National Academy of Medical Sciences

Exploring factors contributing to inappropriate use of antibiotics for common childhood illnesses among parents in Nepal: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and is particularly concerning in children, who frequently experience common infections. Evidence on how parents use antibiotics for common childhood illnesses in Nepal is limited. This...

Association of multiple micronutrient powders, vitamin A supplementation and deworming with anaemia among children aged 6–59 months in Nepal: analysis of the 2022 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey

Background Childhood anaemia remains a substantial public health challenge in Nepal, affecting a large proportion of children despite the implementation of national intervention programmes, including multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs), vitamin A supplementation and deworming....

Measuring the association between women’s empowerment using SWPER index and utilization of maternal and newborn health services from pregnancy to postpartum in Nepal

Women’s empowerment is a global development priority that serves as both an independent goal and a critical determinant of maternal and newborn health (MNH) outcomes. This study aimed to assess the association between women’s empowerment and utilization of MNH services from pregn...

Feasibility and acceptability of smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment for monitoring suicidal ideation among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Nepal

Background Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) measures suicidal thoughts and behaviors in real-time. This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of smartphone-based EMA for suicide prevention among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Nepal....

Retinal and choroidal morphometric analysis in fellow eye of unilateral wet age related macular degeneration using optical coherence tomography angiography

Abstract Background : Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) when associated with macular neovascularization can cause severe visual morbidity. This study aims to evaluate the retinal and choroidal microvascular alterations using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in...