur  on “Innovations in nursing education and research” on 15/2/2021
21. Resource person at Laxmi Memorial College in a webinar on “Optimizing maternal care during COVID 19 Pandemic on 5/3/2021.
22. Resource person at Care College of Nursing, Haridwar, in a webinar on “COVID 19 and Antenatal care on 07/02/2022.
23. Evaluator for poster presentation at AII MS Bhopal College of Nursing, in a webinar on “SOMI state chapter” on 08/3/2022.
24. Resource person at Government College of Nursing, Berhampur, “Obstetrical emergencies” on 12/03/2022.
25. Resource person at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on “Needle stick Injuries & Splash” on 5/04/2022.
26. Resource person in a webinar at AIIMS Jodhpur College of Nursing on “Antenatal care on 27/4/2022.
27. Resource person at Government College of Nursing, Berhampur, “Recent advances in family planning methods” on 19/08/2022.
28. Resource person at state level seminar on Intrauterine Fetal Monitoring at Laxmi Memorial     College of Nursing on 5-05-2012
29. Resource person at state level seminar on Quality Assurance in Nursing at City College of     Nursing on 13-3-2013
30. Chaired a panel discussion on Midwives changing lives at a state level conference at Laxmi     Memorial College of Nursing on 5-5-2013
31. Resource person at state level seminar on ‘Getting to Zero’ International AIDS day celebration     at Srinivas Institute of Nursing Sciences on 30-11-13
32. Resource person at state level seminar on PCOS at Srinivas Institute of Nursing Sciences on      27-4-13
33. Resource person at state level seminar on Legal aspects in nursing administration, Srinivas     Institute of Nursing Sciences on 6-6-15
34. Resource person at NITTE Institute of Nursing Sciences on International Midwives Day on      the theme- Women and Newborn Heart of Midwifery on 5-05-2016
35. Resource person at International Conference, Barathiya Vidyapeet College of Nursing, Pune      on the theme-Enrich, Empower and Embrace Nursing on 9-02-2017

1. Vijayan, Smitha Moonjelly; Digal, Malini; Misra, Sadrita; Pan, Riya; Renu, ; Gajbhiye, Rushali; Manna, Rikta. Awareness of Menopause and its Associated Factors among Men in Eastern India. Journal of Mid-life Health 16(2):p 157-165, Apr–Jun 2025. | DOI: 10.4103/jmh.jmh_32_25
2. Rath K, Smitha M (July 24, 2025) Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Management Among Primigravida Women: A Qualitative Study. Cureus 17(7): e88710. doi:10.7759/cureus.88710
3. Rath K, MV S (June 27, 2025) Association Between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Maternal Depression: A Narrative Review. Cureus 17(6)e86886. 7759/cureus.86886
4. Bhardwaj G, Smitha MV, Jelly P, Shine S, Cook JS, Panda S, Breastfeeding Challenges Experienced by Mothers Following Multiple Births—a Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis of Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Studies. Breast feeding Medicine. 2025 Jan; 2 doi: 10.1089/bfm.2024.0207
5. Bhardwaj G, Smitha MV. Breastfeeding Practices in the Twin Town of India – A Cross-Sectional Study. Twin Res Hum Genet. 2024 Aug;27(4-5):241-250. doi: 10.1017/thg.2024.31. Epub 2024 Oct 2. PMID: 39355965.
6. Bhardwaj G, Smitha MV. A Narrative Review of Strategies to Optimize Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Twins. Cureus. 2024 Oct 31;16(10):e72792. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72792. PMID: 39618612; PMCID: PMC11608124.
7. M V Smitha, Effectiveness of training on CAUTI on nurses’ knowledge, attitude, and practices, Journal of Education and health promotion. Accepted. In Press
8. Yangchen T, Smitha MV, Sethi P. Journal of Education and Health Promotion. In Press Effectiveness of scheduled early ambulation on maternal outcomes in post-cesarean in Odisha, Eastern India. Indian J Cont Nsg Edn 2023;24:184-9.

9. M V Smitha, P Indumathi, Saswati Parichha, Sandhya Kullu, Sanchari Roy, Sapana Gurjar, Sapna Meena, Compliance with Iron-Folic Acid supplementation, associated factors, and barriers among postpartum women in Eastern India, Human Nutrition & Metabolism.Volume 35, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hnm.2023.200237.
10. M V, Smitha, T, Priyadarshini; Kashyap, Sandhya; Sambharwal, Jyoti; Joy, Angel; Korothan, Ashitha; Sabarni, Premlata; and Banerjee, Sabarni (2023) “Effect of Breastfeeding Support Initiative on knowledge, Breast engorgement, and Newborn feeding behavior among post-cesarean mothers,” Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences: Vol. 9: Iss. 1.

