Kunta Devi Pun
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View article: Exploring maternal healthcare services and child feeding practices in Nepal: A scoping review
Exploring maternal healthcare services and child feeding practices in Nepal: A scoping review Open
Background: Maternal healthcare services (MHS) include antenatal care (ANC), natal and postnatal care (PNC). Women engage with healthcare providers for self-care throughout the antenatal, natal and postnatal periods and receive guidance on…
View article: Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal: a cross-sectional study
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Domestic violence and pregnancy intendedness: A cross-sectional study in Nepal
Domestic violence and pregnancy intendedness: A cross-sectional study in Nepal Open
The findings indicate an association between unintended pregnancy and experiences of emotional and domestic violence since marriage. Addressing domestic violence in pregnant women who report unintended pregnancies could mitigate further ri…
View article: Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal
Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal Open
This study culturally adapted and validated a Nepalese version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) tool for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal, creating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS). International …
View article: Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal
Developing and validating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS) for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal Open
This study culturally adapted and validated a Nepalese version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) tool for identifying domestic violence among pregnant women in Nepal, creating the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen (N-AAS). International …
View article: Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (ADVANCE) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant women
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (ADVANCE) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant women Open
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Cesarean Section in Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Cesarean Section in Dhulikhel Hospital, Kathmandu University Hospital Open
Background The Cesarean Section (CS) is a major obstetric life-saving procedure used to avoid pregnancy and childbirth complications. Cesarean sections are becoming more popular across the world, as well as in Nepal.
Objective To assess t…
View article: ‘Violence exists to show manhood’: Nepali men’s views on domestic violence – a qualitative study
‘Violence exists to show manhood’: Nepali men’s views on domestic violence – a qualitative study Open
Overall, the Nepali men who participated in the study held different and sometimes opposing views on domestic violence, ranging from violence justified as a necessity for family discipline, uneasy acceptance that violence was commonplace i…
View article: Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study Open
Introduction: Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive situations. The…
View article: Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal Open
View article: Exposure to domestic violence influences pregnant women’s preparedness for childbirth in Nepal: A cross-sectional study
Exposure to domestic violence influences pregnant women’s preparedness for childbirth in Nepal: A cross-sectional study Open
The paper identifies vulnerable women who require extra care from the health system, and draws attention to the need for interventions to reduce the harmful effects of domestic violence on women's preparations for childbirth.
View article: Prevalence and associated factors of domestic violence among pregnant women attending routine antenatal care in Nepal
Prevalence and associated factors of domestic violence among pregnant women attending routine antenatal care in Nepal Open
Aims: The primary aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of domestic violence (DV) and its associated factors among pregnant women in Nepal. The secondary aims were to investigate disclosure of DV by women to health-care personnel …
View article: Community perceptions on domestic violence against pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study
Community perceptions on domestic violence against pregnant women in Nepal: a qualitative study Open
Domestic violence during pregnancy needs to be addressed at different levels in Nepal, where women are often dependent on others for access to health care. Social norms were perceived to be shifting toward reduced acceptance of violence ag…