Examining the association between perceived stigma, its correlates, and restrictions in participation among persons with disabilities in Nepal: a cross-sectional study
Disability stigma in low- and middle-income countries is one of the most persistent and complex barriers limiting persons with disabilities (PwDs) from enjoying their rights and opportunities. Perceived stigma... (Source: BMC Public Health)
Source: BMC Public Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Hridaya Raj Devkota, Sasmita Poudel, Mohan Krishna Shrestha, Radhika Upreti Oli, Nabin Kumar Rai, Manish Poudel, Pradeep Banjara, Catherine Malla, Yadira Perez Hazel, Anjila Dahal and Reeta Gurung Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing intersectional gender analysis in Nepal ’s health management information system: a case study on tuberculosis for inclusive health systems
ConclusionsThe results highlight inadequacy in the availability of social stratifiers in the routine HMIS. This limitation hampers the NTP ’s ability to conduct intersectional analyses, crucial for unveiling the roles of other social determinants of TB. Such limitation underscores the need for more disaggregated data in routine NTP to better inform policies and plans contributing to the development of a more responsive and equitable TB programme and effectively addressing disparities. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - April 25, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Detection of blaKPC gene among carbapenemase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from different clinical specimens at tertiary care hospital of Nepal
Klebsiella pneumoniae infections have become a major cause of hospital acquired infection worldwide with the increased rate of acquisition of resistance to antibiotics. Carbapenem resistance mainly among Gram ne... (Source: BMC Microbiology)
Source: BMC Microbiology - April 25, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Rakshya Baral, Reshma Tuladhar, Sarita Manandhar, Anjana Singh and Samendra Sherchan Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effects of a dietary intervention on cardiometabolic risk and food consumption in a workplace
by Archana Shrestha, Dipesh Tamrakar, Bhawana Ghinanju, Deepa Shrestha, Parashar Khadka, Bikram Adhikari, Jayana Shrestha, Suruchi Waiwa, Prajjwal Pyakurel, Niroj Bhandari, Biraj Man Karmacharya, Akina Shrestha, Rajeev Shrestha, Rajendra Dev Bhatta, Vasanti Malik, Josiemer Mattei, Donna Spiegelman
BackgroundWorksite-based health programs have shown positive impacts on employee health and have led to significant improvements in cardiovascular risk factor profiles. We aimed to determine the effect of cafeteria intervention on cardio-metabolic risk factors diet in a worksite setting (Dhulikhel Hospital) in Nepal. MethodsIn th...
Source: PLoS One - April 24, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Archana Shrestha Source Type: research
Perceptions on violence against women and its impacts on mental health and response mechanisms among community-based stakeholders: a qualitative study from Nepal
Violence against women (VAW) is a significant public health problem. With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency and severity of VAW has escalated globally. Approximately one in four women in Ne... (Source: BMC Women's Health)
Source: BMC Women's Health - April 24, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rachana Shrestha, Diksha Sapkota, Raunak Raj Sarraf, Devika Mehra, Anna Mia Ekstr öm and Keshab Deuba Tags: Research Source Type: research
Entomological assessment in 'hotspots' of four lymphatic filariasis endemic districts, Central Nepal during post-MDA surveillance
CONCLUSION: We conclude that the gravid trap is an efficient tool for the collection of gravid Cx. quinquefasciatus mosquitoes for xenomonitoring studies of filariasis endemic regions. Vector composition indicated a maximum number of vector mosquitoes of lymphatic filariasis were trapped compared with the other three species. Distribution and density of Cx. quinquefasciatus was found highest in four hotspots of endemic districts. None of the Cx. quinquefasciatus dissected were found to be infected by larval forms of filaria. Since the low levels of infection persistence in the human population in these hot spots, vector in...
