Poonam Rishal
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7581569 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Poonam Rishal |
| PRENOMES | Poonam |
| SOBRENOME | Rishal |
| ASSINATURA | RISHAL P |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2758-757X |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 11 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 11 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2016 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Associations between attitudes accepting of wife abuse and emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Social norms and gendered power relationships contribute to the acceptability of 'wife abuse' - a common form of domestic violence globally. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and overlap of emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy and examine their association with women's attitudes accepting of wife abuse in Nepal. METHODS: Baseline data were used from a randomized controlled trial involving preg…
Exploring the intersectional psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nepal
Introduction Epilepsy impacts multiple aspects of the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE). We explored the psychosocial impact of the disease on the lives of PLWE in Nepal and the intersectionality of impacts with gender. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted between March 2023 and June 2023 with twenty participants (10 male and 10 female) receiving treatment for epilepsy at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) and Nepal Epilepsy Associat…
Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Mothers caring for children with intellectual disabilities often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges, underscoring the need for targeted health-promoting interventions. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explores the feasibility of brief yoga and compassion meditation training for stress management among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal, focusing on their experiences and insights. ME…
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal
Domestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health
Comparing health systems readiness for integrating domestic violence services in Brazil, occupied Palestinian Territories, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Domestic violence (DV) is a global prevalent health problem leading to adverse health consequences, yet health systems are often unprepared to address it. This article presents a comparative synthesis of the health system’s pre-conditions necessary to enable integration of DV in health services in Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka and occupied Palestinian Territories (oPT). A cross-country, comparative analysis was conducted using a health systems readine…
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (Advance) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant wo…
The study is registered in ClinicalTrial.gov with identifier NCT05199935
Remote methods for research on violence against women and children
Collecting data to understand violence against women and children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to inform violence prevention and response efforts. Although researchers across fields have pivoted to remote rather than in-person data collection, remote research on violence against women, children and young people poses particular challenges. As a group of violence researchers, we reflect on our experiences across eight studie…
Should female community health volunteers (FCHVs) facilitate a response to gender-based violence (GBV)? A mixed methods exploratory study in Mangalsen, Nepal
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…
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Introduction : Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive situations. Therefore, there is a need for interventions to improve their safety. The aim of our study was to explore the use of safety measures before and after an educational intervention among women who have reported DV du…
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Domestic violence is common in Nepal. This is a potential risk factor for severe morbidity and mortality in newborns. We found that the risk of having a preterm baby was higher for pregnant women who experienced both fear and violence. This should be recognized by the health sector. In this study, no significant differences were found in the rate of cesarean section nor low birthweight for women who had experienced any domestic violence compared …
‘They just walk away’ – women’s perception of being silenced by antenatal health workers
BACKGROUND: Domestic violence during pregnancy has detrimental effects on the health of the mother and the newborn. Antenatal care provides a 'window of opportunity' to identify and assist victims of domestic violence during pregnancy. Little is known about the experience, needs, and expectations from the women's perspective in relation to domestic violence in Nepal. OBJECTIVE: Our study aims to explore how women who have experienced domestic vio…
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‘They just walk away’ – women’s perception of being silenced by antenatal health workers
BACKGROUND: Domestic violence during pregnancy has detrimental effects on the health of the mother and the newborn. Antenatal care provides a 'window of opportunity' to identify and assist victims of domestic violence during pregnancy. Little is known about the experience, needs, and expectations from the women's perspective in relation to domestic violence in Nepal. OBJECTIVE: Our study aims to explore how women who have experienced domestic vio…
Domestic violence and perinatal outcomes – a prospective cohort study from Nepal
Domestic violence is common in Nepal. This is a potential risk factor for severe morbidity and mortality in newborns. We found that the risk of having a preterm baby was higher for pregnant women who experienced both fear and violence. This should be recognized by the health sector. In this study, no significant differences were found in the rate of cesarean section nor low birthweight for women who had experienced any domestic violence compared …
Should female community health volunteers (FCHVs) facilitate a response to gender-based violence (GBV)? A mixed methods exploratory study in Mangalsen, Nepal
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…
Improving Safety Among Pregnant Women Reporting Domestic Violence in Nepal—A Pilot Study
Introduction : Domestic violence (DV) during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes for both the mother and newborn, and sometimes death. In a low-income country like Nepal, women have few options to leave abusive situations. Therefore, there is a need for interventions to improve their safety. The aim of our study was to explore the use of safety measures before and after an educational intervention among women who have reported DV du…
Remote methods for research on violence against women and children
Collecting data to understand violence against women and children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to inform violence prevention and response efforts. Although researchers across fields have pivoted to remote rather than in-person data collection, remote research on violence against women, children and young people poses particular challenges. As a group of violence researchers, we reflect on our experiences across eight studie…
Addressing Domestic Violence in Antenatal Care Environments in Nepal (Advance) – study protocol for a randomized controlled trial evaluating a video intervention on domestic violence among pregnant wo…
The study is registered in ClinicalTrial.gov with identifier NCT05199935
Comparing health systems readiness for integrating domestic violence services in Brazil, occupied Palestinian Territories, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Domestic violence (DV) is a global prevalent health problem leading to adverse health consequences, yet health systems are often unprepared to address it. This article presents a comparative synthesis of the health system’s pre-conditions necessary to enable integration of DV in health services in Brazil, Nepal, Sri Lanka and occupied Palestinian Territories (oPT). A cross-country, comparative analysis was conducted using a health systems readine…
Exploring the intersectional psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nepal
Introduction Epilepsy impacts multiple aspects of the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE). We explored the psychosocial impact of the disease on the lives of PLWE in Nepal and the intersectionality of impacts with gender. Methods In-depth interviews were conducted between March 2023 and June 2023 with twenty participants (10 male and 10 female) receiving treatment for epilepsy at Kathmandu Medical College (KMC) and Nepal Epilepsy Associat…
Understanding the feasibility of yoga and compassion meditation for stress management in mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Mothers caring for children with intellectual disabilities often experience high levels of stress and mental health challenges, underscoring the need for targeted health-promoting interventions. OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explores the feasibility of brief yoga and compassion meditation training for stress management among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities in Nepal, focusing on their experiences and insights. ME…
Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal
Domestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health
Associations between attitudes accepting of wife abuse and emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy in Nepal
BACKGROUND: Social norms and gendered power relationships contribute to the acceptability of 'wife abuse' - a common form of domestic violence globally. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence and overlap of emotional abuse, forced heavy work, and food deprivation during pregnancy and examine their association with women's attitudes accepting of wife abuse in Nepal. METHODS: Baseline data were used from a randomized controlled trial involving preg…
Medicine (9 obras) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (8 obras) · Occupational safety and health (7 obras) · Poison control (7 obras) · Domestic violence (6 obras) · Injury prevention (6 obras) · Environmental health (5 obras) · Sociology (5 obras) · Suicide prevention (5 obras) · Child Abuse and Trauma (4 obras)