31 results on '"Thapa, Kusum"'
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2. Postpartum hemorrhage care bundles to improve adherence to guidelines: A WHO technical consultation
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Althabe, Fernando, Therrien, Michelle NS, Pingray, Veronica, Hermida, Jorge, Gülmezoglu, Ahmet M, Armbruster, Deborah, Singh, Neelima, Guha, Moytrayee, Garg, Lorraine F, Souza, Joao P, Smith, Jeffrey M, Winikoff, Beverly, Thapa, Kusum, Hébert, Emmanuelle, Liljestrand, Jerker, Downe, Soo, Elorrio, Ezequiel Garcia, Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam, Byaruhanga, Emmanuel K, Lissauer, David M, Oguttu, Monica, Dumont, Alexandre, Escobar, Maria F, Fuchtner, Carlos, Lumbiganon, Pisake, Burke, Thomas F, and Miller, Suellen
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Reproductive Medicine ,Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ,Clinical Research ,Pediatric ,Good Health and Well Being ,Female ,Guideline Adherence ,Humans ,International Cooperation ,Patient Care Bundles ,Postpartum Hemorrhage ,Pregnancy ,World Health Organization ,Aortic compression ,Bimanual compression ,Intrauterine balloon tamponade ,Non-pneumatic antishock garment ,Obstetric hemorrhage ,Patient care bundles ,Postpartum hemorrhage ,Tranexamic acid ,Uterotonics ,Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine ,Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine ,Reproductive medicine - Abstract
ObjectiveTo systematically develop evidence-based bundles for care of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).MethodsAn international technical consultation was conducted in 2017 to develop draft bundles of clinical interventions for PPH taken from the WHO's 2012 and 2017 PPH recommendations and based on the validated "GRADE Evidence-to-Decision" framework. Twenty-three global maternal-health experts participated in the development process, which was informed by a systematic literature search on bundle definitions, designs, and implementation experiences. Over a 6-month period, the expert panel met online and via teleconferences, culminating in a 2-day in-person meeting.ResultsThe consultation led to the definition of two care bundles for facility implementation. The "first response to PPH bundle" comprises uterotonics, isotonic crystalloids, tranexamic acid, and uterine massage. The "response to refractory PPH bundle" comprises compressive measures (aortic or bimanual uterine compression), the non-pneumatic antishock garment, and intrauterine balloon tamponade (IBT). Advocacy, training, teamwork, communication, and use of best clinical practices were defined as PPH bundle supporting elements.ConclusionFor the first response bundle, further research should assess its feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness; and identify optimal implementation strategies. For the response to refractory bundle, further research should address pending controversies, including the operational definition of refractory PPH and effectiveness of IBT devices.
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3. Implementation of maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) in humanitarian settings: insights and experiences of humanitarian health practitioners and global technical expert meeting attendees
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Russell, Neal, Tappis, Hannah, Mwanga, Jean Paul, Black, Benjamin, Thapa, Kusum, Handzel, Endang, Scudder, Elaine, Amsalu, Ribka, Reddi, Jyoti, Palestra, Francesca, and Moran, Allisyn C.
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- 2022
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4. A Review on Biology, Status, and Medicinal Importance of Echinochloa colona L.
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Bohara, Bhuwan, Oli, Sarita, Kafle, Binod, Thapa, Kusum, and Bohara, Menuka
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LIFE cycles (Biology) ,AGRICULTURAL productivity ,CROP yields ,ECHINOCHLOA ,RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
Echinochloa colona L., commonly known as jungle rice, is a pervasive weed that poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity worldwide. This review explores the comprehensive aspects of the weed, including its biology, ecological status, and intriguing medicinal properties. As a C4 grass species, E. colona L. adapts well to diverse environmental conditions, leading to its wider spread distribution and adverse impact on crop yields. The review begins by delving into the weeds' morphological and physiological characteristics, shedding light on its life cycle, growth habits, and reproductive mechanisms. The ecological status selection provides insights into E. colona L. global distribution, its impact on different crops, and the mechanisms that contribute to its resilience and adaptability. In addition to its role as a notorious weed, E. colona L. harbors medicinal properties that have been conventionally recognized in various cultures. The review explores the ethnobotanical uses of E. colona L., emphasizing its potential therapeutic benefits. Phytochemical analyses reveal the presence of bioactive compounds with antioxidants and exploration of its medicinal applications. Despite its weed status, understanding the ecological and biological aspects of E. colona L. is crucial for developing effective management strategies. Furthermore, recognizing the medicinal potential of this weed may offer alternative perspectives, fostering research into sustainable uses that could benefit both agriculture and human health. This comprehensive review provides a valuable resource for researchers, agronomists, and pharmacologists, guiding future studies aimed at harnessing the full potential of E. colona L. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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5. Improving post-partum family planning services provided by female community health volunteers in Nepal: a mixed methods study
