Browsing by Author "Onta, Sharad"
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A cluster randomized evaluation of an intervention to increase skilled birth attendant utilization in mid- and far-western Nepal.
Choulagai, Bishnu P.; Onta, Sharad; Subedi, Narayan; Bhatta, Dharma N.; Shrestha, Binjwala; Petzold, Max; Krettek, Alexandra (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-04)killed birth attendant (SBA) utilization is low in remote and rural areas of Nepal. We designed and implemented an evaluation to assess the effectiveness of a five-component intervention that addressed previously identified barriers to SBA services in mid- and far-western Nepal. We randomly and equally allocated 36 village development committees with low SBA utilization among 1-year intervention ... -
Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site, Nepal: 2012 follow-up survey and use of skilled birth attendants
Choulagai, Bishnu P; Aryal, Umesh R; Shrestha, Binjwala; Vaidya, Abhinav; Onta, Sharad; Petzold, Max; Krettek, Alexandra (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-21)Background: Estimates of disease burden in Nepal are based on cross-sectional studies that provide inadequate epidemiological information to support public health decisions. This study compares the health and demographic indicators at the end of 2012 in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site (JD-HDSS) with the baseline conducted at the end of 2010. We also report on the use of ... -
Uterine prolapse and its impact on quality of life in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site, Bhaktapur, Nepal
Shrestha, Binjwala; Onta, Sharad; Choulagai, Bishnu; Paudel, Rajan; Petzold, Max; Krettek, Alexandra (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-10)Background: Uterine prolapse (UP) is a reproductive health problem and public health issue in low-income countries including Nepal. Objective: We aimed to identify the contributing factors and stages of UP and its impact on quality of life in the Jhaukhel–Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site of Bhaktapur, Nepal. Design: Our three-phase study used descriptive cross-sectional analysis ...