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Newest firstMen who have sex with men (MSM) have an elevated risk of adverse outcomes associated with cannabis use. Many studies have been conducted globally; however, there is a lack of research regarding the existing status and factors associated with cannabis use among MSM in Nepal. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the characteristics and factors associated with cannabis use among MSM in Nepal. A cross-sectional resp…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNepal is experiencing a rapid demographic shift toward an aging population, with concurrent increase in morbidity and medication-related problems. Despite this, the multidimensional experience of medication-related burden (MRB) and refill adherence remain under-studied, particularly through the lens of socio-demographic, clinical and medication-related predictive features. This study aimed to assess MRB…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare services globally, particularly in low-resource settings. This study explores the impact of the pandemic on physiotherapy services in Nepal. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted. Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 physiotherapists, while quantitative data were gathered from an onsite survey of 29 heal…
Background Understanding drug abuse triggers is crucial for preventing youth from succumbing to addiction. This study aimed to identify the drivers and psychosocial factors influencing illicit drug-substance abuse among individuals undergoing deaddiction treatment at male drug rehabilitation centers in eastern Nepal. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 14 registered drug rehabilitation centers in Kosh…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDepression and quality of life (QoL) are significant issues affecting the elderly population. This research sought to evaluate the prevalence of depression and explore its connection to QoL among older adults living in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Nepal. MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from February 2024 to July 2025, involving 250 elderly individuals aged 60 and above. The…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundLow birth weight (LBW), defined as infants weighing less than 2500 grams, is a key indicator of health and developmental outcomes. It is associated with long term consequences such as increased risks of behavioral, psychological and learning challenges. The contributing factors of LBW includes poverty, maternal smoking, limited access to healthcare and so on. Understanding these influences is essential f…
Open article record in new tab ↗Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) remains a critical public health challenge for children under five in Nepal, with persistent socioeconomic inequities in disease burden. This cross-sectional study analyzed Nepals 2016 Demographic and Health Survey (n=4,887) to identify determinants of ARI using caregiver reported symptoms of rapid breathing and chest-related issues within two weeks of the survey. Weighted logistic…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundUnderstanding implementation fidelity, or adherence to the intervention-as-intended, is essential to interpreting the results of evaluations. In this paper, we propose a longitudinal, explanatory approach to implementation fidelity through a realist evaluation lens. We apply this approach to a mixed-method assessment of implementation fidelity to an electronic decision support system intervention to impr…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesCOVID disease started in the late 2019 and within a short time became a pandemic disease. With the increasing morbidity and mortality all over the world and the therapeutics not doing wonders, scientists were in the attempt to develop vaccines as a mitigating measure. With continuous efforts and developments, different vaccines were developed and rolled out gradually in different countries. Concerns were…
Open article record in new tab ↗Nepal is a geographically, ecologically, bio-culturally and ethnically diverse country. Cannabis has been a flora, used in various forms and ways and its effect has been variably a matter of concern in Nepal. Perception to its use has also been changing with time with the dynamics of various factors and trends around and in the world. The views of its proponents at times appear with relatively more powerful influe…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Prescription practices, especially in South Asian countries, have come under investigation for quality. Although there have been no studies in Nepal that have analyzed the prescription pattern of FDCs for different levels of health care centers, several studies from Nepal and other countries in the region have revealed poor medicine use practices, including irrational use of fixed-dose drug combinations…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Poor mental health among medical students is widely acknowledged. Studies on mental health among medical students of Nepal are lacking. Therefore, we conducted a study to determine the prevalence of mental disorders. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students at KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Nepal from December 2016 to February 2017. Our survey instrument consis…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Headache disorders, anxiety and depression - the major disorders of the brain - are highly comorbid in the western world. Whether this is so in South Asia has not been investigated, but the question is of public-health importance to countries in the region. We aimed to investigate associations, and their direction(s), between headache disorders (migraine, tension-type headache [TTH] and headache on ≥15…
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