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Thapa, Kusum, Dhital, Rolina, Rajbhandari, Sameena, Mishra, Sangeeta, Subedi, Shanti, Dotel, Bhogendra Raj, Vaidya, Sapana, Pande, Saroja, Tunnacliffe, Emily-Anne, Makins, Anita, and Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam
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- 2020
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6. Programmes for advance distribution of misoprostol to prevent post-partum haemorrhage : a rapid literature review of factors affecting implementation
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Smith, Helen J, Colvin, Christopher J, Richards, Esther, Roberson, Jeffrey, Sharma, Geeta, Thapa, Kusum, and Gülmezoglu, A Metin
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- 2016
7. Integrating postpartum contraceptive counseling and IUD insertion services into maternity care in Nepal: results from stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial
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Pradhan, Elina, Canning, David, Shah, Iqbal H., Puri, Mahesh, Pearson, Erin, Thapa, Kusum, Bajracharya, Lata, Maharjan, Manju, Maharjan, Dev C., Bajracharya, Lata, Shakya, Ganga, and Chaudhary, Pushpa
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- 2019
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8. Factors affecting the behavior outcomes on post-partum intrauterine contraceptive device uptake and continuation in Nepal: a qualitative study
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Thapa, Kusum, Dhital, Rolina, Rajbhandari, Sameena, Acharya, Shreedhar, Mishra, Sangeeta, Pokhrel, Sunil Mani, Pande, Saroja, Tunnacliffe, Emily-Ann, and Makins, Anita
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- 2019
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9. Essential basic and emergency obstetric and newborn care: From education and training to service delivery and quality of care
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Otolorin, Emmanuel, Gomez, Patricia, Currie, Sheena, Thapa, Kusum, and Dao, Blami
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- 2015
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10. Newborn survival in Nepal: a decade of change and future implications
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Pradhan, Y V, Upreti, Shyam Raj, KC, Naresh Pratap, KC, Ashish, Khadka, Neena, Syed, Uzma, Kinney, Mary V, Adhikari, Ramesh Kant, Shrestha, Parashu Ram, Thapa, Kusum, Bhandari, Amit, Grear, Kristina, Guenther, Tanya, and Wall, Stephen N
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- 2012
11. Developing Rubella Vaccination Policy in Nepal—Results From Rubella Surveillance and Seroprevalence and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Studies
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Upreti, Shyam Raj, Thapa, Kusum, Pradhan, Yasho Vardan, Shakya, Geeta, Sapkota, Yuddha Dhoj, Anand, Abhijeet, Taylor, Thomas, Mach, Ondrej, Reef, Susan, Pattamadilok, Sirima, Liyanage, Jayantha, O'Connor, Patrick, Sedai, Tika, Bhandary, Sagar Ram, Partridge, Jeffrey, and Schluter, William
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- 2011
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12. Can midlevel health-care providers administer early medical abortion as safely and effectively as doctors? A randomised controlled equivalence trial in Nepal
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Warriner, IK, Wang, Duolao, Huong, NT My, Thapa, Kusum, Tamang, Anand, Shah, Iqbal, Baird, David T, and Meirik, Olav
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- 2011
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13. Role Of Ayurvedic Medicine And Panchakarma In Hypothyroidism: Narrative Literature Review.
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Thapa, Kusum, Katara, Pankaj Kumar, and Gupta, Arun
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The pathological condition of thyroid hormone insufficiency, known as hypothyroidism, occurs when the thyroid gland does not generate enough thyroxine. It can cause a variety of symptoms, such as the inability to tolerate cold, lethargy, constipation, a slow heartbeat, sadness, and weight gain. Around 4-5% of people globally are hypothyroid. According to Ayurveda, hypothyroidism causes the Pitta Dosha kshaya and the Kapha Dosha and Vata Dosha vruddhi to be evoked. Thyroid hormone, which is connected to Agni's role in Ayurveda, controls the bulk of bodily metabolic processes. According to Ayurveda, the cause of hypothyroidism is assumed to be due to underactive Agni and an unbalanced state of the Doshas Therefore, Ayurvedic treatments for hypothyroidism include Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya Karma, Shirodhara, and Shamana Aushadhi. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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14. Evaluating the impact of female community health volunteer involvement in a postpartum family planning intervention in Nepal: A mixed-methods study at one-year post-intervention.
