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Katz J, Khatry SK, Shrestha L, Summers A, Visscher MO, Sherchand JB, Tielsch JM, Subedi S, LeClerq SC, Mullany LC. Impact of topical applications of sunflower seed oil on neonatal mortality and morbidity in southern Nepal: a community-based, cluster-randomised trial. BMJ Glob Health 2024; 9:e013691. [PMID: 38423547 PMCID: PMC10910473 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hospital-based studies have demonstrated topical applications of sunflower seed oil (SSO) to skin of preterm infants can reduce nosocomial infections and improve survival. In South Asia, replacing traditional mustard with SSO might have similar benefits. METHODS 340 communities in Sarlahi, Nepal were randomised to use mustard oil (MO) or SSO for community practice of daily newborn massage. Women were provided oil in late pregnancy and the first month post partum, and visited daily through the first week of life to encourage massage practice. A separate data collection team visited on days 1, 3, 7, 10, 14, 21 and 28 to record vital status and assess serious bacterial infection. RESULTS Between November 2010 and January 2017, we enrolled 39 479 pregnancies. 32 114 live births were analysed. Neonatal mortality rates (NMRs) were 31.8/1000 (520 deaths, 16 327 births) and 30.5/1000 (478 deaths, 15 676 births) in control and intervention, respectively (relative risk (RR)=0.95, 95% CI: 0.84, 1.08). Among preterm births, NMR was 90.4/1000 (229 deaths, 2533 births) and 79.2/1000 (188 deaths, 2373 births) in control and intervention, respectively (RR=0.88; 95% CI: 0.74, 1.05). Among preterm births <34 weeks, the RR was 0.83 (95% CI: 0.67, 1.02). No statistically significant differences were observed in incidence of serious bacterial infection. CONCLUSIONS We did not find any neonatal mortality or morbidity benefit of using SSO instead of MO as emollient therapy in the early neonatal period. Further studies examining whether very preterm babies may benefit are warranted. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Registry (NCT01177111).
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- Joanne Katz
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Global Health, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Erchick DJ, Lama TP, Subedi S, Verhulst A, Guillot M, Khatry SK, LeClerq SC, Tielsch JM, Mullany LC, Katz J. Comparison of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes in a retrospective full pregnancy history survey versus population-based prospective records: a validation study in rural Sarlahi District, Nepal. J Health Popul Nutr 2023; 42:139. [PMID: 38066542 PMCID: PMC10709973 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-023-00472-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Countries without complete civil registration and vital statistics systems rely on retrospective full pregnancy history surveys (FPH) to estimate incidence of pregnancy and mortality outcomes, including stillbirth and neonatal death. Yet surveys are subject to biases that impact demographic estimates, and few studies have quantified these effects. We compare data from an FPH vs. prospective records from a population-based cohort to estimate validity for maternal recall of live births, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths in a rural population in Sarlahi District, Nepal. METHODS We used prospective data, collected through frequent visits of women from early pregnancy through the neonatal period, from a population-based randomized trial spanning 2010-2017. We randomly selected 76 trial participants from three pregnancy outcome groups: live birth (n = 26), stillbirth (n = 25), or neonatal death (n = 25). Data collectors administered the Nepal 2016 Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)-VII pregnancy history survey between October 22, 2021, and November 18, 2021. We compared total pregnancy outcomes and numbers of pregnancy and neonatal outcomes between the two data sources. We matched pregnancy outcomes dates in the two sources within ± 30 days and calculated measures of validity for adverse outcomes. RESULTS Among 76 participants, we recorded 122 pregnancy outcomes in the prospective data and 104 outcomes in the FPH within ± 30 days of each woman's total observation period in the trial. Among 226 outcomes, we observed 65 live births that survived to 28 days, 25 stillbirths, and 32 live births followed by neonatal death in the prospective data and participants reported 63 live births that survived to 28 days, 15 stillbirths, and 26 live births followed by neonatal death in the pregnancy history survey. Sixty-two FPH outcomes were matched by date within ± 30 days to an outcome in prospective data. Stillbirth, neonatal death, higher parity, and delivery at a health facility were associated with likelihood of a non-matched pregnancy outcome. CONCLUSIONS Stillbirth and neonatal deaths were underestimated overall by the FPH, potentially underestimating the burden of mortality in this population. There is a need to develop tools to reduce or adjust for biases and errors in retrospective surveys to improve reporting of pregnancy and mortality outcomes.
