https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1897 2026-04-15T13:11:28Z 2026-04-15T13:11:28Z Jha, R Shrestha, A Pant, A Adhikari, R C Karki, S https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1933 2024-03-10T09:43:21Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Comment on “Status of Pathology Professionals†Authors: Jha, R; Shrestha, A; Pant, A; Adhikari, R C; Karki, S Abstract: Abstract In 2012 Jan issue, Journal of Nepal Health Research Council published an article “Status of Pathology Professionals†by Mishra SK affiliated to Concern for Public Health and Development (C-PHD), Kathmandu, Tiwari BR affiliated to Department of Clinical Microbiology, People’s Dental College, Tribhuwan University and Yadav BK from Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, TribhuwanUniversity, Nepal.As a result, comments were sent to JNHRC, and are published below. Mishra SK, Tiwari BR, Yadav BK. Status of Pathology Professionals. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2012 Jan;10(20):37-40. PMID: 22929635. Description: Letters to the Editor

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Khanal, V https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1932 2024-03-10T09:45:37Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Comment on “Risk Factors Associated With Low Birth Weight†Authors: Khanal, V Abstract: Abstract In 2011 Oct issue, Journal of Nepal Health Research Council published an article “risk factors associated with low birth weight†by Yadav DK affiliated to School of Health and Allied Sciences, Pokhara University, Chaudhary U affiliated to Child Welfare Scheme, Kaski, and Shrestha N from CIST College, Kathmandu, Nepal. As a result, comments were sent to JNHRC, and are published below. Yadav DK, Chaudhary U, Shrestha N. Risk Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2011 Oct;9(19):159-64. PMID: 22929846. Description: Letters to the Editor

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Chhetry, D B Upreti, S R Dangal, G Subedi, P K Khanal, M N https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1931 2024-05-07T06:21:23Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Impact Evaluation of Uterine Prolapse Surgery in Nepalese Women Authors: Chhetry, D B; Upreti, S R; Dangal, G; Subedi, P K; Khanal, M N Abstract: Abstract Background: The problem of uterine prolapse exists throughout Nepal and negatively affects women’s health and quality of life (QOL). The Government of Nepal recognizes it as a priority problem. Methods: This study was conducted in eight districts to examine the status and problems of women who have undergone prolapse surgery. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to examine the issues of prolapse. Survey method was used to administer the questionnaire. Results: Sixty-six percent women reported pelvic organ prolapse at an early age. The mean age of its occurrence was 28 years. In the hill/mountain districts, 52% women among the non-poor and 72% among the poor went to health camps for surgery indicating that the camps were fulfilling the demands of the poor. Majority (>75%) of them from remote districts went to health camps for surgery indicating the camps were more beneficial to women in remote areas. Counseling was weak in the health camps and the use of IEC materials was minimal. Majority had improved health status after surgery. The incidence of post-surgery problems were as follows: 10.1% in government hospitals, 11.1% in non-government hospitals and 15.1% in health camps. Conclusions: Despite improved performance of health camps, the program for prolapse management still seems weak due to lack of ownership of local health institutions and lack of proper coordination among the stakeholders/ partners. However, these camps need to be scaled up for the benefit of the unreached population. Keywords: Nepalese women; pelvic organ prolapse; prolapse surgery; uterine prolapse. Description: Original Article

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Aryal, D R Gurung, R Misra, S Khanal, P Pradhan, A Gurubacharya, S M https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14356/1930 2024-03-10T09:53:31Z 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Intrauterine Growth Curves for Singleton Live Babies in Paropakar Maternity and Women’s Hospital in Nepal Authors: Aryal, D R; Gurung, R; Misra, S; Khanal, P; Pradhan, A; Gurubacharya, S M Abstract: Abstract Background: To construct birth weight, crown heel length and head circumference centile chart referenced to gestational age for Nepalese infants. Methods: The study was conducted over a period of six months. It included consecutive live births from 28 to 42 weeks of gestation. Their birth weight, crown-heel length and head circumference were recorded. Smoothed percentile values along with curves were created using the Lambda Mu Sigma (LMS) method. The curves were compared with one of the Indian study. Results: A total of 9710 newborns were measured. The mean birth weight, crown-heel length, head circumference at 40 weeks were 3023g, 49.22cm and 33.61cm respectively. Smoothed percentile values calculated gave the cutoffs for defining small and large gestational age for Nepalese newborns. Comparison with Indian study showed significant difference (p<0.01) in weight. The Indian babies weighed less than Nepalese babies. Conclusions: The referenced growth standards help in clinical assessment, defining and identifying high risk newborns, thus, leading to improved care and management of neonates. It should help public health policy makers to track population difference due to several factors, intervene and find response over time.  Keywords: centile, crown-heel length, gestation, growth curves, head circumference, newborn and weight. Description: Original Article

2012-01-01T00:00:00Z