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Dhital, Rolina, Silwal, Ram Chandra, Pokhrel, Khem Narayan, Pokhrel, Sabina, Tuladhar, Heera, Bright, Suzanna, Tunnacliffe, Emily-Anne, Thapa, Kusum, and Makins, Anita
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FAMILY planning ,PUERPERIUM ,PUBLIC health ,FAMILY counseling ,FAMILY planning services ,NUTRITION counseling - Abstract
Introduction: This is a one-year post-intervention study following an initiative to provide orientation to female community health volunteers (FCHVs) on postpartum family planning in Nepal. In light of positive results in the earlier post-intervention study, this study was designed to provide a more long-term perspective on sustainability by assessing the effect at one-year post-intervention. Methods: This mixed-methods study was conducted in January 2020 in Morang district, Nepal. We collected quantitative data from a knowledge assessment of FCHVs who had participated in the intervention on postpartum family planning, data on their community-based counseling coverage and through interviews with postpartum mothers in two selected hospitals. Qualitative data were collected through six key informant interviews with health providers and four focus group discussions with FCHVs involved in the intervention. We performed descriptive and multivariate analyses for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. Results: In total, 206 FCHVs participated in the one-year post-intervention study with significant improvement in knowledge of postpartum family planning as compared to pre-intervention period. The adjusted odds ratios (AOR) for knowledge of the 5 key messages on postpartum family planning as compared to the pre-intervention period included 1) knowledge on postpartum family planning can be used immediately after birth (AOR = 18.1, P<0.001), 2) postpartum intra-uterine device (PPIUD) can provide protection up to 12 years (AOR = 2.9, P = 0.011), 3) mothers who undergo cesarean section can use PPIUD (AOR = 2.3, P<0.001), 4) PPIUD can be inserted immediately after birth (AOR = 6.2, P <0.001), and 5) women should go for follow-up immediately if the IUD strings are seen outside vulva (AOR = 2.0, P = 0.08). The FCHVs answering 4 or more questions correctly was 10 times higher (AOR = 10.1, P<0.001) at one-year post-intervention, whereas it was 25 times higher at immediate-post-test (AOR = 25.1, p<0.001) as compared to pre-intervention phase. The FCHVs had counseled 71% of the pregnant women (n = 538) within their communities at one-year post-intervention. The postpartum mothers in hospitals had a 2 times higher odds of being counseled by FCHVs during their pregnancy at one-year post-intervention (AOR = 1.8, P = 0.039) than in pre-intervention phase. The qualitative findings suggested a positive impression regarding the FCHV's involvement in postpartum family planning counseling in the communities, however, supervision and monitoring over a longer term was identified as a key challenge and that may influence sustainability of community-based and hospital-based postpartum family planning services. Conclusion: The FCHVs' knowledge and community-based activities on postpartum family planning remained higher than in the pre-intervention. However, it declined when compared to the immediate post-intervention period. We propose regular supervision and monitoring of the work of the FCHVs to sustain progress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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15. Should female community health volunteers (FCHVs) facilitate a response to gender-based violence (GBV)? A mixed methods exploratory study in Mangalsen, Nepal.
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Betron, Myra, Thapa, Anil, Amatya, Roshani, Thapa, Kusum, Arlotti-Parish, Elizabeth, Schuster, Anne, Bhattarai, Jona, Limbu, Sandhya, Chiweshe, Malvern Tatenda, Rishal, Poonam, and Dhital, Rolina
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VIOLENCE prevention ,RESEARCH ,OCCUPATIONAL roles ,COMPUTER software ,PROFESSIONS ,FOCUS groups ,CONFIDENCE ,SOCIAL support ,HEALTH facilities ,IDENTIFICATION ,RESEARCH methodology ,LOCAL government ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,PATIENTS ,MEDICAL personnel ,INTERVIEWING ,GENDER ,MEDICAL care use ,SURVEYS ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,MEDICAL referrals ,JUDGMENT sampling ,STATISTICAL sampling ,DATA analysis software ,THEMATIC analysis ,TRUST - Abstract
As part of a multisectoral response to gender-based violence (GBV), Nepal is testing the feasibility of having female community health volunteers (FCHVs) play a formal role in identifying GBV survivors and referring them to specialised services at health facilities. This study followed 116 FHCVs in Mangalsen municipality who attended a one-day orientation on GBV. Over the following year, data were collected from knowledge and attitude assessments of FCHVs, focus group discussions with FCHVs, and members of Mothers' Groups for Health. Most Significant Change stories were collected from FCHVs, in-depth interviews with stakeholders, and service statistics. Results show that the FCHVs' knowledge increased, attitudes changed, and confidence in addressing GBV grew. During the study period, FCHVs identified 1,253 GBV survivors and referred 221 of them to health facilities. In addition to assisting GBV survivors, FCHVs worked to prevent GBV by mediating conflicts and curbing harmful practices such as menstrual isolation. Stakeholders viewed FCHVs as a sustainable resource for identifying and referring GBV survivors to services, while women trusted them and looked to them for help. Results show that, with proper training and safety mechanisms, FCHVs can raise community awareness about GBV, facilitate support for survivors, and potentially help prevent harmful practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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16. A prospective study of complications from comprehensive abortion care services in Nepal