DOI: Available at: https://impressions.manipal.edu/mjnhs/vol9/iss1/2

11. Mahalan N, Smitha MV. Effect of audio-visual therapy on pain and anxiety in labor: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X. 2023 Sep 16:100240.
12. Sharma S, Smitha MV, Balakrishnan D. Telephonic intervention to combat non-adherence to oral iron-folic acid supplementation in pregnancy: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X. 2023 Sep 9:100235.
13. Nabanita Chandra, Smitha M V, Functional status, social support, and anxiety among postnatal women of Eastern India, European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X, Volume 20,2023
14. Yadav P, Smitha MV, Jacob J, Begum J. Intrapartum respectful maternity care practices and its barriers in Eastern India. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 Dec;11(12):7657-7663. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1032_22. Epub 2023 Jan 17. PMID: 36994027; PMCID: PMC10041041.
15. Patel R, Smitha MV, Jena SK, Jacob J, John J. Do different positions during a non-stress test affect the maternofetal physiological parameters and comfort in pregnant women? J Educ Health Promot. 2022 Nov 26;11:386. doi: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_641_22. PMID: 36618471; PMCID: PMC9818695.
16. Vijayan SM, Kalaivani H, Mitra S, John J, Anila A, Damini, Boban L, Chowdhury P, Gayen S. Barriers to treatment regimen adherence in Indian women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. J Family Med Prim Care. 2022 Jul;11(7):3687-3692. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2360_21. Epub 2022 Jul 22. PMID: 36387674; PMCID: PMC9648309.
17. Stany D, Smitha MV, John J, Mohanty PK. Impact of a quality improvement program: Early initiation of breastfeeding after cesarean section in a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India. Med J Armed Forces India. 2023 May-Jun;79(3):309-315. doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2021.09.002. Epub 2021 Nov 10. PMID: 37193520; PMCID: PMC10182290.
18. Smitha, M. V., Das, M., Patwal, K., Parichita, P., Seervi, V., & Sharma, C. (2021). Knowledge, attitude, and practices on contraceptives in married women of Odisha. Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, 7, July 2021 (2). 1-7
19. Smitha MV, Priyadarshini, Secondary PPH- A case study. Nursing Digest, 2018 June ; 6(2) 52-55.
20. Smitha M V, Traditional beliefs and practices during the postpartum confinement Period: A qualitative study. Nursing Digest. April June-2017; Vol-5(2):42-49.
21. Smitha M V, Molly Babu. Nurse Directed intervention in the management of PGP. RGUHS Journal of Nursing. Dec 2016; Vol-6(2):14-20.
22. John T S, Smitha M V. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding Vaginitis among women. RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences. June 2016; vol-6(1):19-22.
23. George G T, Smitha M V. Effectiveness of structured teaching programme (STP) on knowledge regarding complications of late child bearing. Nursing Digest, Jan-Mar 2016, Vol-4(1):13-18.
24. Smitha M V. Knowledge, Attitude and practices of adolescents regarding sexuality and contraception. Nursing Digest. July-Sept 2015, Vol-2(2):81-85.
25. Smitha M V. Nurse Directed intervention in the management of PGP-International Journal of scientific research. Dec-2014; Vol-3(12):32-35.
26. Smitha M V. Struggling with pain and disability: A Qualitative Study of experiences of pregnant women with PGP. Paripex Indian Journal of Research. Nov 2014; Vol-3(11): 4-6.
27. Prem A, Smitha M V. Effectiveness of individual teaching on knowledge regarding partograph among staff nurses working in maternity wards of selected hospitals at Mangalore. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research, July, 2013; Vol- 4(7):1163-1166.

Concept Articles Published

1. Manju SS, Smitha MV, Emotional Labour : Implication for nursing Practice. RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciencees. 2018 June ; 8(1) 47-50
2. Smitha M V. Innovations in nursing: the global scenario. RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences. June 2017; Vol 7(1):40-44.
3. Smitha M V. Sciatica in pregnancy: Implications for Nursing. RGUHS Journal of Nursing June 2015; vol-5(1):51-53.
4. Smitha M V. Nursing Interventions in the management of PGP: Part-2. Nursing Digest. Apr-June 2014; Vol-2(1):58-63.
5. Smitha M V. Unethical practices in Journal Publication. RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences. June 2014; Vol 4(1):43-45.
6. Smitha M V. Nursing Interventions in the management of PGP: Part-1, Nursing Digest. Jan-March 2014; Vol-2 (1):24-30.
7. Smitha M V. Reflective Practice in Nursing. Nurses of India. February 2012; Vol-12(2): 4-10.
8. Smitha M V. Pelvic Girdle Pain in Pregnancy: A new concept in backache of pregnancy. Kerala Nurses Forum, July-Sept 2011; Vol-6(2):30-38.
9. Smitha M V. Bullying in Nursing. Kerala Nursing Forum. April June2011;Vol-6(2):33-37.
10. Smitha M V. Doctoral Programme in Nursing, Kerala Nurses Forum. Oct-Dec 2011; Vol-5(24):27-30.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:-

