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View article: A comprehensive assessment of intervals in care pathways among cancer patients in a limited resourced setting: results of a prospective patterns of care study in 2022 in Nepal
A comprehensive assessment of intervals in care pathways among cancer patients in a limited resourced setting: results of a prospective patterns of care study in 2022 in Nepal Open
Background Pattern of care studies are crucial to provide evidence on the utilisation of cancer care services in any given settings. Our study in Nepal aimed to quantify the intervals (and delays) across the diagnosis pathway and assess it…
View article: Evaluating Helicobacter pylori Infection as a Risk Factor for Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case-Control Approach
Evaluating Helicobacter pylori Infection as a Risk Factor for Iron Deficiency Anemia: A Case-Control Approach Open
Background The medical community identifies Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection as a growing cause of extra-gastrointestinal manifestations, which primarily affect iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The purpose of this resea…
View article: Seroprevalence of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in the general population of Nepal during the first and second generalized waves of the COVID‐19 pandemic—2020–2021
Seroprevalence of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection in the general population of Nepal during the first and second generalized waves of the COVID‐19 pandemic—2020–2021 Open
Few seroprevalence studies have been conducted on coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) in Nepal. Here, we aimed to estimate seroprevalence and assess risk factors for infection in the general population of Nepal by conducting two rounds of sampl…
View article: Seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection in the general population of Nepal during the first and second generalized waves of the COVID-19 pandemic -2020-2021
Seroprevalence of SARS-COV-2 infection in the general population of Nepal during the first and second generalized waves of the COVID-19 pandemic -2020-2021 Open
Few seroprevalence studies were performed on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nepal. Here, we aimed to estimate seroprevalence and assess risk factors for infection in the general population of Nepal by conducting two rounds of sampling. …
View article: COVID-19 vaccination up-take in three districts of Nepal
COVID-19 vaccination up-take in three districts of Nepal Open
Vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an issue in terms of global efforts to decrease transmission rates. Despite high demand for the vaccines in Nepal, the country still contends with challenges related to vaccine…
View article: Micronutrients deficiencies and its correlation with the soil-transmitted helminthic infections among children and non-pregnant women in Nepal: findings from Nepal national micronutrient status survey
Micronutrients deficiencies and its correlation with the soil-transmitted helminthic infections among children and non-pregnant women in Nepal: findings from Nepal national micronutrient status survey Open
Despite having a high risk of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) infection, no national level study has been conducted to assess incidence and correlates of STHs in Nepal. Thus, we hypothesized that micronutrients and social status are link…
View article: Serum zinc status is a matter of concern among children and non-pregnant women in a nationwide survey of Nepal
Serum zinc status is a matter of concern among children and non-pregnant women in a nationwide survey of Nepal Open
View article: Prevalence and correlates of Helicobacter pylori infection among under-five children, adolescent and non-pregnant women in Nepal: Further analysis of Nepal national micronutrient status survey 2016
Prevalence and correlates of Helicobacter pylori infection among under-five children, adolescent and non-pregnant women in Nepal: Further analysis of Nepal national micronutrient status survey 2016 Open
Most of the Helicobacter pylori infections occur in developing countries. The risk factors for H . pylori infections are poverty, overcrowding, and unhygienic conditions, which are common problems in under-privileged countries such as Nepa…
View article: Quality Assessment of an Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in a Province of Nepal
Quality Assessment of an Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System in a Province of Nepal Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem, and Nepal is no exception. Countries are expected to report annually to the World Health Organization on their AMR surveillance progress through a Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveill…
View article: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study to Understand Knowledge and Attitude of Japanese Encephalitis Among Health Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Pune
A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study to Understand Knowledge and Attitude of Japanese Encephalitis Among Health Professionals in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Pune Open
Background: Japanese encephalitis distribution all over India is not uniform, and there is diversity about incidence, occurrence and prevention strategy in different state of the country.Health care professionals are graduated differently …
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Zinc Deficiency among Children and Non-Pregnant Women in Nepal: Analysis of Nepal Micronutrients Status Survey 2016
Prevalence and Predictors of Zinc Deficiency among Children and Non-Pregnant Women in Nepal: Analysis of Nepal Micronutrients Status Survey 2016 Open
Zinc deficiency, a common malnutrition in children and women is a global public health problem.Burden of zinc deficiencyis more in countries with low meat and high cereal food consumption like Nepal. Nationally representative data on zinc …
View article: Feasibility Study of the World Health Organization Health Care Facility-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Feasibility Study of the World Health Organization Health Care Facility-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit for Low- and Middle-Income Countries Open
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) has emerged as a systematic approach to optimize antimicrobial use and reduce antimicrobial resistance. To support the implementation of AMS programs, the World Health Organization developed a draft toolkit …
View article: Quality of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health in Health Facilities in Nepal
Quality of Care for Maternal and Newborn Health in Health Facilities in Nepal Open
View article: Implementing a quality improvement initiative for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in rural Nepal
Implementing a quality improvement initiative for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in rural Nepal Open
Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease accounts for a significant portion of the world’s morbidity and mortality, and disproportionately affects low/middle-income countries. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management in low…
View article: Developing and deploying a community healthcare worker-driven, digitally- enabled integrated care system for municipalities in rural Nepal
Developing and deploying a community healthcare worker-driven, digitally- enabled integrated care system for municipalities in rural Nepal Open
View article: A Comparative Study on Outcome of Government and Co-Operative Community-Based Health Insurance in Nepal
A Comparative Study on Outcome of Government and Co-Operative Community-Based Health Insurance in Nepal Open
BackgroundThere are different models for community-based health insurance (CBHI), and in Nepal, among them, the government and the local communities (co-ops) are responsible for operating the CBHI models that are in practice.AimsThe aim of…
View article: Sexual risk behaviors, HIV, and syphilis among female sex workers in Nepal
Sexual risk behaviors, HIV, and syphilis among female sex workers in Nepal Open
HIV epidemic among FSWs in Nepal appears in the stagnant trend, whereas STI epidemic has increased in recent years. The high influencing factors for HIV and syphilis prevalence were advanced age, street-based, lower education, and longer d…
View article: Power, potential, and pitfalls in global health academic partnerships: review and reflections on an approach in Nepal
Power, potential, and pitfalls in global health academic partnerships: review and reflections on an approach in Nepal Open
This study provides recommendations gleaned from the analysis, with an aim towards both future refinement of the partnership and broader applications of its lessons and principles. It specifically highlights the importance of targeted enga…
View article: Evaluation of SD Bioline HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test kits in Nepal
Evaluation of SD Bioline HIV/syphilis Duo rapid test kits in Nepal Open
The performance characteristics of SD Bioline HIV/Syphilis duo kit were found almost concordant with the kits being used for HIV and Syphilis diagnosis separately. Its implementation in antenatal clinics/VCTs could be an added opportunity …
View article: Bottlenecks and opportunities for delivering integrated pediatric HIV services in Nepal
Bottlenecks and opportunities for delivering integrated pediatric HIV services in Nepal Open
Few facilities collect DBS and few children receive PCR tests with limited linkage to ART. This has led to late ART initiation, comorbidities, including TB coinfections and poor outcomes. The results indicate that there are opportunities f…