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Andersen Kathryn, Ganatra Bela, Stucke Sarah, Basnett Indira, Karki Yagya B, and Thapa Kusum
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Induced abortion ,Post-abortion complications ,Nepal ,Public aspects of medicine ,RA1-1270 - Abstract
Abstract Background In March 2002, Nepal's Parliament approved legislation to permit abortion on request up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. Between 2004 and 2007, 176 comprehensive abortion care (CAC) service sites were established in Nepal, leading to a rise in safe, legal abortions. Though monitoring systems have been developed, reporting of complications has not always been complete or accurate. The purpose of this study was to report the frequency and type of abortion complications arising from CAC procedures in different types of facilities in Nepal. Methods A total of 7,386 CAC clients from a sample of facilities across Nepal were enrolled over a three-month period in 2008. Data collection included an initial health questionnaire at the time of abortion care and a follow-up questionnaire assessing complications, administered two weeks after the abortion procedure. A total of 7,007 women (95%) were successfully followed up. Complication rates were assessed overall and by facility type. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the association between experiencing a complication and client demographic and facility characteristics. Results Among the 7,007 clients who were successfully followed, only 1.87% (n = 131) experienced signs and symptoms of complications at the two-week follow up, the most common being retained products of conception (1.37%), suspected sepsis (0.39%), offensive discharge (0.51%) and moderate bleeding (0.26%). Women receiving care at non-governmental organization (NGO) facilities were less likely to experience complications than women at government facilities, adjusting for individual and facility characteristics (AOR = 0.18; 95% CI: 0.08-0.40). Compared to women receiving CAC at 4-5 weeks gestation, women at 10-12 weeks gestation were more likely to experience complications, adjusting for individual and facility characteristics (AOR = 4.21; 95% CI: 1.38-12.82). Conclusions The abortion complication rate in Nepali CAC facilities is low and similar to other settings; however, significant differences in complication rates were observed by facility type and gestational age. Interventions such as supportive supervision to improve providers' uterine evacuation skills and investment in equipment for infection control may lower complication rates in government facilities. In addition, there should be increased focus on early pregnancy detection and access to CAC services early in pregnancy in order to prevent complications.
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17. "It might be a statistic to me, but every death matters.": An assessment of facility-level maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response systems in four sub-Saharan African countries.
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Kinney, Mary V., Ajayi, Gbaike, de Graft-Johnson, Joseph, Hill, Kathleen, Khadka, Neena, Om'Iniabohs, Alyssa, Mukora-Mutseyekwa, Fadzai, Tayebwa, Edwin, Shittu, Oladapo, Lipingu, Chrisostom, Kerber, Kate, Nyakina, Juma Daimon, Ibekwe, Perpetus Chudi, Sayinzoga, Felix, Madzima, Bernard, George, Asha S., and Thapa, Kusum
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PERINATAL death ,MATERNAL mortality ,EMPLOYEE motivation ,INDUSTRIAL hygiene ,SEMI-structured interviews ,MORTALITY - Abstract
Background: Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) systems aim to understand and address key contributors to maternal and perinatal deaths to prevent future deaths. From 2016–2017, the US Agency for International Development's Maternal and Child Survival Program conducted an assessment of MPDSR implementation in Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Methods: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods research design was used to assess MPDSR implementation. The study included a desk review, policy mapping, semistructured interviews with 41 subnational stakeholders, observations, and interviews with key informants at 55 purposefully selected facilities. Using a standardised tool with progress markers defined for six stages of implementation, each facility was assigned a score from 0–30. Quantitative and qualitative data were analysed from the 47 facilities with a score above 10 ('evidence of MPDSR practice'). Results: The mean calculated MPDSR implementation progress score across 47 facilities was 18.98 out of 30 (range: 11.75–27.38). The team observed variation across the national MPDSR guidelines and tools, and inconsistent implementation of MPDSR at subnational and facility levels. Nearly all facilities had a designated MPDSR coordinator, but varied in their availability and use of standardised forms and the frequency of mortality audit meetings. Few facilities (9%) had mechanisms in place to promote a no-blame environment. Some facilities (44%) could demonstrate evidence that a change occurred due to MPDSR. Factors enabling implementation included clear support from leadership, commitment from staff, and regular occurrence of meetings. Barriers included lack of health worker capacity, limited staff time, and limited staff motivation. Conclusion: This study was the first to apply a standardised scoring methodology to assess subnational- and facility-level MPDSR implementation progress. Structures and processes for implementing MPDSR existed in all four countries. Many implementation gaps were identified that can inform priorities and future research for strengthening MPDSR in low-capacity settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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18. Maternal Mortality in the United States Compared With Ethiopia, Nepal, Brazil, and the United Kingdom: Contrasts in Reproductive Health Policies.
