R P Adhikari
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 32504 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | R P Adhikari |
| NOMBRES | R P |
| APELLIDO | Adhikari |
| FIRMA | ADHIKARI R P |
| AFILIACIONES | Helen Keller International Nepal |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0896-2074 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2016 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Exposure to Suaahara II Interventions and Knowledge of Maternal and Child Nutrition and Health Among Mothers, Grandmothers, and Male Household Heads
Suaahara was a USAID-funded multi-sectoral integrated nutrition program that aimed to improve the nutritional status of children under the age of five and their mothers in Nepal. The program included multiple interventions targeted to mothers and children, as well as other caregivers. Caregiver knowledge of optimal nutrition and health practices among household members is an important driver of healthy child and maternal nutrition behaviors. This…
Dietary Diversity, Haemoglobin and Anaemia in Nepali Adolescent Girls
Adolescent girls and young women in Nepal are vulnerable to poor diets and anaemia, yet the extent of these risks remains overlooked. We assessed changes in dietary diversity, haemoglobin, and anaemia, and identified associated factors among adolescent girls and young women in Nepal. We analysed data from a longitudinal panel study including never-married and not-pregnant participants, enroled at 10-19 years in 2017 (n = 770) and followed up in 2…
Impact of Suaahara , an integrated nutrition programme, on maternal and child nutrition at scale in Nepal
Suaahara was an innovative, complex, multi-sectoral, large-scale, nutrition programme in Nepal to increase exposure to nutrition-related information and services, improve nutrition-related knowledge and practices among pregnant women and mothers of infants and young children, and improve their nutrition. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Suaahara to improve nutrition and nutrition-related practices by comparing changes over 10 years betwe…
Impact of Suaahara , an at‐scale multisectoral nutrition programme, on health workers' maternal and child health, and nutrition knowledge and skills in Nepal
Suaahara, an at-scale multisectoral nutrition programme in Nepal, aimed to advance knowledge and skills of frontline health workers to improve the quality of nutrition and health services at health facility and community levels. This study assessed the impact of Suaahara interventions on knowledge and skills of health facility workers and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). The study used a quasi-experimental design in which four Suaahara…
Determinants of Discriminatory Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV Among Women of Reproductive Age in Nepal
This study examines the effect of education and mass media on discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) among women in Nepal. Data were drawn from the Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys 2006, 2011, and 2016 and covered 36,329 women of reproductive age (WRA) 15–49 years. An example of discriminatory attitude towards PLHIV is not wanting to buy fresh vegetables from a shopkeeper or vendor if an individual knew that the selle…
Malnutrition matters
Malnutrition is a threat to optimal child development, with its occurrence during foetal and infancy stages associated with poor cognitive, motor and socio-emotional skills. However, information on the effects of various types of malnutrition on early childhood development (ECD) is limited in Nepal. To assess the association of stunting, wasting and underweight (three prominent forms of malnutrition) with the four domains of the ECD index (litera…
Associations between parents' exposure to a multisectoral programme and infant and young child feeding practices in Nepal
In Nepal, an at-scale, multisectoral programme-Suaahara (2011-2023)-aims to improve nutrition behaviours. Suaahara II (2016-2023) transitioned from a mother/child dyad focus to explicitly targeting all family members. Evidence is scant, however, regarding how exposure by men to social and behaviour change interventions relates to nutrition outcomes. This study uses a 2019 cross-sectional monitoring dataset to test associations between maternal an…
Self-reported psychological distress during the Covid-19 outbreak in Nepal
The study has shown high prevalence of psychological distress amongst the Nepalese respondents following COVID-19 outbreak. Appropriate mental health and psychosocial support response needs to be instituted to adequately respond to psychological impacts of the epidemic
Maternal Decision-Making Input and Health-Seeking Behaviors Between Pregnancy and the Child’s Second Birthday
Our findings indicated that empowering women and mothers in household decision-making might warrant greater attention when developing future policies and programs in Nepal
Parental depression and nutrition
Objective: The present study aims to assess associations between parental depression and parental and child nutritional status and diets in Nepal. Design: A cross-sectional survey conducted from June to September 2017. Setting: This monitoring survey was conducted in sixteen of forty-two Suaahara intervention districts spanning mountains, hills and plains in Nepal. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to sample communities in this survey. Partic…