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- Daniel J Erchick
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project - Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Aubervilliers, France
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- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project - Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project - Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Global Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA
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Yan T, Mullany LC, Subedi S, Hazel EA, Khatry SK, Mohan D, Zeger S, Tielsch JM, LeClerq SC, Katz J. Risk factors for neonatal mortality: an observational cohort study in Sarlahi district of rural southern Nepal. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e066931. [PMID: 37709319 PMCID: PMC10503364 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the association between maternal characteristics, adverse birth outcomes (small-for-gestational-age (SGA) and/or preterm) and neonatal mortality in rural Nepal. DESIGN This is a secondary observational analysis to identify risk factors for neonatal mortality, using data from a randomised trial to assess the impact of newborn massage with different oils on neonatal mortality in Sarlahi district, Nepal. SETTING Rural Sarlahi district, Nepal. PARTICIPANTS 40 119 pregnant women enrolled from 9 September 2010 to 16 January 2017. MAIN OUTCOME The outcome variable is neonatal death. Cox regression was used to estimate adjusted Hazard Ratios (aHRs) to assess the association between adverse birth outcomes and neonatal mortality. RESULTS There were 32 004 live births and 998 neonatal deaths. SGA and/or preterm birth was strongly associated with increased neonatal mortality: SGA and preterm (aHR: 7.09, 95% CI: (4.44 to 11.31)), SGA and term/post-term (aHR: 2.12, 95% CI: (1.58 to 2.86)), appropriate-for-gestational-age/large-for-gestational-age and preterm (aHR: 3.23, 95% CI: (2.30 to 4.54)). Neonatal mortality was increased with a history of prior child deaths (aHR: 1.53, 95% CI: (1.24 to 1.87)), being a twin or triplet (aHR: 5.64, 95% CI: (4.25 to 7.48)), births at health posts/clinics or in hospital (aHR: 1.34, 95% CI: (1.13 to 1.58)) and on the way to facilities or outdoors (aHR: 2.26, 95% CI: (1.57 to 3.26)). Risk was lower with increasing maternal height from <145 cm to 145-150 cm (aHR: 0.78, 95% CI: (0.65 to 0.94)) to ≥150 cm (aHR: 0.57, 95% CI: (0.47 to 0.68)), four or more antenatal care (ANC) visits (aHR: 0.67, 95% CI: (0.53 to 0.86)) and education >5 years (aHR: 0.75, 95% CI: (0.62 to 0.92)). CONCLUSION SGA and/or preterm birth are strongly associated with increased neonatal mortality. To reduce neonatal mortality, interventions that prevent SGA and preterm births by promoting ANC and facility delivery, and care of high-risk infants after birth should be tested. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01177111.
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- Tingting Yan
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project - Sarlahi (NNIPS), Nepal Eye Hospital Complex, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Global Health, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project - Sarlahi (NNIPS), Nepal Eye Hospital Complex, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Erchick DJ, Subedi S, Verhulst A, Guillot M, Adair LS, Barros AJD, Chasekwa B, Christian P, da Silva BGC, Silveira MF, Hallal PC, Humphrey JH, Huybregts L, Kariuki S, Khatry SK, Lachat C, Matijasevich A, McElroy PD, Menezes AMB, Mullany LC, Perez TLL, Phillips-Howard PA, Roberfroid D, Santos IS, ter Kuile FO, Ravilla TD, Tielsch JM, Wu LSF, Katz J. Quality of vital event data for infant mortality estimation in prospective, population-based studies: an analysis of secondary data from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Popul Health Metr 2023; 21:10. [PMID: 37507749 PMCID: PMC10375772 DOI: 10.1186/s12963-023-00309-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Infant and neonatal mortality estimates are typically derived from retrospective birth histories collected through surveys in countries with unreliable civil registration and vital statistics systems. Yet such data are subject to biases, including under-reporting of deaths and age misreporting, which impact mortality estimates. Prospective population-based cohort studies are an underutilized data source for mortality estimation that may offer strengths that avoid biases. METHODS We conducted a secondary analysis of data from the Child Health Epidemiology Reference Group, including 11 population-based pregnancy or birth cohort studies, to evaluate the appropriateness of vital event data for mortality estimation. Analyses were descriptive, summarizing study designs, populations, protocols, and internal checks to assess their impact on data quality. We calculated infant and neonatal morality rates and compared patterns with Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data. RESULTS Studies yielded 71,760 pregnant women and 85,095 live births. Specific field protocols, especially pregnancy enrollment, limited exclusion criteria, and frequent follow-up visits after delivery, led to higher birth outcome ascertainment and fewer missing deaths. Most studies had low follow-up loss in pregnancy and the first month with little evidence of date heaping. Among studies in Asia and Latin America, neonatal mortality rates (NMR) were similar to DHS, while several studies in Sub-Saharan Africa had lower NMRs than DHS. Infant mortality varied by study and region between sources. CONCLUSIONS Prospective, population-based cohort studies following rigorous protocols can yield high-quality vital event data to improve characterization of detailed mortality patterns of infants in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the early neonatal period where mortality risk is highest and changes rapidly.
