- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Purbanchal University
2024
Nepal Family Development Foundation
2021-2024
Mahidol University
2022-2024
Background Inappropriate use of antimicrobials is a global public health issue, particularly in developing countries, including Nepal, where over-the-counter sales and self-medication are common. Objectives To explore knowledge, perceptions, practices their resistance among medicine dispensers community members Nepal. Methods The study was conducted three rural five urban municipalities the Kavrepalanchok district from May 2021 to August 2021. Data were collected using two qualitative...
Objective To assess the prevalence and factors associated with cyberbullying cyber-victimisation among high school adolescents of Pokhara Metropolitan City, Nepal. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting Participants We used convenient sampling to enrol 450 aged 16–19 years from four distinct higher secondary schools in City. Outcome measures administered Cyberbullying an Online Aggression Survey determine cyber-victimisation. Univariate multivariate logistic regression analyses were...
To determine the perception of female community health volunteers (FCHVs) in terms their scope work, impact work on professional experiences and coping strategies stakeholders' FCHVs programme, contribution to sector its sustainability. A qualitative study involving in-depth interviews (IDIs) with key informant (KIIs) local stakeholders. All were conducted through telephone. Six municipalities Kavre district, Nepal. 16 participated IDIs 12 stakeholders members mother's group, workers ward...
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are gaining popularity globally and becoming popular among young people, including in Nepal. Easy accessibility, appealing ads, the misconception that e-cigarettes safer than traditional have fueled their rising university students The lack of comprehensive data on prevalence determinants e-cigarette use Nepal underscores urgent need for targeted research this area. This study aimed to examine knowledge, attitudes, practices regarding e-cigarettes, as...
Background It is crucial to deliver a child at nearby primary healthcare facilities prevent subsequent maternal or neonatal complications. In low-resource settings, such as Nepal, it customary forgo the neighboring for delivery. Reports are scanty about extent and reasons bypassing local health centers in Nepal. This study sought determine prevalence contributing factors among women childbirth. Method A community-based cross-sectional was carried out Devchuli municipality of Nawalparasi East...
Introduction: Domestic violence (DV) is a substantial danger to pregnant women's physical and emotional health due their heightened susceptibility during pregnancy, making it an important problem in public campaigns. The main aim of this study was identify the prevalence domestic among women Gulmi district.
 Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional conducted 192 womens attending ANC visit district hospital District. semi-structured questionnaire used obtain information related...