Psychotropic drugs in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Psychotropic drugs play an important role in the treatment of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. Despite the advancement of the use of psycho-pharmaceuticals in the developed countries, the psychotropic drug production and supply chain management in low- and middle- income countries are still poorly developed. This study aims to explore the perceptions of stakeholders involved in all stages of the psychotropic drug supp…
Interpersonal violence and suicidality among former child soldiers and war-exposed civilian children in Nepal
Sexual IPV is associated with suicidal ideation and plans among conflict-affected young women, independent of depression. Reducing suicide risk among women should include screening, care, and prevention programs for sexual IPV. Programs involving teachers may be particularly impactful for reducing suicidality among IPV survivors
Validation of a cross-cultural instrument for child behavior problems
While both the DBIS-N and the ECBI had high classification accuracy for local idioms for behavior problems, the DBIS-N had a more coherent factor structure and added predictive value above the ECBI. Items from the DBIS-N were more consistent with cultural themes identified in qualitative research, whereas multiple items in the ECBI that did not fit with these themes performed poorly in factor analysis. In conjunction with practical considerations…
Psychosocial and Mental Health Problems of Older People in Postearthquake Nepal
The findings suggest that earthquake had negative impact on older people's psychosocial well-being; however, little support or treatment options have been made available to these individuals. The tailor-made community-based psychosocial and mental health programs for older people are needed
Development process of an assessment tool for disruptive behavior problems in cross-cultural settings
Systematic processes are needed to develop valid measurement instruments for disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) in cross-cultural settings. We employed a four-step process in Nepal to identify and select items for a culturally valid assessment instrument: 1) We extracted items from validated scales and local free-list interviews. 2) Parents, teachers, and peers (n=30) rated the perceived relevance and importance of behavior problems. 3) Highly …
The ecocultural context and child behavior problems
The ecocultural context and child behavior problems
Psychosocial and Mental Health Problems of Older People in Postearthquake Nepal
The findings suggest that earthquake had negative impact on older people's psychosocial well-being; however, little support or treatment options have been made available to these individuals. The tailor-made community-based psychosocial and mental health programs for older people are needed
Development process of an assessment tool for disruptive behavior problems in cross-cultural settings
Systematic processes are needed to develop valid measurement instruments for disruptive behavior disorders (DBDs) in cross-cultural settings. We employed a four-step process in Nepal to identify and select items for a culturally valid assessment instrument: 1) We extracted items from validated scales and local free-list interviews. 2) Parents, teachers, and peers (n=30) rated the perceived relevance and importance of behavior problems. 3) Highly …
The ecocultural context and child behavior problems
Psychosocial and Mental Health Problems of Older People in Postearthquake Nepal
The findings suggest that earthquake had negative impact on older people's psychosocial well-being; however, little support or treatment options have been made available to these individuals. The tailor-made community-based psychosocial and mental health programs for older people are needed
Psychotropic drugs in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Psychotropic drugs play an important role in the treatment of mental, neurological and substance use disorders. Despite the advancement of the use of psycho-pharmaceuticals in the developed countries, the psychotropic drug production and supply chain management in low- and middle- income countries are still poorly developed. This study aims to explore the perceptions of stakeholders involved in all stages of the psychotropic drug supp…
Interpersonal violence and suicidality among former child soldiers and war-exposed civilian children in Nepal
Sexual IPV is associated with suicidal ideation and plans among conflict-affected young women, independent of depression. Reducing suicide risk among women should include screening, care, and prevention programs for sexual IPV. Programs involving teachers may be particularly impactful for reducing suicidality among IPV survivors
Validation of a cross-cultural instrument for child behavior problems
While both the DBIS-N and the ECBI had high classification accuracy for local idioms for behavior problems, the DBIS-N had a more coherent factor structure and added predictive value above the ECBI. Items from the DBIS-N were more consistent with cultural themes identified in qualitative research, whereas multiple items in the ECBI that did not fit with these themes performed poorly in factor analysis. In conjunction with practical considerations…
