Blar i Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care på emneord "Nepal"
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25-hydroxy-vitamin D concentration is not affected by severe or non-severe pneumonia, or inflammation, in young children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-17)Poor vitamin D status has been associated with increased risk and severity of respiratory tract infections. Whether or not inflammation and infection affects 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration is controversial ... -
Delay in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Banke district, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2008-05-27)Background: Tuberculosis is one of the major causes of ill health in the world and almost 33% of the global new case was found in South East Asian Region. In 2006, tuberculosis incidence was reported 30,000 and 14,000 of ... -
Depression and sleep in the postnatal period. A study in Nepal and Norway.
(Doctoral thesis, 2009-03-17)Background: Mental disorders are highly prevalent across the world and are associated with serious impairment. Depression after childbirth affects both the mother and her infant. Women sleep less in the postnatal period, ... -
Determinants of voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-05-29)Background: In an era of treatment as prevention, voluntary HIV counseling and testing (VCT) is a crucial point to link individuals with HIV infection with treatment, care and support. VCT also promotes safer behavior (e.g. ... -
Early interruption of exclusive breastfeeding: results from the eight-country MAL-ED study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-01)We report the infant feeding experiences in the first month of life for 2,053 infants participating in “Malnutrition and Enteric Infections: Consequences for Child Health and Development” (MAL-ED). Eight sites (in Bangladesh, ... -
Ensuring disability inclusive healthcare in Nepal: A qualitative case study in Sindhupalchok District
(Master thesis, 2023-08-31)Persons with disabilities often face barriers to accessing healthcare services. Since the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), Nepal has shown its commitment to disability ... -
Infant feeding practices in Bhaktapur, Nepal: a cross-sectional, health facility based survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-01-10)Background: Promotion of proper breastfeeding practices for the first six months of life is the most cost-effective intervention for reducing childhood morbidity and mortality. However, the adherence to breastfeeding ... -
Iodine concentration in breastmilk and urine among lactating women of Bhaktapur, Nepal
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04-28)Adequate iodine concentration in breastmilk (BMIC) is essential for optimal neonatal thyroid hormone synthesis and neurological development in breastfed infants. For many decades, iodine deficiency has been a public health ... -
Low Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency among Nepalese Infants Despite High Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency among Their Mothers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-21)Background: Describing vitamin D status and its predictors in various populations is important in order to target public health measures. Objectives: To describe the status and predictors of vitamin D status in healthy ... -
Musculoskeletal Symptoms in adults in Kathmandu Metropolitan City: A Household survey
(Master thesis, 2014-06-17)Objective: - To obtain information about musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) in Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Nepal. Method: - A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed in KMC. There are 35 different wards (areas) ... -
Prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia among young children with acute diarrhea in Bhaktapur, Nepal
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-21)Iron deficiency anemia is still common in children under five years of age and may impair their growth and cognitive development. Diarrhea is the second most common reason for seeking medical care for young children in ... -
Survival on antiretroviral treatment among adult HIV-infected patients in Nepal: a retrospective cohort study in far-western Region, 2006-2011
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-12-26)Background: Though financial and policy level efforts are made to expand antiretroviral treatment (ART) service free of cost, survival outcome of ART program has not been systematically evaluated in Nepal. This study ... -
The association between socioeconomic status and linear growth in Nepalese children under 2 years of age
(Master thesis, 2021-05-31)The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) advocate the importance of the first 1,000 days (from conception to the 2nd birthday) for a child ́s optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment. ... -
Tracking of infant and young child feeding practices among 9- to 24 month-old children in Nepal: the MAL-ED Birth Cohort Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-10-17)Objective: The present study aimed to assess infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and the tracking of dietary diversity score (DDS), intakes of Fe- and vitamin A-rich foods and meal frequency in a peri-urban ... -
Vitamin status among breastfed infants in Bhaktapur, Nepal
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-03-08)Vitamin deficiencies are known to be common among infants residing in low- and middle-income countries but relatively few studies have assessed several biochemical parameters simultaneously. The objective of the study was ...