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - April 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pramod Kumar Mehta Mahendra Maharjan Source Type: research
Factors associated with bypassing primary healthcare facilities for childbirth among women in Devchuli municipality of Nepal
ConclusionEnhancing the quality of care, and informing beneficiaries about the importance of delivering children at primary healthcare facilities are essential for improving maternal service utilization at local primary healthcare facilities. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - April 18, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Manisha Maharjan Source Type: research
Respirable dust and crystalline silica concentrations among workers at a brick kiln in Bhaktapur, Nepal
(Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene)
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene - April 17, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Beard, John D. Collingwood, Scott C. LeCheminant, James D. Peterson, Neil E. Reynolds, Paul R. Arroyo, Juan A. South, Andrew J. Farnsworth, Clifton B. Fong, Gerardo Cisneros, Taylor Taylor, Mariah Sanjel, Seshananda Johnston, James D. Source Type: research
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) drug efficacy study landscape: A systematic scoping review of clinical trials and observational studies to assess the feasibility of establishing an individual participant-level data (IPD) platform
ConclusionsOur review identified studies with very limited sample size for the three major drugs (miltefosine, L-AmB, and pentavalent antimony), while the number of patients combined across studies suggest that the IPD platform would be valuable. With the support of relevant stakeholders, the global PKDL community and sufficient financing, a PKDL IPD platform can be realised. This will allow for exploration of different aspects of treatment safety and efficacy, which can potentially guide future healthcare decisions and clinical practices. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - April 16, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sauman Singh-Phulgenda Source Type: research
Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Humoral Response Following Vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Covishield) and/or Sinopharm, BBIBP-CorV (Vero cell)
CONCLUSIONS: The humoral response was higher among HCPs who received two-doses vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Covishield™) and/or Sinopharm, BBIBP-CorV (Vero cell™) vaccine, and among those with six or more months of elapse of vaccination. The seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 following two-doses vaccination among HCPs was more than nine-tenths.PMID:38615227 | DOI:10.33314/jnhrc.v21i3.4634 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - April 14, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Sher Bahadur Kamar Hemraj Pandey Ramesh Shahi Shurehraman Puri Gopal Kumar Yadav Kapil Amgain Source Type: research
Hemangioblastoma: An Uncommon Cause of Polycythemia in a Child
We report a 13-year-old girl with primarily neurological symptoms identified to be polycythemic during routine evaluation. Clinical examination and neuroimaging subsequently confirmed an intracranial space occupying lesion which was excised. Hemoglobin level normalized after tumor excision. This case report emphasizes the need for thorough systemic evaluation including central nervous system examination in children identified to be polycythemic. Keywords: CNS tumor; hemangioblastoma; polycythemia.PMID:38615229 | DOI:10.33314/jnhrc.v21i3.4160 (Source: Cell Research)
Source: Cell Research - April 14, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Surabhi Aryal Arun Kumar Sharma Source Type: research
An anthropological history of Nepal ’s Female Community Health Volunteer program: gender, policy, and social change
Community health workers (CHWs) are central to Primary Health Care globally. Amidst the current flourishing of work on CHWs, there often is a lack of reference to history —even in studies of programs that have ... (Source: International Journal for Equity in Health)
Source: International Journal for Equity in Health - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Roosa Sofia Tikkanen, Svea Closser, Justine Prince, Priyankar Chand and Judith Justice Tags: Research Source Type: research
Delayed diagnosis of pemphigus vulgaris in rural Nepal due to healthcare inaccessibility and harmful traditional practices: A case report
Key Clinical MessageEarly intervention is imperative for potentially fatal dermatologic diseases such as pemphigus vulgaris. In rural Nepal, limited public awareness, home remedies, and delays in healthcare access lead to poor outcomes. Although biopsy confirms the diagnosis, experienced dermatologists can make an accurate clinical diagnosis when characteristic skin lesions are present. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - April 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Amisha Adhikari,
Jameel Akhtar Mikrani,
Samata Nepal,
Ashish Rauniyar,
Manish Chaudhary,
Alok Atreya Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
