A5032313423- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Public Health and Nutrition
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital
2023-2024
NLR Nepal
2022-2023
Ministry of Health and Population
2020
Abstract Background Participatory policy analysis (PPA) as a method in health and system research remains underexplored. Using our experiences of conducting PPA workshops Nepal to explore the impact country’s move federalism on its system, we reflect method’s strengths challenges. We provide an account study context, design implementation workshops, reflections approach’s Findings are beyond scope this manuscript. Main body conducted with wide range stakeholders (political, administrative...
Postpartum intrauterine device (PPIUD) use remains very low in Nepal despite high levels of unmet need for postpartum family planning and the national government's efforts to promote its use. This study investigates reasons continuing or discontinuing PPIUD among Nepali women.We conducted in-depth interviews (IDIs) with 13 women who had discontinued 12 were method 9 months longer following insertion. All audio recorded, transcribed, translated into English, analyzed using a thematic...
Abstract Objective The aim of this research is to investigate the perspective citizens Nepal on management COVID‐19, roll‐out vaccine, and gain an understanding attitudes towards governments' handling COVID‐19 pandemic. Method A qualitative methodology was used. In‐depth interviews were conducted with 18 males 23 females aged between 20 86 years old from one remote urban district Nepal. Interviews in November December 2021. thematic approach used analyse data, utilising NVivo 12 data...
Informal waste workers are a vulnerable population group who often socio-economically marginalized and disadvantaged, with more likelihood of experiencing ill health than the general population. To explore determinants mental in this group, we conducted cross-sectional survey 1278 informal waste-workers Nepal 2017, using demographic assessment questionnaire modified Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). We looked at potential associations between various exposure factors outcomes found that...
Abstract Introduction The growth and development of an individual is greatly influenced by their nutritional state during the first 5 years life. Stunted suboptimal weight gain remain major public health concerns most critical stages early childhood development. This study aims to assess prevalence stunting among children under age identify its associated factors in remote district Nepal. Methods We conducted a survey with 487 mothers area Smartphones were installed KoBocollect software...
Objective This study explored provider perspectives on: (1) why inequalities in health service usage persist; and (2) their knowledge understanding of the role patient experience implicit bias (also referred to as unconscious bias). Design A three stage, iterative qualitative was conducted involving two rounds in-depth interviews a training session with healthcare staff. Interview transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic approach relation study’s aims. Setting Participants...