Introduction Open defecation is ongoing in Nepal despite the rise efforts for increasing latrine coverage and its use. Understanding reasons open would complement to achieve ‘open free’ status Nepal. This study aimed at exploring different motivations of people who practice a village Methods was conducted among from Hattimudha Morang district eastern Nepal, practiced defecation. Maximum variation sampling method used recruit participants 20 in-depth interviews 2 focus group discussions. We...

Nepal has made considerable progress on improving child survival during the Millennium Development Goal period, however, further will require accelerated reduction in neonatal mortality. Neonatal is one of priorities for Sustainable Goals 2030. This paper examines trends, equity gaps and factors associated with mortality between 2001 2016 to assess likelihood Every Newborn Action Plan (ENAP) target being reached by 2030.This study used data from 2001, 2006, 2011 Demographic Health Surveys....

Introduction Family planning methods are used to promote safer sexual practices, reduce unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortion, control population. Young people aged 15–24 years belong a key reproductive age group. However, little is known about their engagement with the family services in Nepal. Our study aimed identify perceptions of barriers use among youth Methods A qualitative explorative was done adolescents young from Hattimuda village eastern Six focus group discussions 25...

Research evidence shows that health literacy development is a key factor influencing non-communicable diseases care and patient outcomes. Healthcare professionals with strong skills are essential for providing quality care. We aimed to report the validation testing of Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) among professional students in Nepal. A cross-sectional study was conducted 419 sciences using HLQ Validation reporting were five sources outlined by 'the 2014 Standards Educational...

Resilience can be viewed as the potential to deal with stress positively. Resilient adolescents are likely enter adulthood a greater capacity cope well in difficult circumstances. The purpose of this study was measure resilience and socio-demographic characteristics Nepalese low resilience.A cross-sectional 4 randomly selected secondary schools Lalitpur, Nepal, conducted 416 adolescent students (54.8% girls; M=16.1 years, SD=1.5). measured using Adolescent Questionnaire (ARQ) Nepali....

The third Sustainable Development Goal, focused on health, includes two targets related to the reduction in maternal, newborn and under-five childhood mortality. We found it imperative examine equity coverage of reproductive, child health (RMNCH) interventions from 2001 2016 Nepal; death aversion that will take place during SDG period.We used datasets Nepal Demographic Health Surveys (NDHS) 2001, 2006, 2011 2016. calculated for RMNCH composite index (CCI). Based Annualized Rate Change (ARC)...

Background Morbidity increases with age and enhances the burden of health problems that result in new challenges to meet additional demands. In ageing population, problems, care utilization should be assessed carefully addressed. This study aimed identify chronic morbidities, seeking behaviour among elderly. Methods We conducted a community based, cross-sectional urban areas Sunsari district using face-to-face interviews. A total 530 elderly participants were interviewed selected by simple...

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for rising burden cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in developing region. It has also been recognized as public health problems countries since early seventies and rate increasing not only urban areas but rural with low socio-economic condition. 
 Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted Jogidaha Village Development Comittee(VDC) Triyuga Municipality Udaypur district South-Eastern Nepal. total 430 participants age 18-59 years...

Smoke-free legislation banning tobacco smoking in public places was implemented across Nepal 2014 with the ambition to reduce impact of second-hand smoking. As part a comprehensive policy package on control, implementation has seen marked reduction consumption. Yet there remains uncertainty about level compliance smoke-free places.This study assesses laws and factors associated active Biratnagar Metropolitan City, Nepal.A cross-sectional conducted metropolitan city Province 1 from July...

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection with high rate of transmission primarily via airborne route and direct contact. Proper use personal protective equipment (PPE) proven effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread in healthcare settings. This study was done aiming assess the knowledge, attitude, reported practice, identify associated factors regarding donning doffing PPE among frontline workers Nepal.A cross-sectional conducted from 25th April 30th July 2021 205 Nepal...