PROJECTS COMPLETED

1. Assessment of breastfeeding practices among working women
2. Association of maternal readiness for hospital discharge and quality of discharge teaching among mothers with LBW and preterm infants admitted in maternity units.
3. Barriers to adherence to the treatment regimen among diabetic patients.
4. Associates of body shaming and self-esteem among medical, nursing, and paramedical students.
5. Effect of audiovisual therapy on labor pain and anxiety among laboring women at District hospital, Khordha – A Randomised Controlled Trial.
6. A study on compliance with iron supplement and barriers among postpartum women in Khorda district of Odisha.
7. Functional status, social support, and anxiety among postnatal women of Eastern India
8. Partner involvement, barriers, and maternal and infant health care satisfaction during postpartum.
9. Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and their association with marital relationship
10. Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding contraception among married women of Odisha.
11. Effect of different maternal positions during non-stress test (NST) on reactivity, maternal blood pressure, heart rate and comfort among antenatal women at a selected tertiary hospital, Bhubaneswar
12. Impact of quality improvement program initiative to initiate the first-hour breastfeeding after cesarean section in a tertiary care hospital, Bhubaneswar.
13. Effectiveness of lactation support initiative on breast engorgement, new born feeding and maternal satisfaction among postnatal women at a selected tertiary hospital, Bhubaneswar
14. Effectiveness of scheduled early ambulation on maternal outcomes among the women with caesarean birth at tertiary hospital, Bhubaneswar
15. Level of respectful maternal care and factors influencing it in labor room in AIIMS hospital Bhubaneswar
16. A cross sectional study to assess the degree of adherence to treatment regimen and its barriers among women with PCOS in India
17. Effectiveness of tele counseling on adherence to the oral iron folic acid supplementation and predictors of adherence in anemic pregnant women attending antenatal clinic: A randomized controlled trial
18. Factors associated with unplanned pregnancy and health-seeking behavior
19. Assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescents on teenage pregnancy and sexual practices in selected colleges ,Mangalore
20. Effectiveness of self instructional module of normal physiological and psychological changes during pregnancy among prim gravid women in selected hospitals ,Mangalore
21. Effectiveness of information booklet regarding urinary tract infections and its preventive measures for antenatal women in selected antenatal clinics, Mangalore
22. Assess the knowledge and attitude towards surrogacy among women attending selected infertility clinics of Mangalore with view to develop an information booklet
23. Effectiveness of educational package on knowledge regarding electronic fetal monitoring among staff nurses in selected hospitals, Mangalore
24. A study to assess the knowledge and current practices of breastfeeding among working women in selected areas of Mangalore
25. Effectiveness of nursing intervention in the reduction of after pains among postnatal mothers in selected hospitals Mangalore
26. Effectiveness of individual teaching on knowledge regarding partograph among staff nurses working in maternity wards in selected hospitals, Mangalore
27. Effectiveness of PTP on knowledge of midwives regarding oxytocin induction during labour in selected hospitals, Mangalore
28. Knowledge regarding malaria among people in a selected community of Mangalore
29. Knowledge regarding osteoporosis among women in a selected community with a view to develop an Information booklet

Intramural Funded Project

1. Factors affecting door-to-hospital delivery among patients with CVA attending the casualty of AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Extramural–funded Project (ICMR Funded)

1. A community-based composite screening of menopausal women for non-communicable diseases: A risk assessment intended to implement preventive strategies in Odisha

Institutional Projects: (Ongoing) PG & UG

1. Association of Body image satisfaction and self-esteem among normal and overweight women.
2. Scissor-hold versus palmar-hand hold position on latching, breast milk intake, and satisfaction.
3. Association of post-operative pain and mobility among post-operative patients.
4. Effect of mothers’ mobile addiction on toddlers’ speech development.

PhD Projects

1. Effect of Single versus Tandem feeding techniques on Maternal Fatigue, Breastfeeding Satisfaction, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Perceived Barriers of breastfeeding among mothers with twins.
2. Effectiveness of nursing interventions on maternal and fetal outcomes among antenatal women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
3. A correlational study on quality of life, mood state and treatment satisfaction among women with gestational diabetes and feto–maternal outcome.
4. A study to assess the effect of nursing interventions to enhance self-efficacy for child birth on self – efficacy, anxiety, fear of child birth, coping abilities and pain during labour among primigravid women.

Intramural-funded Project- Completed

1. Effectiveness of training program on nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices on CAUTI guidelines at a selected tertiary hospital, Bhubaneswar

Intramural non-funded Project

2. Effectiveness of the full-pier model in predicting maternal and fetal outcomes

• Member of Grievance committee
• Member of SC/ST and minority committee
• Mentor coordinator
• Clinical coordinator of MSc Nursing 2025 Batch