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Darney, Philip D., Nakamura-Pereira, Marcos, Regan, Lesley, Serur, Feiruz, and Thapa, Kusum
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- 2020
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19. Feasibility assessment of an ergonomic baby wrap for kangaroo mother care: A mixed methods study from Nepal.
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Thapa, Kusum, Mohan, Diwakar, Williams, Emma, Rai, Chandra, Bista, Sangita, Mishra, Sangeeta, and Hamal, Pawan Kumar
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ERGONOMICS , *KANGAROOS , *LOW birth weight , *CONSUMER preferences , *MEDICAL personnel - Abstract
Background: Kangaroo mother care, an evidence based practice and a national policy for management of low birth weight newborns in Nepal, is not widely practiced. This implementation research study aimed to explore the consumer preference and acceptability of the traditional and a new ergonomic wrap on the continuation of kangaroo mother care in the facility and community following discharge. Methods: A mixed method feasibility study was done from May to October 2015. Ninety-six families of stable low birth weight newborns weighing 1800 to 2499 grams were counseled and taught to practice kangaroo mother care using both wraps. They were randomized into two groups of 48 with one group trying out the traditional wrap for the first six hours and the new wrap for the next six, and vice versa. Mothers were allowed to choose between the wraps for continuation of kangaroo mother care at the facility and post discharge. They were followed up telephonically weekly over 28 days postpartum to ascertain practice of kangaroo mother care. In-depth interviews with mothers (n = 12) and focus group discussions with health workers (n = 16) further evaluated the intervention. Descriptive statistics are presented for the quantitative part of the study. Results: Mothers in the two groups chose the new wrap with no significant difference (81.3% vs 89.6%, p = 0.24). Of the 96 randomized mothers, 85% chose the new wrap. During the hospital stay, six mothers dropped out and remaining 90 mothers who were discharged with the intention of continuing Kangaroo Mother Care, 78 and 12 mothers did so with the new and traditional wrap respectively. New wrap users (429.1 hours, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 351.7–470.3) performed skin-to-skin contact for an extra 77.4 hours overall than traditional wrap (351.7 hours, 95%CI: 259.3–444) users from first day to 28 day postpartum. Health workers and mothers reported positive experience with the new wrap as it was easy to wear without assistance, secure and flexible to move around in kangaroo mother care position. Conclusions: Involvement of mothers and families with provision of ergonomic wraps showed improvement in kangaroo mother care practice during hospital stay and at home. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Institutionalizing postpartum family planning and postpartum intrauterine device services in Nepal: Role of training and mentorship.
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Thapa, Kusum, Dhital, Rolina, Karki, Yagya B., Rajbhandari, Sameena, Amatya, Sapana, Pande, Saroja, Tunnacliffe, Emily‐Anne, and Tunnacliffe, Emily-Anne
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INTRAUTERINE contraceptives , *POSTPARTUM contraception , *FAMILY planning , *MENTORING in nursing , *DATA analysis - Abstract
Objective: To explore the perceptions of key stakeholders on different modalities of training and mentoring activities for healthcare providers of postpartum family planning and postpartum intrauterine devices (PPFP/PPIUD).Methods: In this qualitative study, data were collected from 40 participants in December 2017 via focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews (IDI) in three hospitals implementing PPFP/PPIUD services and government line agencies in Nepal. Data were analyzed through content analysis and grouped into themes and categories.Results: The majority of participants reported that PPFP/PPIUD training and mentoring was useful and contributed to their professional development. Most found that on-the-job training (OJT) was more effective than group-based training (GBT).Conclusion: Training and mentoring activities were perceived to be useful by health providers and OJT was the approach preferred by the majority. Further studies are necessary to explore the existing challenges and long-term effects of each modality of training and mentoring on health providers' competency and attitudes and on the uptake of PPIUD by postpartum mothers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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21. FIGO postpartum intrauterine device initiative: Complication rates across six countries.
