Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Karmacharya, Biraj"
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Association between socioeconomic positions and overweight/obesity in rural Nepal
Bhattarai, Sanju Wagle; Nerhus Larsen, Rikke; Shrestha, Archana; Karmacharya, Biraj; Sen, Abhijit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Obesity and its association with socioeconomic factors are well-established. However, the gradient of this relationship among rural populations in low- and middle-income countries such as Nepal is not fully ... -
Challenges and possible improvements for healthcare teams at outreach clinics in Nepal – a qualitative study
Eriksen, Ingrid; Rasmussen, Eirin Helene (Master thesis, 2023)SAMMENDRAG BAKGRUNN: Helsetjenestene til den rurale befolkningen i Nepal er mangelfull både når det gjelder antall helsepersonell, medisiner og medisinsk utstyr. Myndighetene har vedtatt at alle nepalesiske innbyggere ... -
Challenges and possible improvements for healthcare teams at outreach clinics in Nepal – a qualitative study
Eriksen, Ingrid; Rasmussen, Eirin Helene (Master thesis, 2023)Bakgrunn: Helsetjenestene til den rurale befolkningen i Nepal er mangelfull både når det gjelder antall helsepersonell, medisiner og medisinsk utstyr. Myndighetene har vedtatt at alle nepalesiske innbyggere har rett til ... -
Do Remittances Increase Obesity-Related Behaviours and Attitudes? A Case Study of Nepal
Stonkute, Donata (Master thesis, 2020)Background: Developing countries have entered the stage of dietary and physical activity transition led by a phenomenal economic growth in recent years. It is reasonable to make an inference that the answer lies in ... -
Perspectives and Preferences of Pharmacists about the role of E-prescription Systems implementation in Pakistan to Improve the Rational use of Antibiotics: A Qualitative Study and A Quantitative Survey
Majeed, Attiqa (Master thesis, 2023)Abstract Background: The implementation of E-prescription systems holds the potential to revolutionize healthcare practices, particularly in the context of antibiotic dispensing. This study aims to investigate the perspectives, ... -
Socioeconomic Status and Its Relation to Hypertension in Rural Nepal
Bhattarai, Sanju; Tandstad, Birgit; Shrestha, Archana; Kamacharya, Biraj; Karmacharya, Biraj; Sen, Abhijit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction. Hypertension and its association with socioeconomic positions are well established. However, the gradient of these relationships and the mediating role of lifestyle factors among rural population in low- and ...