Breast cancer screening (BCS) and cervical (CCS) are integral parts of initiatives to reduce the burden associated with these diseases. In this context, we aimed determine factors BCS CCS uptake among Nepalese women aged 30 49 years using data from Nepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2022. We performed a weighted analysis account complex survey design NDHS employed univariable multivariable logistic regression results were presented as crude odds ratio adjusted (AOR) along 95% confidence...

Introduction: Depression is an important public health issue responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality among elderly. There were very few studies related with depression elderly from rural community of Nepal. The objectives to assess in Chhayanath Rara municipality.Methods: An observational cross-section study was conducted 387 through face-to-face interviews by using Geriatric Scale-short scale (GSD 15) a municipality Ethical Approval taken Institutional Review Committee...

Introduction: Patient satisfaction is an important and commonly used valid indicator for themeasurement of service quality. responses to healthcare services are one the bestways obtain information about patient views regarding quality healthcare. The mainaim study was find out patient’s level in tertiary care center.
 Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional conducted among 94 outpatients at a carecenter. Data were collected after obtaining ethical clearance from institutional review...

The construction industry in Nepal, which employs a significant proportion of the population, ranks as one largest industries country. Construction work is physically demanding and can be risky due to use heavy machinery presence intense physical labor. However, mental health workers Nepal often neglected. This study aimed assess psychological distress (depression, anxiety, stress symptoms) its association with socio-demographic, lifestyle, occupational factors among Kavre district, Nepal.We...


 Introduction: Many college students suffer from sleep disorders, including insomnia, and deprivation, resulting in a poor quality. Students are at risk for those may also be academic failure. The main aim of the study is to assess level quality among Kathmandu, Nepal.
 Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted with 504 class 11 12 any faculties selected colleges Kathmandu. Simple random sampling used selection colleges. Ethical approval taken before data collection. Participants...

Globally, COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on mental health. In Nepal, positive cases have to self-isolate at home in multi-generational and multi-family households. This could be strongly associated with depression, anxiety, stress-related health outcomes. Additionally, related stigma fear of transmission may intensify stress symptoms. study determined the prevalence symptoms their association presence comorbid conditions among isolated positives Karnali province, Nepal.

Background: Adolescents are in the transition phase between childhood and adulthood. Their mental health influences many aspects their life as they go through physical emotional changes. Adolescent is harmed by changes state, well increased academic pressure. This study aimed to assess stress its associated factors among adolescents rural Nepal. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted 424 residing Karnali Province, Academic measured using Student Assessing Stress....

Introduction: Postpartum Depression is an important public health problem in developing country like Nepal. Although prevalence of postpartum depression high our setting, it most neglected area mental health. These have negative consequences not only to mother but also infant. Data related Nepal are limited, research this particular field will contribute knowing the gravity situation and helps formulate factor association upcoming researchers. This done order find out depression.
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Background: Depression is a common public health problem among elders worldwide and associated with high morbidity disability. This study aims to assess depression its factors elderly in old-age homes community of Kathmandu district.Method: A comparative cross-sectional recruited 122 from district. was measured using the Geriatric Scale-short scale (GDS-15). Socio-demographic medical history collected semi-structured questionnaire. We utilized bivariate logistic regression association each...

Cancer stigma is known to have an adverse impact on cancer patients as well vulnerable groups who are at risk of developing cancer. In Nepal, there no validated instrument for assessing and has been relatively little research examining the stigmatization among Nepalese population.We aimed validate Stigma Scale (CASS) apparently healthy Nepali women.We interviewed 426 women after translation, back-translation, cross-cultural adaptation CASS into Nepali. We assessed internal consistency using...

Introduction: Health seeking behavior refers to the action taken by individuals maintain, attain, and regain good health prevent illness. Despite increasing number of care delivery system in our country still people are not utilizing service properly. As age advances, there is a high chance having both physical mental impairment. Thus, objective study was assess among elderly find-out factors associated with it.
 Method: A community-based cross-sectional conducted Nason Rural...


 Introduction: For the reduction of financial burden and to achieve universal health care, Government Nepal launched a security program called as Social Health Insurance Program. This study aimed find factors associated with utilization social insurance scheme.
 Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional was conducted in Bhaktapur Municipality ward no 2. 422 households were chosen using systematic random sampling. Questionnaires used measure affecting utilization. The collected data...