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Makins, Anita, Taghinejadi, Neda, Sethi, Maya, Machiyama, Kazuyo, Munganyizi, Projestine, Odongo, Elly, Divakar, Hema, Fatima, Parveen, Thapa, Kusum, Perera, Gamini, and Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam
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- 2018
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22. Factors influencing the likelihood of acceptance of postpartum intrauterine devices across four countries: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
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Makins, Anita, Taghinejadi, Neda, Sethi, Maya, Machiyama, Kazuyo, Thapa, Kusum, Perera, Gamini, Munganyizi, Projestine S., Bhardwaj, Ajey, and Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam
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- 2018
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23. New global guidance supports community and lay health workers in postpartum hemorrhage prevention
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Ejembi, Clara Ladi, Norick, Pamela, Starrs, Ann, and Thapa, Kusum
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24. Time for global scale-up, not randomized trials, of uterine balloon tamponade for postpartum hemorrhage.
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Burke, Thomas F., Thapa, Kusum, Shivkumar, Poonam, Tarimo, Vincent, Oguttu, Monica, Garg, Lorraine, Pande, Saroja, Fidvi, Juzar, Bangal, Vidyadhar, Ochoa, José, Amatya, Archana, Eckardt, Melody, Horo, Apollinaire, Rogo, Khama, Kedar, Kshama, Manasyan, Albert, Khalatkar, Pragati, Ku, Susana, Seim, Anders, and Suarez, Sebastian
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PUERPERAL disorders , *MATERNAL mortality , *HEALTH equity , *RANDOMIZED controlled trials , *OBSTETRICAL research - Published
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25. Comparative satisfaction of receiving medical abortion service from nurses and auxiliary nurse-midwives or doctors in Nepal: results of a randomized trial.
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Tamang, Anand, Shah, Iqbal H., Shrestha, Pragya, Warriner, I. K., Duolao Wang, Thapa, Kusum, My Huong, N. T., and Meirik, Olav
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ABORTION ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CONTRACEPTION ,HEALTH services accessibility ,INTERVIEWING ,MEDICAL care use ,MIDWIVES ,MIFEPRISTONE ,NURSES' aides ,NURSING specialties ,ORAL drug administration ,PATIENT satisfaction ,PHYSICIANS ,STATISTICAL sampling ,VAGINAL medication ,MISOPROSTOL ,TREATMENT duration - Abstract
Background: Early first-trimester medical abortion (MA) service (≤ 63 days) has been provided by doctors and nurses under doctors' supervision since 2009 in Nepal. This paper assesses whether MA services provided by specifically trained and certified nurses and auxiliary nurse-midwives independently from doctors' supervision, is considered as satisfactory by women as those provided by doctors. Methods: The data come from a multi-center, randomized, controlled equivalence trial conducted between April 2009 and March 2010 in five district hospitals in Nepal. Women seeking MA were randomly assigned to doctors or nurses and auxiliary nurse-midwives(ANMs). Eligible women were administered 200 mg mifepristone orally followed by 800 µg misoprostol vaginally two days later by their assigned providers and followed up 10-14 days later. At the follow-up visit women's reported satisfaction with MA service they received was measured. Results: Of 1295 women screened for eligibility, 535 were randomly assigned to a doctor and 542 to a nurse or ANM. Nineteen women were lost-to-follow up in the former group and 27 were lost-to-follow up or did not complete the acceptability interview in the latter group. This study is, therefore, based on516womenin the doctor's group and 515 women in the nurse or ANM group. All women in the nurse or ANM group reported being satisfied or highly satisfied by MA compared to 99% in the doctor's group. Satisfaction was similar regardless of the type of provider; 38% among nurse or ANM and 35% among the doctor group were "highly satisfied", and 62% and 64%, respectively, were "satisfied". Women's experiences such as 'less than expected amount or duration of bleeding following MA', 'shorter than expected duration of the abortion process', and 'able to manage symptoms', were found to be associated with women's higher satisfaction with MA. Counseling and information on the method, potential complications of MA and post-abortion contraception was nearly universal. No statistically significant differences were found in the level of satisfaction by age, parity, marital status, education or occupation of women. Conclusions: Women's satisfaction with MA service provided by trained nurses or auxiliary nurse-midwives was similar to that provided by doctors. The findings, therefore, provide support for extending safe and accessible medical abortion services by government-trained nurses and auxiliary nurse midwives to women seeking early first trimester pregnancy termination. Trial registration: The trial was retrospectively registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier: NCT01186302). Registered August 20, 2010. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Optimizing treatment for the prevention of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia in Nepal: is calcium supplementation during pregnancy cost-efective?