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- Daniel J. Erchick
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
- Department of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research, Harare, Zimbabwe
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Poverty, Health and Nutrition Division, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington, DC USA
- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute/Centre for Global Health Research, Kisumu, Kenya
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- Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine FMUSP, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Malaria Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA USA
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- USC-Office of Population Studies Foundation, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines
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- Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Global Health, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, Washington, DC USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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Subedi D, Subedi S, Acharya KP, Sah R. No room for complacency to control dengue in Nepal. QJM 2023; 116:591-593. [PMID: 36448704 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcac263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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- D Subedi
- From the Department of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Rupandehi, Nepal
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA
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- Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, Chitwan Medical College, Chitwan, Nepal
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- Animal Quarantine Office-Kathmandu, Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Microbiology, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Department of Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Department of Global Health and Clinical Research, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Subedi S, Hazel EA, Mohan D, Zeger S, Mullany LC, Tielsch JM, Khatry SK, LeClerq SC, Black RE, Katz J. Prevalence and predictors of spontaneous preterm births in Nepal: findings from a prospective, population-based pregnancy cohort in rural Nepal-a secondary data analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e066934. [PMID: 36456014 PMCID: PMC9716942 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066934] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Preterm birth can have short-term and long-term complications for a child. Socioeconomic factors and pregnancy-related morbidities may be important to predict and prevent preterm births in low-resource settings. The objective of our study was to find prevalence and predictors of spontaneous preterm birth in rural Nepal. DESIGN This is a secondary observational analysis of trial data (registration number NCT01177111). SETTING Rural Sarlahi district, Nepal. PARTICIPANTS 40 119 pregnant women enrolled from 9 September 2010 to 16 January 2017. OUTCOME MEASURES The outcome variable is spontaneous preterm birth. Generalized Estimating Equations Poisson regression with robust variance was fitted to present effect estimates as risk ratios. RESULT The prevalence of spontaneous preterm birth was 14.5% (0.5% non-spontaneous). Characteristics not varying in pregnancy associated with increased risk of preterm birth were maternal age less than 18 years (adjusted risk ratio=1.13, 95% CI: 1.02 to 1.26); being Muslim (1.53, 1.16 to 2.01); first pregnancy (1.15, 1.04 to 1.28); multiple births (4.91, 4.20 to 5.75) and male child (1.10, 1.02 to 1.17). Those associated with decreased risk were maternal education >5 years (0.81, 0.73 to 0.90); maternal height ≥150 cm (0.89, 0.81 to 0.98) and being from wealthier families (0.83, 0.74 to 0.93). Pregnancy-related morbidities associated with increased risk of preterm birth were vaginal bleeding (1.53, 1.08 to 2.18); swelling (1.37, 1.17 to 1.60); high systolic blood pressure (BP) (1.47, 1.08 to 2.01) and high diastolic BP (1.41, 1.17 to 1.70) in the third trimester. Those associated with decreased risk were respiratory problem in the third trimester (0.86, 0.79 to 0.94); having poor appetite, nausea and vomiting in the second trimester (0.86, 0.80 to 0.92) and third trimester (0.86, 0.79 to 0.94); and higher weight gain from second to third trimester (0.89, 0.87 to 0.90). CONCLUSION The prevalence of preterm birth is high in rural Nepal. Interventions that increase maternal education may play a role. Monitoring morbidities during antenatal care to intervene to reduce them through an effective health system may help reduce preterm birth.
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- Seema Subedi
- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Global Health, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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L-Thorne-Lyman A, Lama TP, Heidkamp RA, Manandhar P, Subedi S, Munos MK, Bryce E, Khatry SK, LeClerq SC, Katz J. Cognitive testing of questions about antenatal care and nutrition interventions in southern Nepal. Soc Sci Med 2022; 311:115318. [PMID: 36099684 PMCID: PMC9554791 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Large scale surveys such as the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) are used to measure the coverage and quality of antenatal care (ANC)-related services. Studies have increasingly validated questions from these surveys, though few have explored respondent comprehension or associated thought processes. This study aimed to use cognitive testing and validation approaches to understand how survey respondents understand questions related to ANC-related nutrition services. The study was nested within a larger validation study in southern Nepal. Pregnant women's receipt of ANC related services was directly observed at five health posts followed by a recall interview at 6 months postpartum. A week later, a survey module was re-administered to 30 women containing 15 questions about receipt of ANC care and specifically nutrition-related services. Detailed probing was used to identify cognitive challenges related to comprehension, retrieval, judgement, and response. Respondents accurately recalled the four specific ANC visits recommended by the government of Nepal but those with more visits struggled to estimate the total number of ANC visits they had made. A number of terms including "antenatal care, "nutrition" and "breastfeeding" were challenging for many respondents to understand. Visits to private providers including for ultrasounds were inconsistently included in ANC visit counts suggesting that question wording could better specify the type of care. Many respondents over-estimated the number of iron folic acid (IFA) supplements taken during pregnancy, and recall was challenging. Calculations were based on estimating the number of months between first ANC visit to delivery, and only sometimes factored in missed tablets. Opportunities exist to improve questions to facilitate better comprehension by respondents through a combination of using local terms and explanations, reordering some questions, and adapting questions to better match respondents' approaches to estimating numeric responses.
