PRABHAKAR CHRISTOPHER DAVID M

@velsuniv.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration
VELS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND ADVANCED STUDIES

PRABHAKAR CHRISTOPHER DAVID M


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Strategy and Management, Marketing, Business, Management and Accounting
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Scopus Publications

  • Proof of concept of a sexual health outreach program led by community health workers in homeless hostels in the greater Paris region
    Emma Vaugoyeau, Lison Rambliere, Manon David, Hanaa Lemguarni, Sylvie Le Gac, Armelle Pasquet-Cadre, Samy Rasli, Jade Ghosn, Willy Rozenbaum, Elisabeth Bouvet, Maëlle Prioux
    Frontiers in Public Health, 2023
    ContextHomeless individuals face exacerbated risks of infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Programs led by Community Health Workers (CHWs) have demonstrated potential to enhance healthcare access for marginalized groups such as homeless families. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a novel CHW-based outreach program addressing sexual health issues among individuals residing in homeless hostels.MethodsTwelve social homeless hostels in the greater Paris region were selected as program implementation sites. An outreach program was developed consisting of two interventions: sexual health workshops and STI screening sessions (HIV and hepatitis B and C) accompanied by individual interviews, both conducted by CHWs within each hostel over an 8-week period and scheduled weekly. Feasibility, participation and engagement were evaluated using complementary methods including qualitative field observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups with CHWs, satisfaction questionnaires for participants, and quantitative outcome data collection of each intervention.ResultsA total of 80 program activities (workshops and screening sessions) were conducted. Among the participants, 542 women and 30 men engaged in workshops. During the 30 Rapid Diagnostic Testing sessions, 150 individuals underwent testing for HIV, hepatitis B, and/or hepatitis C. Positivity rates were 6.7% for hepatitis B and 0.9% for hepatitis C. No HIV infections were detected. Participant satisfaction rates were consistently high (>76%) across workshops. Qualitative analysis unveiled two critical axes influencing program feasibility and effectiveness: program organization and CHW involvement.DiscussionThis assessment of the program highlights its feasibility among a population that is difficult to reach through conventional healthcare efforts. The intervention’s potential effectiveness is suggested by self- and CHW-reported improvements in sexual health literacy and high rates of referral to the healthcare system, as well as holistic well-being considerations. CHW involvement is a vital determinant of program success, as are robust coordination among stakeholders, deep understanding of the target population, and strong partner engagement.ConclusionThis outreach program amplifies the voices of often-overlooked populations while empowering them to navigate health and social challenges. Although these workshops serve as lifelines for those frequently excluded from mainstream services, long-term improvements to the health and wellbeing of homeless populations will necessitate systemic governmental intervention.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Application Towards Digital Marketing.
    MR Evangelin, A Gokulakrishnan, MPC David, P Sasikumar
    Advances in Consumer Research 2 (4), 1567 , 2025
    2025
  • The Role of Employee Engagement in Enhancing Organizational Performance A Comprehensive Study in Health Care Centers Chennai
    AG Dr. V.Vetrivel, Dr. M. Prabhakar Christopher David, S. Deepa
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (25), 1025 - 1032 , 2025
    2025
  • Revamping the Knitwear Cluster in Tirupur – A Bold initiative towards Sustainable Development
    MPC David
    Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23 (11), 439-445 , 2021
    2021
  • Occupational Health Hazards among IT Sector Women Employees in Tamil Nadu
    BC Rajan, MPC David
    Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 10 (2), 80-84 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)-challenges for India
    MPC David
    Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 9 (3), 1-5 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 85
  • Perspectives on the study of Work - life balance
    MP David
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Commerce & Management 3 … , 2012
    2012

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Sustainable development goals (SDGs)-challenges for India
    MPC David
    Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development 9 (3), 1-5 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 85
  • Occupational Health Hazards among IT Sector Women Employees in Tamil Nadu
    BC Rajan, MPC David
    Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development 10 (2), 80-84 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 1
  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence Application Towards Digital Marketing.
    MR Evangelin, A Gokulakrishnan, MPC David, P Sasikumar
    Advances in Consumer Research 2 (4), 1567 , 2025
    2025
  • The Role of Employee Engagement in Enhancing Organizational Performance A Comprehensive Study in Health Care Centers Chennai
    AG Dr. V.Vetrivel, Dr. M. Prabhakar Christopher David, S. Deepa
    Journal of Neonatal Surgery 14 (25), 1025 - 1032 , 2025
    2025
  • Revamping the Knitwear Cluster in Tirupur – A Bold initiative towards Sustainable Development
    MPC David
    Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23 (11), 439-445 , 2021
    2021
  • Perspectives on the study of Work - life balance
    MP David
    International Journal of Innovative Research in Commerce & Management 3 … , 2012
    2012