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Feldhaus, Isabelle, LeFevre, Amnesty E., Rai, Chandra, Bhattarai, Jona, Russo, Deirdre, Rawlins, Barbara, Chaudhary, Pushpa, and Thapa, Kusum
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COST effectiveness ,PREMATURE infants ,INFANT mortality ,LIFE expectancy ,PEOPLE with disabilities ,PREGNANT women ,PUBLIC sector ,DATA analysis ,CO-sleeping ,ACQUISITION of data - Abstract
Background: In Nepal, pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (PE/E) causes an estimated 21% of maternal deaths annually and contributes to adverse neonatal birth outcomes. Calcium supplementation has been shown to reduce the risk of PE/E for pregnant women and preterm birth. This study presents findings from a cost-effectiveness analysis of a pilot project, which provided calcium supplementation through the public sector to pregnant women during antenatal care for PE/E prevention as compared to existing PE/E management in Nepal. Methods: Economic costs were assessed from program and societal perspectives for the May 2012 to August 2013 analytic time horizon, drawing from implementing partner financial records and the literature. Effects were calculated as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted for mothers and newborns. A decision tree was used to model the cost-effectiveness of three strategies delivered through the public sector: (i) calcium supplementation in addition to the existing standard of care (MgSO
4 ); (ii) standard of care, and (iii) no treatment. Uncertainty was assessed using one- way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses in TreeAge Pro. Results: The costs to start-up calcium introduction in addition to MgSO4 were $44,804, while the costs to support ongoing program implementation were $72,852. Collectively, these values correspond to a program cost per person per year of $0.44. The calcium program corresponded to a societal cost per DALY averted of $25.33 ($25.22-29.50) when compared against MgSO4 treatment. Primary cost drivers included rate for facility delivery, costs associated with hospitalization, and the probability of developing PE/E. The addition of calcium to the standard of care corresponds to slight increases in effect and cost, and has a 84% probability of cost-effectiveness above a WTP threshold of $40 USD when compared to the standard of care alone. Conclusions: Calcium supplementation for pregnant mothers for prevention of PE/E provided with MgSO4 for treatment holds promise for the cost-effective reduction of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with PE/E. The findings of this study compare favorably with other low-cost, high priority interventions recommended for South Asia. Additional research is recommended to improve the rigor of evidence available on the treatment strategies and health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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27. Coverage, compliance, acceptability and feasibility of a program to prevent pre-eclampsia and eclampsia through calcium supplementation for pregnant women: an operations research study in one district of Nepal.
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Thapa, Kusum, Aryal, Yeshoda, Bhattarai, Jona, Sanghvi, Harshad, Rawlins, Barbara, Suhowatsky, Stephanie, Karki, Yagya B., Regmi, Kiran, Aryal, Shilu, and Murakami, Peter
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Background: Calcium supplementation during pregnancy has been shown to reduce the incidence of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia among women with low calcium intake. Universal free calcium supplementation through government antenatal care (ANC) services was piloted in the Dailekh district of Nepal. Coverage, compliance, acceptability and feasibility of the intervention were evaluated.Methods: Antenatal care providers were trained to distribute and counsel pregnant women about calcium use, and female community health volunteers (FCHVs) were trained to reinforce calcium-related messages. A post-intervention cluster household survey was conducted among women who had given birth in the last six months. Secondary data analysis was performed using monitoring data from health facilities and FCHVs.Results: One Thousand Two hundred-forty postpartum women were interviewed. Most (94.6 %) had attended at least one ANC visit; the median gestational age at first ANC visit was 4 months. All who attended ANC were counseled about calcium and received calcium tablets to take daily until delivery.79.5 % of the women reported consuming the entire quantity of calcium they received. The full course of calcium (300 tablets for 150 days) was provided to 82.3 % of the women. Consumption of the full course of calcium was reported by 67.3 % of all calcium recipients. Significant predictors of completing a full course were gestational age at first ANC visit and number of ANC visits during their most recent pregnancy (p < 0.01). Nearly all (99.2 %) reported taking the calcium as instructed with respect to dose, timing and frequency. Among women who received both calcium and iron (n = 1,157), 98.0 % reported taking them at different times of the day, as instructed. Over 97 % reported willingness to recommend calcium to others, and said they would like to use it during a subsequent pregnancy. There were no stock-outs of calcium.Conclusions: Calcium distribution through ANC was feasible and effective, achieving 94.6 % calcium coverage of pregnant women in the district. Most women (over 80 %) attended ANC early enough in pregnancy to receive the full course of calcium supplements and benefit from the intervention. High coverage, compliance, acceptability among pregnant women and feasibility were reported, suggesting that this intervention can be scaled up in other areas of Nepal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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28. Chlorhexidine Gel Versus Aqueous for Preventive Use on Umbilical Stump.
