Damaru Prasad Paneru
Biographic Data
| ID | 7752700 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Damaru Prasad Paneru |
| GIVEN NAMES | Damaru Prasad |
| FAMILY NAME | Paneru |
| SIGNATURE | PANERU D P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pokhara University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4108-4514 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Acceptability of mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Baglung Municipality of Nepal
Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease, remains a significant public health challenge in endemic regions including Baglung Municipality of Nepal. This study investigates the acceptability of mass drug administration (MDA) for LF in Baglung Municipality of Nepal. Methodology A cross-sectional, mixed-method study was conducted in Baglung Municipality among 272 community people. Three Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were …
Effect of peer-led health professional-supported intervention on cardiovascular disease risk reduction among industrial workers of Pokhara, Nepal
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, posing significant health risks, particularly among industrial workers. Worksite-based interventions show promise for cardiovascular health but are limited in Nepal due to resource constraints, poor monitoring, and low participation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led health professional-supported (PLHPS) intervention in reducing CVD …
Patient and health system delays in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Gandaki, Nepal
Delays in accessing healthcare worsen disease outcomes, increasing Tuberculosis (TB) transmission rates and mortality. Prolonged delays may contribute to drug-resistant TB strains in some cases, this study assessed delays in diagnosis and treatment among TB patients in Gandaki, Nepal. A cross-sectional study was conducted among a randomly selected sample of 194 TB patients enrolled in Direct Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) therapy. The dat…
Knowledge on disaster risk reduction among secondary level students of public schools of Pokhara metropolitan city of Nepal
This study highlights that great majority had understanding of disaster issues; however, critical knowledge gap of DRR was evident among students in disaster-prone regions among secondary students in Pokhara Metropolitan Nepal. The findings underscore the urgency of integrating DRR education into school curricula, complemented by practical training, drills, and collaboration with disaster management organizations to enhance preparedness and commu…
Social health insurance, family support, and chronic diseases as determinants of health service utilization among senior citizens in rural Nepal
Many senior citizens did not utilize the healthcare services. Enrollment in social health insurance, awareness of free health services, family support and presence of chronic conditions were significantly associated with higher health service utilization. This suggests that to increase health service utilization awareness about health, including social health insurance, and fostering a sense of security and well-being is crucial
Health literacy and associated factors among undergraduate health sciences students in western Nepal
Despite the importance of health literacy for health promotion, Nepalese undergraduate students are largely unaware of its importance. The present study assessed the health literacy levels of undergraduate health sciences students and explored various sociodemographic, clinical and health information-related factors associated with health literacy at Pokhara University in the Kaski district of western Nepal. A cross-sectional web-based observatio…
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Health literacy and associated factors among undergraduate health sciences students in western Nepal
Despite the importance of health literacy for health promotion, Nepalese undergraduate students are largely unaware of its importance. The present study assessed the health literacy levels of undergraduate health sciences students and explored various sociodemographic, clinical and health information-related factors associated with health literacy at Pokhara University in the Kaski district of western Nepal. A cross-sectional web-based observatio…
Acceptability of mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Baglung Municipality of Nepal
Introduction Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease, remains a significant public health challenge in endemic regions including Baglung Municipality of Nepal. This study investigates the acceptability of mass drug administration (MDA) for LF in Baglung Municipality of Nepal. Methodology A cross-sectional, mixed-method study was conducted in Baglung Municipality among 272 community people. Three Focus Group Discussions (FGD) were …
Effect of peer-led health professional-supported intervention on cardiovascular disease risk reduction among industrial workers of Pokhara, Nepal
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, posing significant health risks, particularly among industrial workers. Worksite-based interventions show promise for cardiovascular health but are limited in Nepal due to resource constraints, poor monitoring, and low participation. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led health professional-supported (PLHPS) intervention in reducing CVD …
Patient and health system delays in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Gandaki, Nepal
Delays in accessing healthcare worsen disease outcomes, increasing Tuberculosis (TB) transmission rates and mortality. Prolonged delays may contribute to drug-resistant TB strains in some cases, this study assessed delays in diagnosis and treatment among TB patients in Gandaki, Nepal. A cross-sectional study was conducted among a randomly selected sample of 194 TB patients enrolled in Direct Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) therapy. The dat…
Knowledge on disaster risk reduction among secondary level students of public schools of Pokhara metropolitan city of Nepal
This study highlights that great majority had understanding of disaster issues; however, critical knowledge gap of DRR was evident among students in disaster-prone regions among secondary students in Pokhara Metropolitan Nepal. The findings underscore the urgency of integrating DRR education into school curricula, complemented by practical training, drills, and collaboration with disaster management organizations to enhance preparedness and commu…
Social health insurance, family support, and chronic diseases as determinants of health service utilization among senior citizens in rural Nepal
Many senior citizens did not utilize the healthcare services. Enrollment in social health insurance, awareness of free health services, family support and presence of chronic conditions were significantly associated with higher health service utilization. This suggests that to increase health service utilization awareness about health, including social health insurance, and fostering a sense of security and well-being is crucial
Environmental health (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Epidemiology (2 works) · Health care (2 works) · Health services (2 works) · Healthcare Systems and Reforms (2 works)