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- Andrew L-Thorne-Lyman
- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA; Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project-Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA; Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project-Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA; Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project-Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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- Department of International Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street E2545, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
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Verhulst A, Prieto JR, Alam N, Eilerts-Spinelli H, Erchick DJ, Gerland P, Katz J, Lankoande B, Liu L, Pison G, Reniers G, Subedi S, Villavicencio F, Guillot M. Divergent age patterns of under-5 mortality in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: a modelling study. Lancet Glob Health 2022; 10:e1566-e1574. [PMID: 36088913 PMCID: PMC9588693 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00337-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Background Understanding the age pattern of under-5 mortality is essential for identifying the most vulnerable ages and underlying causes of death, and for assessing why the decline in child mortality is slower in some countries and subnational areas than others. The aim of this study is to detect age patterns of under-5 mortality that are specific to low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods In this modelling study, we used data from 277 Demographic and Health Surveys (DHSs), 58 Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSSs), two cohort studies, and two sample-registration systems. From these sources, we collected child date of birth and date of death (or age at death) from LMICs between 1966 and 2020. We computed 22 deaths rates from each survey with the following age breakdowns: 0, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days; 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18, and 21 months; and 2, 3, 4, and 5 years. We assessed how probabilities of dying estimated for the 22 age groups deviated from predictions generated by a vital registration model that reflects the historical mortality of 25 high-income countries. Findings We calculated mortality rates of 81 LMICs between 1966 and 2020. In contrast with the other regions of the world, we found that under-5 mortality in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa was characterised by increased mortality at both ends of the age range (ie, younger than 28 days and older than 6 months) at a given level of mortality. Observed mortality in these regions was up to 2 times higher than predicted by the vital registration model for the younger-than-28 days age bracket, and up to 10 times higher than predicted for the older-than-6 months age bracket. This age pattern of under-5 mortality is significant in 17 countries in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Excess mortality in children older than 6 months without excess mortality in children younger than 28 days was found in 38 countries. In south Asia, results were consistent across data sources. In sub-Saharan Africa, excess mortality in children younger than 28 days was found mostly in DHSs; the majority of HDSSs did not show this excess mortality. We have attributed this difference in data sources mainly to omissions of early deaths in HDSSs. Interpretation In countries with age patterns of under-5 mortality that diverge from predictions, evidence-based public health interventions should focus on the causes of excess of mortality; notably, the effect of fetal growth restriction and infectious diseases. The age pattern of under-5 mortality will be instrumental in assessing progress towards the decline of under-5 mortality and the Sustainable Development Goals. Funding Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health.
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- Andrea Verhulst
- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Institut Supérieur des Sciences de la Population, Université de Ouagadougou, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA; Department of Population, Family and Reproductive Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Laboratoire d'Eco-anthropologie, French Museum of Natural History, Paris, France; French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Paris, France
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA; Centre for Demographic Studies, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), Paris, France
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Hazel EA, Mohan D, Zeger S, Mullany LC, Tielsch JM, Khatry SK, Subedi S, LeClerq SC, Black RE, Katz J. Demographic, socio-economic, obstetric, and behavioral factors associated with small-and large-for-gestational-age from a prospective, population-based pregnancy cohort in rural Nepal: a secondary data analysis. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2022; 22:652. [PMID: 35986258 PMCID: PMC9389767 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-022-04974-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In South Asia, a third of babies are born small-for-gestational age (SGA). The risk factors are well described in the literature, but many studies are in high-and-middle income countries or measure SGA on facility births only. There are fewer studies that describe the prevalence of risk factors for large-for-gestational age (LGA) in low-income countries. We aim to describe the factors associated with SGA and LGA in a population-based cohort of pregnant women in rural Nepal. METHODS This is a secondary data analysis of community-based trial on neonatal oil massage (22,545 women contributing 39,479 pregnancies). Demographic, socio-economic status (SES), medical/obstetric history, and timing of last menstruation were collected at enrollment. Vital signs, illness symptoms, and antenatal care (ANC) attendance were collected throughout the pregnancy and neonatal weight was measured for live births. We conducted multivariate analysis using multinomial, multilevel logistic regression, reporting the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Outcomes were SGA, LGA compared to appropriate-for-gestational age (AGA) and were multiply imputed using birthweight recalibrated to time at delivery. RESULTS SGA was associated with nulligravida (OR: 2.12 95% CI: 1.93-2.34), gravida/nulliparous (OR: 1.86, 95% CI: 1.26-2.74), interpregnancy intervals less than 18 months (OR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.07-1.27), and poor appetite/vomiting in the second trimester, (OR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.19-1.35). Greater wealth (OR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.69-0.88), swelling of hands/face in the third trimester (OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.69-0.94) parity greater than five (OR: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.65-0.92), male fetal sex (OR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.86-0.98), and increased weight gain (OR: 0.93 per weight kilogram difference between 2nd and 3rd trimester, 95% CI: 0.92-0.95) were protective for SGA. Four or more ANC visits (OR: 0.53, 95% CI: 0.41-0.68) and respiratory symptoms in the third trimester (OR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.54-0.84) were negatively associated with LGA, and maternal age < 18 years (OR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.03-1.87) and respiratory symptoms in the second trimester (OR: 1.27, 95% CI: 1.07-1.51) were positively associated with LGA. CONCLUSIONS Our findings are in line with known risk factors for SGA. Because the prevalence and mortality risk of LGA babies is low in this population, it is likely LGA status does not indicate underlaying illness. Improved and equitable access to high quality antenatal care, monitoring for appropriate gestational weight gain and increased monitoring of women with high-risk pregnancies may reduce prevalence and improve outcomes of SGA babies. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study used in this secondary data analysis was registered at Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01177111.
