Search Results - "Shakya, Prakash"
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Nepalese migrants in Japan: What is holding them back in getting access to healthcare?
Published in PloS one (07-09-2018)“…Migrants are one of the most deprived and vulnerable groups who receive the least health services in the society. Only a few studies have been conducted on…”
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Factors associated with access to HIV testing among international students in Japanese language schools in Tokyo
Published in PloS one (02-07-2020)“…Japan has been recognized for its excellent universal health coverage system. However, the migrant population faces many barriers in accessing health services…”
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Cancer information seeking and scanning behavior among Nepalese migrants in Japan and its association with preventive behavior
Published in PloS one (29-06-2020)“…Background Increasing attention is being paid to cancer information seeking (CISE) (active searching for cancer-related health information) and information…”
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Effectiveness of community-based peer support for mothers to improve their breastfeeding practices: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in PloS one (16-05-2017)“…We searched for evidence regarding community-based peer support for mothers in databases, such as PubMed/MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science,…”
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School health and nutrition program implementation, impact, and challenges in schools of Nepal: stakeholders' perceptions
Published in Tropical medicine and health (14-05-2019)“…The School Health and Nutrition (SHN) program is a cost-effective intervention for resource-poor countries. SHN program aims to provide timely support and…”
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Effects of nutrition interventions during pregnancy on low birth weight: an overview of systematic reviews
Published in BMJ global health (01-09-2017)“…IntroductionLow birth weight (LBW, birth weight less than 2500 g) is associated with infant mortality and childhood morbidity. Poor maternal nutritional status…”
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Multilevel determinants of antiretroviral therapy initiation and retention in the test-and-treat era of Nepal: a qualitative study
Published in BMC health services research (13-08-2024)“…The transition to the "test-and-treat" policy in Nepal in 2017, coupled with the rapid initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2020, necessitates an…”
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Effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among patients with primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy: A systematic review
Published in Journal of dermatological science (01-04-2018)“…Primary hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (PHO), also known as pachydermoperiostosis is a rare genetic disease which predominantly affects skin, bone and soft…”
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Efficacy of Short Course Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Surgical Treatment of Closed Fracture
Published in Birat journal of health sciences (03-05-2019)“…Introduction: Unnecessary and rampant use of antibiotic for perioperative prophylaxis are not only increasing cost of treatment but also are hazardous in terms…”
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Efficacy of Physiotherapy in Improving the Range of Motion of Elbow after the Treatment of Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fracture
Published in Birat journal of health sciences (05-09-2018)“…Introduction: Temporary stiffness of elbow range of motion (ROM) after treatment of supracondylar humeral fracture in children is often a parental…”
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Effectiveness of nutrition training of health workers toward improving caregivers' feeding practices for children aged six months to two years: a systematic review
Published in Nutrition journal (20-05-2013)“…Nutrition training of health workers can help to reduce child undernutrition. Specifically, trained health workers might contribute to this end through…”
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Bicentric Bipolar Prosthesis in Non-Traumatic Hip Pathologies: Maximum 10 Years Follow Up
Published in Birat journal of health sciences (12-01-2018)“…Introduction: Introduction of bipolar prosthesis was basically made for the treatment of fresh fracture neck of femur in elderly, but with advancement in…”
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Infant Feeding Guidelines for the Asia Pacific Region
Published in Asia-Pacific journal of public health (01-11-2018)“…Good nutrition for infants, during the first 1000 days from conception, is one of the most important determinants of a healthy long life. Breastfeeding is the…”
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