This study aimed to measure the prevalence of respiratory symptoms/illnesses and evaluate their association with similar exposure groups among brick kiln workers in Nepal. cross-sectional survey used a modified Nepali version American Thoracic Society Division Lung Diseases (ATS-DLD) questionnaire symptoms illnesses 390 workers. Logistic regression analyses were performed assess between groups, age, duration work, smoking A significant number reported experiencing chronic cough (12.3%),...

Introduction: Globally, over two billion people suffer from vision impairment, almost half preventable. In Nepal, the Eastern Regional Eye Care Program introduced self-vision assessment charts in 137 schools for early eye issue detection. This study assessed charts' use and perceived impact.Methods: A multi-method was conducted to evaluate of Nepal. Ethical approval obtained Institutional Review Board (Refrence number: 72-079-040). Quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire...

Introduction: The growing prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is a critical threat for global health,including in Nepal, especially Kathmandu District, where diabetic patients are increasing hospitals catastrophically. This study tends to assess the rate type 2 among admitted visiting hospital Kathmandu.
 Methods: An electronic chart review was done NepalPolice hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. Ethical approval taken from Nepal Health ResearchCouncil. Considering eligibility criteria, 8631...

Background: Early and late introduction of complementary feeding is associated with increased morbidity nutritional deficiencies in children. In 2016, the under 5 mortality rate Nepal was 39 deaths per 1000 live births around 1 million children had suffered from chronic malnutrition. The main aim this study to identify level knowledge practice regarding among mothers aged group 6 24 months Bhanu Municipality, Tanahu District, Nepal.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional conducted 158 age...

Background: In Nepal, the stress factor is exacerbated by a large number of police officers working away from home with less family contact, hectic work schedule in pandemic situation, companions suffering illness and updates on additional cases rising mortality rates, lack access to Personal Protection Equipment. The main aim this study was identify prevalence COVID among Nepal during pandemic.Methods: We conducted cross-sectional (n=1526) Province X Nepal. Semi-structured questionnaire...

Abstract Cancer is the primary cause of death globally, and despite significant advancements in treatment survival rates, it still stigmatized many parts world. However, there limited public health research on cancer stigma among general population (non-patient) women Nepal. Therefore, this study aims to determine prevalence its associated factors group. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional 426 healthy aged 30 – 60 years who were residents Dhulikhel Banepa central measured using Stigma...

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) remains the most feasible cervical cancer screening test in resource-constrained settings of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), which are often performed camps or primary/community health centers by nurses instead preferred but unavailable expert Gynecologist. To address highly subjective nature test, various handheld devices integrating cameras smartphones have been recently explored to capture images during VIA aid decision-making via...

The objective of this research was to assess the prevalence dating violence (DV) and factors associated among undergraduate public health students Kathmandu metropolitan city (KMC), Nepal.

The transition to the "test-and-treat" policy in Nepal 2017, coupled with rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) 2020, necessitates an in-depth understanding factors influencing ART and retention. This study investigates these from perspectives healthcare providers, families/communities, people living HIV (PLHIV). Employing a qualitative design, interviews were conducted 24 clients 26 providers across different provinces Nepal. A comprehensive interview guide facilitated...

Introduction Cancer is the primary cause of death globally, and despite significant advancements in treatment survival rates, it still stigmatized many parts world. However, there limited public health research on cancer stigma among general female population Nepal. Therefore, this study aims to determine prevalence its associated factors group. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional 426 healthy women aged 30 60 years who were residents Dhulikhel Banepa central measured using Stigma Scale...

Introduction: The National Health Summit is a policy discussion platform that advocates the statement stated by Policy 2019 which results in set of declarations to address issues health system. This study’s objective monitor extent declaration’s implementation, its facilitators-barriers, and formulate recommendation for future implementation strategies.Methods: qualitative study conducted Nepal Medical Association. November-December 2024. Ethical approval from Research Council, Review Board...

Lockdown is essential for containing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. It best measure to maintainextreme social distancing which has been effective in controlling infection and saving lives.But they are causing huge loss economically, disrupting life distress around theworld. Reopening too quickly or boldly without a goal-oriented strategy could mean secondwave as fierce even worse first. The fundamentals virus remain same –one infected person will, lockdown pass it onto three others on average....

Sexual abuse remains a hidden and underreported form of violence against children serious public health concern. Although it results in severe mental, physical, psychological risks with consequences such as depression, fear, low self-esteem, is still an unexplored less prioritized area Nepal. The objective this study was to determine the prevalence Child Abuse among school municipality.This descriptive cross-sectional study, conducted 405 students, aged below 18 Mandan-Deupur Municipality,...