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- Elizabeth A. Hazel
- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA ,Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project-Sarlahi, Sarlahi, Nepal
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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- grid.21107.350000 0001 2171 9311Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St. Room W5504, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
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Hazel EA, Mullany LC, Zeger SL, Mohan D, Subedi S, Tielsch JM, Khatry SK, Katz J. Development of an imputation model to recalibrate birth weights measured in the early neonatal period to time at delivery and assessment of its impact on size-for-gestational age and low birthweight prevalence estimates: a secondary analysis of a pregnancy cohort in rural Nepal. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e060105. [PMID: 35820766 PMCID: PMC9277385 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-060105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In low-income countries, birth weights for home deliveries are often measured at the nadir when babies may lose up of 10% of their birth weight, biasing estimates of small-for-gestational age (SGA) and low birth weight (LBW). We aimed to develop an imputation model that predicts the 'true' birth weight at time of delivery. DESIGN We developed and applied a model that recalibrates weights measured in the early neonatal period to time=0 at delivery and uses those recalibrated birth weights to impute missing birth weights. SETTING This is a secondary analysis of pregnancy cohort data from two studies in Sarlahi district, Nepal. PARTICIPANTS The participants are 457 babies with daily weights measured in the first 10 days of life from a subsample of a larger clinical trial on chlorhexidine (CHX) neonatal skin cleansing and 31 116 babies followed through the neonatal period to test the impact of neonatal massage oil type (Nepal Oil Massage Study (NOMS)). OUTCOME MEASURES We developed an empirical Bayes model of early neonatal weight change using CHX trial longitudinal data and applied it to the NOMS dataset to recalibrate and then impute birth weight at delivery. The outcomes are size-for-gestational age and LBW. RESULTS When using the imputed birth weights, the proportion of SGA is reduced from 49% (95% CI: 48% to 49%) to 44% (95% CI: 43% to 44%). Low birth weight is reduced from 30% (95% CI: 30% to 31%) to 27% (95% CI: 26% to 27%). The proportion of babies born large-for-gestational age increased from 4% (95% CI: 4% to 4%) to 5% (95% CI: 5% to 5%). CONCLUSIONS Using weights measured around the nadir overestimates the prevalence of SGA and LBW. Studies in low-income settings with high levels of home births should consider a similar recalibration and imputation model to generate more accurate population estimates of small and vulnerable newborns.
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- Elizabeth A Hazel
- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Global Health, George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Clawson A, Zahir SF, Stewart S, Torr S, Hempenstall N, Vernon C, Subedi S. Characteristics and outcomes of hospitalised inpatients with indwelling urinary catheter-a retrospective study from a large regional hospital in queensland. Infect Dis Health 2022; 27:219-226. [PMID: 35739035 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Indwelling urinary catheters (IDCs) are a common invasive device in hospitalised patients. Their use is associated with increased risks of developing catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), and blood stream infections (BSI). AIMS To examine the characteristics and outcomes of adult inpatients with an IDC inserted in hospital and identify risk factors for developing CAUTI and BSI. METHODS We performed a retrospective observational study of 430 patients with IDC admitted to medical and surgical units of a leading (tertiary) hospital between Nov 2019 till April 2020. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to determine independent risk factors for developing urinary tract infection and blood stream infection. RESULTS The prevalence of CAUTI in our study was 7.4%. Results of multiple logistic regression indicated that with each day of IDC in situ, the likelihood of UTI development increased by 9% (OR 1.09; 95% CI 1.00 to 1.18; p = 0.03). Age, gender, and catheter reinsertion were not associated with UTI development. CONCLUSIONS Longer duration of IDC was associated with elevated risk of developing CAUTI. CAUTI rates were higher than some of those previously published. There was no statistical significance in frequency of CAUTI between medical and surgical patients. No statistically significant variables that contributed to the development of BSI were found. Interventions targeted at reducing catheter days should be used to improve CAUTI rates.
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- A Clawson
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia; Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Sunshine Coast Health Institute, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia.
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- Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF), QCIF Facility for Advanced Bioinformatics, Institute for Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Infection Management Services, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Surgical Services Group, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Infection Management Services, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Department of Urology, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases, 6 Doherty Street, Birtinya, QLD, 4551, Australia
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Subedi S, Katz J, Erchick DJ, Verhulst A, Khatry SK, Mullany LC, Tielsch JM, LeClerq SC, Christian P, West KP, Guillot M. Does higher early neonatal mortality in boys reverse over the neonatal period? A pooled analysis from three trials of Nepal. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056112. [PMID: 35589346 PMCID: PMC9121405 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Neonatal mortality is generally 20% higher in boys than girls due to biological phenomena. Only a few studies have examined more finely categorised age patterns of neonatal mortality by sex, especially in the first few days of life. The objective of this study is to examine sex differentials in neonatal mortality by detailed ages in a low-income setting. DESIGN This is a secondary observational analysis of data. SETTING Rural Sarlahi district, Nepal. PARTICIPANTS Neonates born between 1999 and 2017 in three randomised controlled trials. OUTCOME MEASURES We calculated study-specific and pooled mortality rates for boys and girls by ages (0-1, 1-3, 3-7, 7-14, 14-21 and 21-28 days) and estimated HR using Cox proportional hazards models for male versus female mortality for treatment and control groups together (n=59 729). RESULTS Neonatal mortality was higher in boys than girls in individual studies: 44.2 vs 39.7 in boys and girls in 1999-2000; 30.0 vs 29.6 in 2002-2006; 33.4 vs 29.4 in 2010-2017; and 33.0 vs 30.2 in the pooled data analysis. Pooled data found that early neonatal mortality (HR=1.17; 95% CI: 1.06 to 1.30) was significantly higher in boys than girls. All individual datasets showed a reversal in mortality by sex after the third week of life. In the fourth week, a reversal was observed, with mortality in girls 2.43 times higher than boys (HR=0.41; 95% CI: 0.31 to 0.79). CONCLUSIONS Boys had higher mortality in the first week followed by no sex difference in weeks 2 and 3 and a reversal in risk in week 4, with girls dying at more than twice the rate of boys. This may be a result of gender discrimination and social norms in this setting. Interventions to reduce gender discrimination at the household level may reduce female neonatal mortality. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT00115271, NCT00109616, NCT01177111.