Every year, neonatal infections account for approximately 750,000 deaths globally. It is the third major cause of death, globally and in Nepal. There a paucity data on clinical aetiology outcomes infection This paper aims to assess incidence risk factors babies born public hospitals prospective cohort study conducted period 14 months, nested within large-scale cluster randomized control trial which evaluated Helping Babies Breathe Quality Improvement package 12 All mothers who consented...

Background Stimulation of non-crying neonates after birth can help transition to spontaneous breathing. In this study, we aim assess the impact intact versus clamped umbilical cord on breathing stimulation neonates. Methods This is an observational study among (n=3073) born in hospitals Nepal. Non-crying vaginally at gestational age ≥34 weeks were observed for their response with or clamped. Obstetric characteristics analysed. Association management was assessed using logistic regression....

Introduction: Phubbing can be described as an individual looking at his or her mobile phone during a conversation with other individuals, dealing the and escaping from interpersonal communication. Being new concept, research on its correlates is limited. The aims of study were to find extent phubbing correlates. Material & Methods: It was online survey through Google forms cross-sectional design convenience sampling. Those above 18 years who willing participate provided consent included....

Introduction: Pneumonia, a common emergency presentation presents in variable clinical urgency making decision tools useful. We aimed to compare two of such scores, CRB 65 and SMART COP predict 30 days’ mortality intensive care requirement. Method: A comparative observational study was done among 330 patients. scores were calculated patients followed up till the outcome interest. Sensitivity, specificity, negative positive predictive value at different cut offs for both with 95% significance...

Background:Physical activity is an important public health intervention to improve the of persons with arthritis. Because pain on mobility, Patient knee osteoarthritis may be physically inactive as compared population without osteoarthritis. Objective: The objective this study was identify level physical in patients Methods: meeting clinical diagnostic criteria given by American college Rheumatology were interviewed global questionnaire. Then patient classified into light, moderate and...

Prehypertension is a state of transition between normal blood pressure and hypertension. Adolescent prehypertension strong predictor hypertension in adults now considered for cardiovascular intervention or risk reduction. This study was conducted among adolescents to assess the burden pre-hypertension its predictors. A cross-sectional grade 11 12 students three districts eastern Nepal namely Jhapa, Morang Sunsari. Sampling done using multistage stratified proportionate random method....

About 5.8 million maternal deaths, neonatal deaths and stillbirths occur every year with 99% of them taking place in low- middle-income countries. Two thirds could be prevented through cost-effective interventions during pregnancy, intrapartum postpartum periods. Despite the availability standards guidelines for care mother newborn, challenges remain translating these into practice health facilities. Although several quality improvement (QI) have been systematically reviewed by Cochrane...

Abstract Background: Every year, neonatal infections account for approximately 750,000 deaths globally. It is the third major cause of death, globally and in Nepal. There a paucity data on clinical aetiology outcomes infection This paper aims to assess incidence risk factors babies born public hospitals Methods: prospective cohort study conducted period 14 months, nested within large-scale cluster randomized control trial which evaluated Helping Babies Breathe Quality Improvement package 12...

Abstract Background: Every year, neonatal infections account for approximately 750,000 deaths globally. It is the third major cause of death, globally and in Nepal. There a paucity data on clinical aetiology outcomes infection This paper aims to assess incidence risk factors babies born public hospitals Methods: prospective cohort study conducted period 14 months, nested within large-scale cluster randomized control trial which evaluated Helping Babies Breathe Quality Improvement package 12...

Background There are numerous retrospective studies and a few prospective to determine the neurologic outcome after early versus late surgical treatment for cervical spinal cord injury. Objective To compare neurological between (within 72 hours injury) delayed (≥ surgery in patients with Method This is analysis of following trauma. Patients meeting appropriate inclusion criteria were divided into an or group. The outcomes other complications recorded up six months follow-up. Result Overall,...

Background and Aims: Coronary artery disease is one of the important causes deaths in females many countries. Females with chest pain are more likely to be treated a different way as compared males at time presentation. Worldwide, there has been considerable rise number who undergoing coronary angiography recently.
 Methods: This study was single-centre, prospective, observational conducted department cardiology, MCVTC, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The period from 5th July 2020 4th...