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View article: Pharmaceutical Development in Nepal and a Comparative Critical Review of the Nepal Pharmacy Council Act (2000)
Pharmaceutical Development in Nepal and a Comparative Critical Review of the Nepal Pharmacy Council Act (2000) Open
View article: Health and Environmental Drivers of Wellbeing: A Mental Health Mediation Model in Generation Z
Health and Environmental Drivers of Wellbeing: A Mental Health Mediation Model in Generation Z Open
This paper aims to investigate how healthy living factors such as health awareness, healthy living behavior, haze pollution, healthy food choices, and physical activity influence wellbeing of Generation Z. Furthermore, the study assesses h…
View article: Exploring the barriers and facilitators of mental health service utilization at primary health care facilities in Syangja district Nepal: Perspective of patients and health service providers
Exploring the barriers and facilitators of mental health service utilization at primary health care facilities in Syangja district Nepal: Perspective of patients and health service providers Open
Background: Access to and use of mental health services remain limited in low- and middle-income countries. This insufficient utilization presents a significant challenge to the proper management and treatment of mental illness. Identifyin…
View article: Prevalence of Spinal Injuries among Autopsied Cases of Traumatic Deaths
Prevalence of Spinal Injuries among Autopsied Cases of Traumatic Deaths Open
Background: Traumatic deaths, resulting from spinal injuries are significant issue in Nepal. The study aims to assess the prevalence of spinal injuries amongst the traumatic death cases brought in for autopsy in Jumla and to provide their …
View article: Seasonal variation in solid waste composition and characteristics in a newly formed semi-urban municipality of Nepal
Seasonal variation in solid waste composition and characteristics in a newly formed semi-urban municipality of Nepal Open
View article: Toxicological Assessment, Medication Adherence and Non-Adherence in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Toxicological Assessment, Medication Adherence and Non-Adherence in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses significant global and national health challenges, with high prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Its management is complicated by co-morbidities and patient non-adherence…
View article: Gender-Based Violence Among Pharmacists Working in Healthcare Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
Gender-Based Violence Among Pharmacists Working in Healthcare Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue affecting healthcare professionals globally, including pharmacists. In Nepal, pharmacists working in tertiary healthcare settings may face unique challenges related to GBV. Thi…
View article: Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Care Centre of a High-Altitude Region of Nepal: A hospital-based retrospective study
Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Tertiary Care Centre of a High-Altitude Region of Nepal: A hospital-based retrospective study Open
Background: Millions of people globally suffer from thyroid disorders, with over half of them are unaware of their conditions. Untreated, these disorders can lead to severe health complications such as heart problems, pregnancy complicatio…
View article: Estimation of Stature from Anthropometric Measurements of the Sternum in Nepalese Population at the Tertiary Health Care Hospital
Estimation of Stature from Anthropometric Measurements of the Sternum in Nepalese Population at the Tertiary Health Care Hospital Open
Introduction: Stature estimation is crucial for identifying human remains in forensic and anthropological contexts, aiding in mass casualties, criminal investigations, and archaeological studies. Traditionally using long bones, alternative…
View article: Bayesian analysis on smoking prevalence and age of smoking initiation in Nepalese population: Findings from the STEPS national surveys
Bayesian analysis on smoking prevalence and age of smoking initiation in Nepalese population: Findings from the STEPS national surveys Open
Introduction Smoking prevalence and age of smoking initiation (AOI) are two important variables for tobacco control programs. The study aimed to compare the prevalence of smoking between three WHO STEPS (STEPwise approach to surveillance) …
View article: Prevalence, determinants and care-seeking behaviour for anxiety and depression in Nepalese population: a secondary analysis of data from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022
Prevalence, determinants and care-seeking behaviour for anxiety and depression in Nepalese population: a secondary analysis of data from Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2022 Open
Objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression and the care-seeking behaviour among Nepalese population. Design and settings Secondary analysis of the data from nationally representative Nepal Demo…
View article: Health Related Quality of Life of Hypertensive Patients attending a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu
Health Related Quality of Life of Hypertensive Patients attending a Tertiary Level Hospital in Kathmandu Open
Background: Hypertension among cardiovascular disease is one of the major components of non-communicable disease emerging as a global public health problem leading the risk for disability and death globally impairing health related quality…
View article: Prevalence, Determinants and Care Seeking Behavior for Anxiety and Depression in Nepalese Population: An Analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey Data 2022
Prevalence, Determinants and Care Seeking Behavior for Anxiety and Depression in Nepalese Population: An Analysis of Nepal Demographic and Health Survey Data 2022 Open
Objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety and depression and the care seeking behaviour among Nepalese population. Methods We analyzed secondary data from nationally representative Nepal health demographic s…
View article: Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal from 1990 to 2019: The Global Burden of Disease Study, 2019
Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal from 1990 to 2019: The Global Burden of Disease Study, 2019 Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have emerged as the leading cause of deaths worldwide in 2019. Globally, more than three-quarters of the total deaths due to CVDs occur in low- and middle-income countries like Nepal. Although increasing numb…
View article: A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol
A clinical guideline-based management of type 2 diabetes by ayurvedic practitioners in Nepal: A feasibility cluster randomized controlled trial protocol Open
Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common chronic condition with significant health and socioeconomic consequences. In Nepal, T2DM is a common disease for which people consult ayurvedic (traditional medical system) practiti…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with self-reported injuries in Nepal: a secondary analysis of the nationally representative cross-sectional STEPS Survey, 2019
Prevalence and factors associated with self-reported injuries in Nepal: a secondary analysis of the nationally representative cross-sectional STEPS Survey, 2019 Open
Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence and factors associated with injuries in the adult population of Nepal. Design and participants Secondary analysis of the data from the cross-sectional WHO STEPwise Approach to NCD Risk …
View article: Adverse Events Following the First Dose of Immunization of COVID-19 Vaccine
Adverse Events Following the First Dose of Immunization of COVID-19 Vaccine Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the entire globe and the need for a vaccine is supreme. Since many vaccines along with Covishield have been granted emergency use authorization, the evaluation and monitoring of safety are c…
View article: Effects of Climatic Factors on Diarrheal Diseases among Children below 5 Years of Age at National and Subnational Levels in Nepal: An Ecological Study
Effects of Climatic Factors on Diarrheal Diseases among Children below 5 Years of Age at National and Subnational Levels in Nepal: An Ecological Study Open
Introduction: The incidence of diarrhea, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income countries such as Nepal, is temperature-sensitive, suggesting it could be associated with climate change. With climate change fueled increase…
View article: Estimation of mean population salt intakes using spot urine samples and associations with body mass index, hypertension, raised blood sugar and hypercholesterolemia: Findings from STEPS Survey 2019, Nepal
Estimation of mean population salt intakes using spot urine samples and associations with body mass index, hypertension, raised blood sugar and hypercholesterolemia: Findings from STEPS Survey 2019, Nepal Open
Background High dietary salt intake is recognized as a risk factor for several non-communicable diseases (NCDs), in particular cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including heart attack and stroke. Accurate measurement of population level salt…
View article: A Nationwide Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Nepal: Evidence from National Mental Health Survey, 2019-2020
A Nationwide Prevalence of Common Mental Disorders and Suicidality in Nepal: Evidence from National Mental Health Survey, 2019-2020 Open
Background: Mental disorders account for a large portion of burden of disease. In Nepal, the prevalence of mental disorders has been rising steadily, but national and province level prevalence is not available. This study aims to assess th…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease in Nepal: evidence from a nationally representative population-based cross-sectional study
Prevalence and risk factors associated with chronic kidney disease in Nepal: evidence from a nationally representative population-based cross-sectional study Open
Objective This study aimed to determine population-based prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its associated factors in Nepal. Study design The study was a nationwide population-based cross-sectional study. Setting and participan…
View article: Hypertension screening, awareness, treatment, and control: a study of their prevalence and associated factors in a nationally representative sample from Nepal
Hypertension screening, awareness, treatment, and control: a study of their prevalence and associated factors in a nationally representative sample from Nepal Open
The gaps in the cascade of hypertension care in Nepal are large. These gaps are particularly pronounced among the poor, persons living in Lumbini and Sudurpaschim provinces, those who sought treatment in public hospitals, those who did not…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with joint pain in Nepal: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional STEPS survey
Prevalence and factors associated with joint pain in Nepal: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional STEPS survey Open
Objective This study aims to determine the prevalence of joint pain and its association with demographic, socioeconomic and behavioural factors in Nepal. Design The study was a national cross-sectional population-based study. Setting We us…
View article: Impact of Air Pollution on Global Burden of Disease in 2019
Impact of Air Pollution on Global Burden of Disease in 2019 Open
Air pollution consisting of ambient air pollution and household air pollution (HAP) threatens health globally. Air pollution aggravates the health of vulnerable people such as infants, children, women, and the elderly as well as people wit…
View article: Prevalence, pattern and determinants of chronic disease multimorbidity in Nepal: secondary analysis of a national survey
Prevalence, pattern and determinants of chronic disease multimorbidity in Nepal: secondary analysis of a national survey Open
Objectives To assess the prevalence, pattern and determinants of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) multimorbidity in Nepal. Design Secondary analysis of the data from the NCD survey 2018, which was conducted between 2016 and 2018. Setting T…
View article: Factors Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases in Nepal: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Population-Based Study
Factors Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases in Nepal: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Population-Based Study Open
COPD is a growing and serious public health issue in Nepal. Factor such as old age, cigarette smoking, low educational attainment, low BMI, ethnicity, and locality of residence (province-level variation) plays a vital role in the occurrenc…
View article: Effects of a health worker-led 3-month yoga intervention on blood pressure of hypertensive patients: a randomised controlled multicentre trial in the primary care setting
Effects of a health worker-led 3-month yoga intervention on blood pressure of hypertensive patients: a randomised controlled multicentre trial in the primary care setting Open
Background Hypertension control remains a major challenge globally. A recent systematic review suggested that yoga has beneficial effects on reducing blood pressure. However, the role of yoga in hypertension management in primary health ca…
View article: Substance use, suicidality and sexual activity among secondary school adolescents from Bhutan and Nepal
Substance use, suicidality and sexual activity among secondary school adolescents from Bhutan and Nepal Open
View article: Factors associated with physical and sexual violence among school-going adolescents in Nepal: Findings from Global School-based Student Health Survey
Factors associated with physical and sexual violence among school-going adolescents in Nepal: Findings from Global School-based Student Health Survey Open
Background Globally violence is a matter of public health concern with severe physical and mental health implications and social consequences. Evidence suggest that adolescents have an elevated risk of exposure to physical and sexual viole…
View article: Awareness of Thyroid Disorders among Nepalese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Awareness of Thyroid Disorders among Nepalese Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. Open
Background Thyroid disorders are emerging public health issues. Clients' awareness is crucial for prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of the thyroid disorders. Studies, assessing knowledge on thyroid disorders among Nepalese populat…