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- Seema Subedi
- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Global Health, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project, Sarlahi, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- International Health, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ranjit R, Bista S, Manandhar P, Subedi S. Periodontitis and Diabetes: How Well the Patients have Knowledge about the Established Interrelationship? Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2022; 20:87-92. [PMID: 36273298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Background Type 2 diabetes is an escalating health problem in Nepal and it holds a strong bidirectional Inter relationship with periodontitis. However, lack of its knowledge and motivation among patients may deteriorate and complicate their condition. Objective To assess knowledge among general population regarding the relation between diabetes and periodontitis and to evaluate the role of dentists and physicians in suggesting the diabetic patients for oral health care. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among the patients visiting Department of Periodontics, Gandaki Medical College. A total 422 patients were interviewed using a set of pretested questionnaire and at the end they were counselled about the impact of diabetes mellitus on periodontal status and vice versa. Result Majority of the patients 257 (60.9%) had no idea about the interrelation between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus. Almost all the patients 363 (86.02%) assumed that poor oral health cannot increase the risk of developing diabetes and amongst those who had knowledge about this relation, the major source of information was their diabetic friends and relatives 46 (10.9%) and other sources such as syllabus 46 (10.9%). Only handful of patients 30 (7.10%) were informed about the relation by their dentist. Ironically, none of them were provided information about the interrelation by their treating physician. Conclusion Overall, only few participants had knowledge about the bidirectional relation between periodontitis and diabetes. Hence, our findings support the greater need for more targeted and specific health education along with close collaboration between dentists and physicians.
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- R Ranjit
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Gandaki Medical College Teaching Hospital and Research Centre, Pokhara, Nepal
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OBJECTIVE To explore the perception of obesity and overweight among Nepalese adults living in a suburban community. DESIGN A qualitative study composed of focus group discussion (FGD) and in-depth interview (IDI). SETTING Community and healthcare facilities in Dhulikhel, Nepal. PARTICIPANTS Four FGDs were conducted with community members (n=22) and four IDIs were conducted with healthcare providers (HCPs). RESULTS Obesity is a rising problem in this suburban community. Participants had inadequate knowledge regarding the consequences of obesity, and they perceived overweight as normal, healthy and attractive. The participants above 40 years of age did not perceive themselves to be overweight or obese. Despite participants' awareness of the importance of diet control and exercise to prevent obesity, these were not translated into practice. CONCLUSIONS This study provided insight into perceptions of obesity in a suburban Dhulikhel community through both community members' and HCPs' perspective. Misconceptions and inadequate knowledge of obesity among people in this community indicate the need for health education and intervention programme to increase health awareness and preventive practices.
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- Sachita Shrestha
- Department of Community Programmes, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
- UNC Linberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Community Programmes, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
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- Department of Community Programmes, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
- Department of Public Health, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of International Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok, Nepal
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Gautam N, Regmi D, Shahi A, Bohara S, Subedi S, Jayan A. Status of Serum Zinc Level in Hypothyroid Patients with Normal Serum Albumin Level: A Case Control Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.3126/jucms.v7i2.27135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION: Decreased thyroid hormone synthesis and low levels of circulating thyroid hormones result in clinical hypothyroidism causing many metabolic processes to slow down. Zinc is essential for many biochemical processes and cell proliferation. Thyroid hormones influence Zinc metabolism by affecting absorption and excretion.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: This case-control study was conducted in subclinical hypothyroidism (n=30), overt hypothyroidism (n=30) and compared with age and sex matched euthyroid controls (n=30) attending UCMS-TH. Serum free T3 (fT3), free T4 (fT4) and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) were estimated by ELISA. The serum Zinc and Albumin were estimated by colorimetric Nitro-PAPS and BCG dye binding method respectively.
RESULTS: The overall frequency of Zinc deficiency has been observed 12 (40%) in overt hypothyroidism, 9 (30%) in subclinical hypothyroidism and two (6.66%) in euthyroid controls. A significant association between serum Zinc with fT3, fT4 levels (p=0.0046) and with TSH level (p-value=0.030) was observed in all cases. The positive correlation of serum Zinc with fT3 level (r=0.217, p=0.04), fT4 level (r=0.267, p=0.011) while serum negative correlation with TSH level (r=-0.234, p=0.026) and Albumin (r=-0.039, p=0.713) were observed. The odds ratio shows 9.33 times Zinc deficiency likely to occur in overt hypothyroidism (CI: 1.86-46.68; p-value=0.0065) whereas 6.0 times in subclinical hypothyroidism (CI:1.17- 30.72; p-value=0.0315) than euthyroid controls.