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Hodgins, Stephen, Thapa, Kusum, Khanal, Leela, Aryal, Shilu, Suvedi, Bal Krishna, Baidya, Urmilla, and Mullany, Luke C.
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29. Assessing Implementation of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response in Rwanda.
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Tayebwa, Edwin, Sayinzoga, Felix, Umunyana, Jacqueline, Thapa, Kusum, Ajayi, Efugbaike, Kim, Young-Mi, van Dillen, Jeroen, and Stekelenburg, Jelle
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30. Prevalence of Postpartum Family Planning Service Coverage in Selected Referral Facilities of Nepal.
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Thapa K, Dhital R, Rajbhandari S, Thapa S, Pokhrel S, Mishra S, Subedi S, Singh D, Acharya S, Pokhrel SM, Thapa K, Poudel A, Vaidya S, Tunnacliffe EA, Makins A, and Arulkumaran S
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Introduction: Nepal Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists jointly with the Nepalese government and with the support from the International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecology has implemented an initiative to institutionalize postpartum family planning services in selected major referral facilities of Nepal to address the gap of low uptake of postpartum family planning in Nepal. The aim of the study is to find the prevalence of the service coverage of postpartum contraception in the selected facilities., Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in seven major referral facilities across Nepal. Data were collected from the hospital records of all women who delivered in these facilities between October 2018 and March 2019. Ethical approval for this study was obtained from Nepal Health Research Council. Data analysis was done with SPSS version 23., Results: Among the 29,072 deliveries from all the facilities, postpartum family planning counseling coverage was 27,301 (93.9%). The prevalence of uptake of Postpartum Intrauterine Device is 1581 (5.4%) and female sterilization is 1830 (6.3%). In total 11387 mothers (52.2%) had the intention to choose a postpartum family planning method. However, 36% of mothers neither used nor had the intention to choose a postpartum family planning method., Conclusions: The coverage of Postpartum Intrauterine Device counseling service coverage in Nepal is higher in 2018 as compared to 2016-2017 and in other countries implementing Postpartum Intrauterine Device initiatives. However, the prevalence of service coverage of immediate Postpartum Family Planning methods, mainly Postpartum Intrauterine Device in 2018 is lower in Nepal as compared to 2016-2017, and other countries implementing Postpartum Intrauterine Device initiative. More efforts are needed to encourage mothers delivering in the facilities to use the postpartum family planning method.
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31. Neonatal sepsis as a major cause of morbidity in a tertiary center in Kathmandu.
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Thapa B, Thapa A, Aryal DR, Thapa K, Pun A, Khanal S, and Mahat K
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Introduction: Neonatal sepsis causes high morbidity and mortality of newborns. The study aims to study the predictors and clinical, haematological and bacteriological factors of neonatal sepsis., Methods: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital in Kathmandu between October and December 2011. Demographic, obstetrics, clinical and microbiological data were studied for 300 neonates., Results: The NICU prevalence rate of sepsis was 37.12%. Early onset neonatal sepsis was common (91.39%) (P=0.000). Cesarean section (OR 1.95, 95% CI 1.15-3.31), apgar score<4 at 1 min (P=0.00) and <7 at 5 min of birth (P=0.00) predicted sepsis. Neonates with sepsis were more likely to present with hypothermia (OR 1.180, 95% CI 0.080-17.214), pustules (OR 2.188, 95% CI 0.110-43.465), dehydration (OR 3.040, 95% CI 0.170-54.361), diminished movement (OR 3.082, 95% CI 0.433-21.950) and bulging fontanels (OR 16.464, 95% CI 0.007-41495.430). Coagulase negative Staphylococcus spp. (CoNS) (21, 41.17%) was most common pathogen of neonatal sepsis. Variable antibiotic resistance patterns of isolates with emergence of meropenem resistance in Pseudomonas spp. and methicillin resistance in CoNS and S. aurues were noted. Mortality due to sepsis was highest (15, 8.06%) among total mortalities (21, 11.29%)., Conclusions: Delivery via cesarian section, apgar score<4 at 1 min, and <7 at 5 min predicted sepsis. Morbidity and mortality of neonatal sepsis was common in this setting and early maternal and neonatal interventions are required to address this issue.
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