The global pandemic of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has largely impacted the lives people living with non-communicable diseases (PLWNCDs). health PLWNCDs worsen when syndemic epidemics occur as a result interaction between socioecological and biological interface, resulting into adverse outcomes. These interactions can affect physical, emotional, social wellbeing PLWNCDs, increases exposure to NCD risk factors disrupts essential public service amid this widespread pandemic. In paper,...

The main aims of the study were to evaluate phytochemical constituents and antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic activities extracts from stem wood Pterocarpus marsupium.Ethanol, acetone isopropyl alcohol (IPA) (1:1) P. marsupium subjected screening analysis biological August 2015 January 2016. antioxidant assay was carried out using 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging method, antimicrobial activity testing by cup diffusion antidiabetic test evaluation...

Abstract Objective This study was aimed to assess the perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among older adults in Bangladesh. Methods cross-sectional conducted October 2020 1032 Bangladeshi aged ≥60 years. A semi-structured questionnaire used collect information on participants’ characteristics related information. Perceived measured using seven-item Fear Scale (FCV-19S), where cumulative score ranged from 7 35. Multiple linear regression performed identify with COVID-19....

Abstract Background Racism is increasingly recognised as a significant health determinant that contributes to inequalities. In Australia efforts have been made bridge the gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people other Australians. This systematic scoping review aimed assess, synthesise, analyse evidence in about impacts of racism on mental physical Torrens peoples. Methods A search was conducted locate Australian studies English published 2000 2020. Five electronic databases...

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected all age groups worldwide, but older adults have been greatly with an increased risk of severe illness and mortality. Nepal is struggling the COVID-19 pandemic. The normal life adults, one vulnerable populations to infection, primarily impacted. current evidence shows that virus strains are deadly, non-compliance standard protocols can serious consequences, increasing fear among adults. This study assessed perceived associated...

Burgeoning burden of non-communicable disease among older adults is one the emerging public health problems. In COVID-19 pandemic, services in low- and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh, have been disrupted. This may posed challenges for with chronic conditions accessing essential care current pandemic. The present study aimed at exploring experienced by Bangladeshi receiving regular during pandemic.The followed a cross-sectional design was conducted 1032 aged 60 years above...

COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, was first reported in Wuhan, China and is now a pandemic affecting over 218 countries territories around the world. Nepal has been severely affected it, with an increasing number of confirmed cases casualties recent days, even after 8 months case detected China. As 26 November 2020, there were 227,600 COVID 209,435 recovered 1,412 deaths. This study aimed to compile public data available from Ministry Health Population (MoHP), Government (GoN) analyse 104...

The COVID-19 pandemic has been the most challenging public health issue which not only affected physical of global population but also aggravated mental conditions such as stress, anxiety, fear, depression and anger. While services are seriously hampered amid this pandemic, services, particularly those Low- Middle- Income Countries (LMICs) looking for alternatives to provide psychosocial support people beyond. Community Health Workers (CHWs) an integral part systems in many LMICs played...

In Nepal, little is known about the microbiological profile of wound infections in children and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns. Total 450 pus/wound swab samples collected were cultured using standard techniques colonies grown identified with help biochemical tests. The testing was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion technique. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates detected cefoxitin confirmed determining minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) oxacillin. 264...

Current evidence indicates that although they are correlated, health literacy (HL) and patient activation (PA) distinct. This article describes how HL, PA their determinants intersect diverge these concepts might inform the development of self-management interventions. The HL contribute to interventions in different ways. includes skills confidence required for while focuses more on motivation ability take action. In this light, communication needs be widely understood by academics,...

Background/objective The increasing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal underscores the importance strengthening primary healthcare systems to deliver efficient care. In this study, we examined barriers and facilitators engaging community health workers (CHWs) for NCDs prevention control Nepal. Design We used multiple approaches including (a) review relevant literature, (b) key personnel stakeholders’ consultation meetings (c) qualitative data collection using semistructured...

Abstract Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive and debilitating condition that affects individuals’ quality of life. COPD self-management supports provided by carers key to the life people living with COPD. Health literacy (HL) Patient Activation (PA) are main drivers practices (SMPs). However, their contribution remains be fully explored. This study aimed examine level practices, relationship socio-demographic factors, HL PA among multi-morbid patients...

Abstract Background Nepal’s low fertility rate and increasing life expectancy have resulted in a burgeoning older population. For millennia, filial piety shaped family cohesion helped Nepali adults achieve positive outcomes, but recently, it has been eroding. Furthermore, there are not enough institutional support options or alternatives to family-based care deal with the biosocial needs of adults. This study explored association between self-rated health among Methods A community-based...

There has been growing attention given to the mental health challenges faced by older adult populations, particularly among resettled refugee communities. Among these groups, prevalence of depressive symptoms often remains high due a multitude factors associated with displacement, trauma, and acculturation stress. Since 2008, Bhutanese refugees have in United States, making them one largest country. However, issues remain obscured for this demographic, as they are typically subsumed within...

This study investigated the relationship between family support (for daily activities and living) life satisfaction among Nepali older adults, with an additional focus on gender differences. Data were drawn from a cross-sectional survey conducted in rural eastern Nepal through interviewing adults aged 60 years above. The total analytical sample for this was 819. Life measured using Diener’s Satisfaction Scale. Binary logistic regression employed to explore associations reliance satisfaction....

This study aimed at assessing the nutritional status among elderly population and factors associated with malnutrition in community setting rural Nepal. Out of 339 participants, 24.8% (95% CI 20.21–29.30) fell into normal range; 49.6% 44.29–54.91) were risk for while malnourished range, based on Mini Nutritional Assessment scores. Our findings revealed that belonging to a Dalit community, being unemployed, having experience any form mistreatment, lack physical exercise, experiencing problems...

Elder mistreatment is a well-recognized public health issue with complex underlying factors. The current study hypothesized that there no effect of any the following factors on type elder mistreatment: ethnicity, age group, education status, gender, living arrangement, concentration problems, medication for disease, income level caregiver, use alcohol and tobacco products, dependence family or caregivers daily activities.We conducted cross-sectional 339 elders adults aged 60 above residing...

Health literacy (HL) and patient activation (PA) are necessary foundations to engage patients in self-management intervention. Each concept plays a unique role improving access the effective of chronic disease. In this cross-sectional study, we examined levels determinants HL PA among multi-morbid COPD Nepal.

Abstract Most studies either followed Joint National Committee 7 (JNC 7) or World Health Organization-International Society of Hypertension (WHO-ISH) guidelines to ascertain the prevalence hypertension among Bangladeshi adults. The American College Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) revised definition in 2017, which has significant public health importance. In Bangladesh, new guideline resulted changes and risk factors for compared JNC7 guideline. This study used data from most...