CONCLUSION: The significant difference in Zinc deficiency was observed in overt hypothyroid patients. However, non-significant difference in sub-clinical hypothyroidism as compared to euthyroid controls was found in all groups having normal albumin level. This may conclude that with progression of hypothyroidism there is significant decrease in Zinc with normal albumin. Hence, there is association between thyroid profile and serum Zinc status.
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Introduction: Ageing is a normal phenomenon. Various studies shows that there is a sharp rise in the elderly population in the last few years. Prevalence of depression in elderly is found to around 13% in the community sample in various countries. There is a dearth of study related to psychiatric illness in elderly in Nepal. This study was aimed to find the prevalence of depression in elderly and see for various factors associated with elderly depression.
Material And Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Siddharthnagar Municipality, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi. 316 elderly were selected by using systematic random sampling technique. A Semi- structured interview schedule was developed to collect Socio-demographic data. The Short Form Geriatric Depression Scale (SF-GDS) was used to find out the prevalence of depression among elderly people. Ethical Approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Committee, Chitwan Medical College and permission was obtained from Siddharthnagar Municipality, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi. The collected data was entered in Epidata 3.1 and the data was exported and analyzed in IBM SPSS 20.
Results: There were a total of 316 samples in this study. The mean age of respondents was 68.47 years of age. Majority of the respondents (54.1%) were female and living in joint Family (72.2%). Almost 45.9% respondents were from upper caste groups, 90.5% of respondents were Hindus. Among the married (100%) respondents, 54.6% of respondents were living with spouse and 3.2% were divorced and separated from spouse. Depression was present in 49.4% of respondents were depressed. Among depressed respondents, 46.7% of respondents were having mild depression, 39.2% moderate depression and 14.1% severe depression.
Conclusion: The finding of this study concluded that depression among elderly people was a substantial problem in Siddharthnagar Municipality, Bhairahawa, Rupandehi.
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Subedi S, Chen S. Culture negative endocarditis – approach to laboratory diagnosis. Pathology 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pathol.2016.12.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Lamichhane S, Banerjee B, Subedi S. A Rare Case Report on Thoracoomphalopagus. Nepal j obstet gynaecol 2016. [DOI: 10.3126/njog.v11i1.16292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In the present case study we are reporting a case of thoracoomphalopagus conjoined twins. A 24 years old gravida two para 0+1 carrying thoracoomphalopagus conjoined twins was diagnosed by ultrasonography at early second trimester with single placenta attached posteriorly and low lying. The mortality and morbidity of conjoined twins are high so making the early diagnosis with ultrasonographic examination provides the parents a chance to elect for pregnancy termination.
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Subedi S, Banerjee B, Manisha C. Thyroid disorders in women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. J Pathol Nep 2016. [DOI: 10.3126/jpn.v6i12.16253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Thyroid hormones play a key role in the menstrual and reproductive function of women .It is recognized universally that menstrual disturbances may accompany clinical alteration in thyroid function and every clinician has encountered altered menstrual pattern among women suffering from thyroid disorders. The aim of this study was to find the incidence of thyroid disorders in Dysfunctional uterine bleeding and its correlation with menstrual patterns.Materials and Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study including 75 cases with dysfunctional uterine bleeding attending the OPD of Nobel Medical College, where incidence of thyroid disorder was evaluated along with its correlation with menstrual patterns and histopathology.Results: The incidence of Gynecological OPD attendance due to abnormal uterine bleeding was 3%.and the incidence of thyroid dysfunction was 10.6% with hypothyroidism being the commonest. (9.3%). The commonest menstrual pattern found was menorrhagia/polymenorrhoea in 8 percent.Conclusion: Prevalence of hypothyroidism was more common in DUB. Thus every woman with menstrual irregularities should undergo thyroid assessment and this will ultimately avoid unnecessary intervention like misuse of hormonal treatment and hysterectomy.