Self-reported psychological distress during the Covid-19 outbreak in Nepal
The study has shown high prevalence of psychological distress amongst the Nepalese respondents following COVID-19 outbreak. Appropriate mental health and psychosocial support response needs to be instituted to adequately respond to psychological impacts of the epidemic
Maternal Decision-Making Input and Health-Seeking Behaviors Between Pregnancy and the Child’s Second Birthday
Our findings indicated that empowering women and mothers in household decision-making might warrant greater attention when developing future policies and programs in Nepal
Parental depression and nutrition
Objective: The present study aims to assess associations between parental depression and parental and child nutritional status and diets in Nepal. Design: A cross-sectional survey conducted from June to September 2017. Setting: This monitoring survey was conducted in sixteen of forty-two Suaahara intervention districts spanning mountains, hills and plains in Nepal. Multi-stage cluster sampling was used to sample communities in this survey. Partic…
Associations between parents' exposure to a multisectoral programme and infant and young child feeding practices in Nepal
In Nepal, an at-scale, multisectoral programme-Suaahara (2011-2023)-aims to improve nutrition behaviours. Suaahara II (2016-2023) transitioned from a mother/child dyad focus to explicitly targeting all family members. Evidence is scant, however, regarding how exposure by men to social and behaviour change interventions relates to nutrition outcomes. This study uses a 2019 cross-sectional monitoring dataset to test associations between maternal an…
Determinants of Discriminatory Attitudes Towards People Living with HIV Among Women of Reproductive Age in Nepal
This study examines the effect of education and mass media on discriminatory attitudes towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) among women in Nepal. Data were drawn from the Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys 2006, 2011, and 2016 and covered 36,329 women of reproductive age (WRA) 15–49 years. An example of discriminatory attitude towards PLHIV is not wanting to buy fresh vegetables from a shopkeeper or vendor if an individual knew that the selle…
Malnutrition matters
Malnutrition is a threat to optimal child development, with its occurrence during foetal and infancy stages associated with poor cognitive, motor and socio-emotional skills. However, information on the effects of various types of malnutrition on early childhood development (ECD) is limited in Nepal. To assess the association of stunting, wasting and underweight (three prominent forms of malnutrition) with the four domains of the ECD index (litera…
Impact of Suaahara , an integrated nutrition programme, on maternal and child nutrition at scale in Nepal
Suaahara was an innovative, complex, multi-sectoral, large-scale, nutrition programme in Nepal to increase exposure to nutrition-related information and services, improve nutrition-related knowledge and practices among pregnant women and mothers of infants and young children, and improve their nutrition. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Suaahara to improve nutrition and nutrition-related practices by comparing changes over 10 years betwe…
Impact of Suaahara , an at‐scale multisectoral nutrition programme, on health workers' maternal and child health, and nutrition knowledge and skills in Nepal
Suaahara, an at-scale multisectoral nutrition programme in Nepal, aimed to advance knowledge and skills of frontline health workers to improve the quality of nutrition and health services at health facility and community levels. This study assessed the impact of Suaahara interventions on knowledge and skills of health facility workers and Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). The study used a quasi-experimental design in which four Suaahara…
Exposure to Suaahara II Interventions and Knowledge of Maternal and Child Nutrition and Health Among Mothers, Grandmothers, and Male Household Heads
Suaahara was a USAID-funded multi-sectoral integrated nutrition program that aimed to improve the nutritional status of children under the age of five and their mothers in Nepal. The program included multiple interventions targeted to mothers and children, as well as other caregivers. Caregiver knowledge of optimal nutrition and health practices among household members is an important driver of healthy child and maternal nutrition behaviors. This…
Dietary Diversity, Haemoglobin and Anaemia in Nepali Adolescent Girls
Adolescent girls and young women in Nepal are vulnerable to poor diets and anaemia, yet the extent of these risks remains overlooked. We assessed changes in dietary diversity, haemoglobin, and anaemia, and identified associated factors among adolescent girls and young women in Nepal. We analysed data from a longitudinal panel study including never-married and not-pregnant participants, enroled at 10-19 years in 2017 (n = 770) and followed up in 2…
Medicine (12 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (7 obras) · Environmental health (7 obras) · Psychological intervention (6 obras) · Pediatrics (5 obras) · Population (5 obras) · Psychiatry (5 obras) · Social Psychology (5 obras) · Social Psychology (5 obras)