A5023685424- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Women's Hospital
2023
Maternity and Children's Hospital
2023
Sobhraj Maternity Hospital
2023
Bir Hospital
2022
Strategic action plans around newborn health evaluation are needed, to address the high neonatal mortality rate in Nepal. Surveillance systems, like Newborn Metabolic Screening (NBS), could reveal unrecognized drivers of death. NBS is not routinely performed Our objective was determine feasibility establishing NBS, and its acceptability among healthcare providers parents,
Introduction Neonatal sepsis, a significant contributor to global neonatal mortality, poses substantial risks infant health, particularly in low-resource countries like Nepal. Despite its high prevalence, there is lack of clarity defining and understanding leading challenges diagnosing managing the condition effectively. The probable impact sepsis on long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes, including motor cognitive delays, remains under-explored primary objective this study report prevalence...
Introduction: Free Newborn Care (FNC) service has been implemented to address the financial barriers access sick newborn care in Nepal. This study was designed evaluate effectiveness of FNC package terms its adequacy support a facility financially and factors be considered for reimbursement schemes guideline. Methods: is cross sectional retrospective where 2907 newborns who received from 2019 Mar 15 2021 Jan 14 over 20 months were included. Descriptive statistics using frequency percentages...
<h3>Objectives</h3> Vitamin B-12 deficiency is common in many low- and low-middle-income countries. Vegetarian dietary practices often contribute to this high prevalence. Several observational studies have documented the association of pregnancy with poor neurodevelopment amongst infants [1,2]. However, clinical trials are few inconclusive [3,4]. Hence, current trial proposed evaluate efficacy maternal supplementation vegetarian pregnant women for improving- Infant at 9 months age...
Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in many low and low-middle-income countries. pregnancy has been associated with poor infant neurodevelopment. Clinical trials are few inconclusive. Hence, the current clinical trial proposed to evaluate efficacy of maternal supplementation vegetarian pregnant women for improving neurodevelopment at 9 months age.Methods: This multi-centric, double-blind, randomized controlled enrolled 708 first trimester from facilities New Delhi, India (n=370)...
Introduction: Prematurity is a major cause of admission in the NICU most hospitals. Premature babies are likely to face complications. Understanding factors contributing preterm mortality needed identify interventions required reduce neonatal rate. This study aims determine causes babies. Methods: A retrospective was carried out Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal. All admitted sick newborn units were included. Descriptive statistics performed using...
Introduction: The postpartum period is a high-risk time for unintended pregnancies. A short inter-pregnancy interval leads to series of complications both the mother and fetus. Postpartum contraceptive knowledge helps women decide frame future pregnancy prepare. study aimed find out prevalence family planning among undergoing deliveries in tertiary care hospital. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional was conducted from hospital records all delivering Jan 2017 2019. Ethical approval taken...
Introduction: Anemia is a major risk factor for poor maternal health status. during pregnancy leads to birth outcomes such as fetal anemia, low weight, preterm birth, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality. This study aimed assess the effect of anemia in its perinatal outcome. Methods: A prospective was conducted among 370 pregnant women Dhulikhel Hospital, Kavre from June 2017 December 2017. Descriptive statistics were used represent socio-clinical characteristics. Bivariate analysis performed...