Swastika Shrestha
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View article: The geospatial phylodynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Nepal and clinical phenotype of long COVID during the Delta-Omicron waves
The geospatial phylodynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Nepal and clinical phenotype of long COVID during the Delta-Omicron waves Open
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in global emerging infectious disease preparedness, particularly for countries with high levels of economic migration, such as Nepal. The Epidemic Intelligence project analysed SARS-CoV-2 genomic and epid…
View article: Are we ready for self-sampling for cervical cancer screening? Insights from service providers and policy makers in Nepal
Are we ready for self-sampling for cervical cancer screening? Insights from service providers and policy makers in Nepal Open
Cervical cancer is the leading cancer among women in Nepal, but the country has very low screening rate, with only 8.2% of women being screened. In recent years, a self-sampling kit for testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) has been d…
View article: Effectiveness of menstrual hygiene management training to enhance knowledge, attitude, and practice among adolescents in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal
Effectiveness of menstrual hygiene management training to enhance knowledge, attitude, and practice among adolescents in Sindhupalchowk, Nepal Open
Background Menstrual Health (MH) knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) are highly affected by access to information regarding menstruation. Despite being included in the school curriculum, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) education is…
View article: Exploring the intersectional psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nepal: a gender lens approach
Exploring the intersectional psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nepal: a gender lens approach Open
Introduction: Epilepsy impacts multiple aspects of the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE). We explored the psychosocial impact of the disease on the lives of PLWE in Nepal and the intersectionality of impacts with gender. Methods:…
View article: Community views on mass drug administration for soil-transmitted helminths: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Community views on mass drug administration for soil-transmitted helminths: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows: 1. To synthesize qualitative research evidence about community experience with, and perception of, mass drug administration (MDA) programmes for soil‐tr…
View article: Feasibility of HPV self-sampling pathway in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal using a human-centred design approach
Feasibility of HPV self-sampling pathway in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal using a human-centred design approach Open
Cervical cancer is preventable and curable yet causes almost 2000 deaths in Nepali women each year. The present study aims to explore the feasibility and acceptability of a self-sampling-based approach for cervical cancer screening in urba…