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Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
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ISSN 1727-5482 · Nepal Health Research Council · 1,103 articles in the index
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Health Effects of Intimate Partner Violence and Perception Regarding Minimization Strategies
Background: Intimate Partner Violence refers to any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm to those in the relationship. There are very serious health consequences in the health of women due to intimate partner violence. Thus, this study tries to…
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Assessment of Skin Carotenoids among School Children
Background: This study aimed to assess skin carotenoid measurement among children in the Hill region of Nepal. Methods: School children between 3 to 7 years old from six schools were enrolled in the study. Skin carotenoid levels were assessed using the Veggie Meter® (Longevity Link Corporation…
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Multidrug-Resistance and Biofilm Formation among Acinetobacter baumannii Isolated from Clinical Specimens
Background: Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a problematic pathogen due to its ability to become resistant to antibiotics and form biofilms. The aim of this study was to explore antibiotic resistance and biofilm formation, and examine any correlation between these in Acinetobacter baumannii…
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Sonography as an Adjunct to Digital Mammography in Patients with Dense Breasts
Background: Dense breasts are associated with an increased risk of cancer and also mask lesions on mammograms. In our study, we evaluated the role of sonography as an adjunct to digital mammography in patients with dense breasts. Methods: Sonography of 676 female patients with American College of…
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Social Anxiety and its Associated Factors among Secondary School Adolescents of Kathmandu Metropolitan, Nepal
Background: Social anxiety is an intense anxiety or fear of being judged, negatively evaluated, or rejected in a social situation. It often develops in early adolescence, which eventually grows up to adulthood, mostly without being diagnosed. This study assessed the prevalence and factors…
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Empowerment of School Adolescents for Prevention of Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: Application of an Integrated Experiential Learning Package
Background: The prevalence of gender discrimination and sexual harassment/ violence among children is alarmingly high in Nepal. This study aimed to measure aggregate changes in knowledge, attitude, and skills among school adolescents on gender discrimination; sexual harassment, mindfulness of…
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Evaluation of Olfactory Fossa Depth Using Computed Tomography
Background: Olfactory fossa is a depression in anterior cranial cavity whose floor is formed by cribriform plate of ethmoid bone and is susceptible to injury during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), especially when fossa is deep. Understanding of patient’s ethmoid roof anatomy and its…
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Self-Care Practices among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) requires continuous self-care practices to prevent acute and chronic complications. With the possibility of several physical and psychological complications alongside affecting the social aspect of life, improving self-care is highly important in patients with DM…
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Clinical Profile and Outcome of Delirium in Patients in The Semi-Closed Intensive Care Unit
Background: Delirium is an underdiagnosed condition in the intensive care unit. This study was conducted to know clinical profile and outcome of delirium in patients in the mixed semi-closed intensive care unit of medical college. Methods: This prospective observational study was done in 284…
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Prevalence of Spinal Injuries among Autopsied Cases of Traumatic Deaths
Background: Traumatic deaths, resulting from spinal injuries are significant issue in Nepal. The study aims to assess the prevalence of spinal injuries amongst the traumatic death cases brought in for autopsy in Jumla and to provide their socio-demographic profile. Methods: This is a descriptive…
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Colorectal Polyps in Young Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy
Background: More than 10 % of colorectal carcinoma occur in patients less than 50 years. Progression of a colorectal polyp to carcinoma may take 5 to 20 years. Implementing screening guidelines and removing such polyps would reduce the progression into carcinoma. The aim of the study was to find…
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Health and wellbeing Benefits of Urban Agriculture Practice in Kathmandu Valley
Background: Urban areas are occupied with dense population and green spaces are hard to find. Urban agriculture solves food security problems as well as has important positive health outcomes. The aim of this study is to determine health and wellbeing Benefits of Urban Agricultural Practice…
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Lived Experiences of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients undergoing Haemodialysis in a Tertiary Hospital of Nepal
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses significant global health challenges, including in Nepal, where the increasing need for hemodialysis are influencing patient’s daily life. This study aimed to explore lived experiences of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: A qualitative…
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Effectiveness of Structured Counseling Program for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Essential Hypertension
Background: The burden of hypertension is high in our context. Poor adherence contributes to poor hypertension control. This pilot study aims to study the effect of structured counseling programs on antihypertensive therapy adherence and blood pressure control. Methods: This is an…
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Functional Outcome of Single-Stage Reconstruction for the Multi-Ligament Injuries of the Knee
Background: Multi-ligament injuries of the knee are rare injuries that can cause significant impairment of the knee function. There is controversy in the treatment regarding staged versus single-stage surgery. This study was performed to assess the outcome of the single-staged reconstruction of the…
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Clinical Profile of Metabolic Derangements in Patients with Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is defined as a preventable and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation attributable to airway accompanied by alveolar abnormalities elicited by significant exposure to noxious particles or gases…
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Compliance with the Legal Provision of Tobacco Products in Nepal
Background: The tobacco epidemic is one of the major threats to public health, causing nearly 8 million deaths annually worldwide. In Nepal, every year, several Nepalese people die from tobacco-related diseases illnesses. Despite the implementation of several policies and strategies, tobacco use…
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Effects of Nutritional Counselling on Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women Attending Health Facilities In Dang Province 5 Nepal
Background: Proper nutrition counselling on healthy food habit to all pregnant women can be a strong weapon to achieve good health of mothers as well as healthy offspring. The main objective of this research was to assess the effectiveness of nutritional counseling on dietary intake and nutritional…
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Antibacterial Compounds of Actinomycetes Isolated From Altitude Soils
Background: Bacterial infection is a global threat due to antibiotic resistance. This demands the urgent need for novel antibiotics, and soil actinomycetes could be the potential candidate. The key objective of our study was to detect antibacterial compounds from selected actinomycetes species…
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