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Ghimire R, Subedi S, Sharma A, Bohara S. Anterior abdominal wall dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: a case report. J Soc Surg Nepal 2016. [DOI: 10.3126/jssn.v17i1.15180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans is a rare low-grade fibrohistiocytic tumor ,common in age group of 20 to 50 years. Histologically, it is diagnosed on the basis of a spindle-cell tumor arranged in small bundles in a characteristic cartwheel pattern. Though local recurrence rate is high, the treatment of choice is surgical resection with negative margins. We describe a case of a 34-year-old lady with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
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Subedi S, Lamichhane S, Chhetry M. Study of Infertile Couples Attending a Teaching Hospital in Eastern Nepal. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2016; 55:22-25. [PMID: 27935918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Infertility is a global health issue and a socially destabilizing condition for couples with several stigmas including medical, social, psychological burdens and a marital disharmony. The aim was to study the incidence of infertility in couples attending outdoor of Nobel Medical College and to know the contributing factors among the infertile couples. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study was carried out in the outpatient department of a teaching hospital July 2015-June 2016, where the incidence of infertility and the contributing factors for the same were evaluated. RESULTS The incidence of infertility in this study was 5.45% and it was dominated by secondary infertility. The most important cause was male factor in 37.39%. Majority of male factor abnormality was due to exposure to heat as these male work abroad in Arabian Countries. CONCLUSIONS The study shows a dominance of secondary infertility and male factor being a major contributor. The most common semen abnormality was oligospermia.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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Subedi S, Chhetry M, Lamichhane S. Myomectomy Revisited: Experiences in a Teaching Hospital. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2016; 54:79-81. [PMID: 27935928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Uterine myomas are the most common benign tumors of the female reproductive tract with myomectomy being one of the major modalities of the treatment in our set up. The aim of this study was to share the experiences of open myomectomy from a Teaching Hospital. METHODS A observational study was conducted from a records of myomectomy cases in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Nobel Medical College teaching Hospital from June 2014- May 2016. RESULTS Total 38 cases of myomectomy were performed during the study period in the women most commong age group being 35-39 years, followed by 30-34. The most common presenting symptoms was abnormal uterine bleeding in 15 (39.47%) followed by mass per abdomen in 10 (26.31%). The most common location of the myoma was intramural followed by subserosal, submucus. Degeneration was also noted in majority of the cases. All the myomectomies were done with Inj Vasopressin injected paracervically except in one case where tourniquet was used. None of the patients had significant post-operative morbidity except fever in the first 24 hours. CONCLUSIONS Abdominal myomectomy is a safe and effective procedure for uterine myomas for infertile women in the past but it should be offered to those desiring for uterine preservation irrespective of age and reproductive status.
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- S Subedi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nobel Medical College, Biratnagar, Nepal
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Chalise P, Subedi S, Sharma P. Folie a Deux. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2015; 53:295-297. [PMID: 27746475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023] Open
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Shared psychotic disorder is a rare psychiatric disorder. It is defined when a primary psychotic person imposes his/her delusional beliefs to the other person usually in a close relationship. Occurrence of this disorder among family members and close friends has been described. However, its exact incidence and prevalence is not known. Since such case has not been reported in Nepal to best of our knowledge, we present a case of shared delusional disorder along with brief review of literature. This case report describes a case of common shared persecutory delusion in husband and wife.
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- Transcultural Psychosocial Organization, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Universal College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), Bhairahawa, Nepal
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- Transcultural Psychosocial Organization, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Subedi S, Shrestha B, Adhikari RB. Pattern of Maxillofacial fracture in Western and Central Nepal: An experience in 3 tertiary level health institutions. J Coll Med Sci-Nepal 2015. [DOI: 10.3126/jcmsn.v10i3.12771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: There are only few studies regarding the pattern and causes of maxillofacial fractures till date in Nepal and no such study in western and central Nepalese population has been conducted. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to describe the causes and the pattern of maxillofacial fractures in western and central part of Nepal over the period of 5 years.MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of maxillofacial fractures was conducted on 328 patients who were treated in the department of maxillofacial surgery. Data was extracted and analyzed based on age, sex, cause of injury and anatomic location.RESULT Young males of 3rd decade of life most commonly sustained the maxillofacial trauma. The commonest site involved was the zygomatic complex (42%) when only mid face fractures was considered and parasymphysis (32%) when only mandible was considered.The most common cause of injuries was road traffic accidents (289 patients; 88.1%) followed by interpersonal violence (25 patients; 7.6 %) and falls accounting for 4.2% of the all injuries. CONCLUSION The findings of this study suggest the need for expansion of the motorway network, ensuring compliance of strict traffic rules and regulations, replacing old vehicles without safety measures and implement school education in alcohol abuse.Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal, 2014, Vol-10, No-3, 8-13
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Hemoperitoneum during pregnancy is a rare but potentially life threatening condition to both mother and fetus. Spontaneous hemoperitoneum may develop from rupture of various abdominal or pelvic viscera like spleen, pancreas and also uterus from the uterine ovarian vessels and rarely from pelvic endometrial implants. It mimics placental abruption having similar clinical presentation like acute abdominal pain, peritonitis, shock and fetal distress or fetal death. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of superficial uterine vessels in third trimester of pregnancy with an objective to share our experience in managing this rare emergency condition having diagnostic dilemmas. DOI: http://www.dx.doi.org/10.3126/njog.v7i2.11145 Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Vol 7 / No. 2 / Issue 14 / July-Dec, 2012 / 50-51
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Objective: To assess the pathway to care among patients with epilepsy up to the tertiary care centre Methods: It is a hospital based, cross-sectional descriptive study of 47 patients visiting BPKIHS psychiatry OPD. Written informed consent was taken from the patients and the primary caretaker. A semi structured Performa was used to record the basic sociodemographic details. Pathway Interview Schedule developed by WHO was used to collect the data. Results Majority (66.0%) of subjects were male. Generalized Seizures were most common (76.6%) type of seizure followed by complex-partial seizure (10.6%). More than half (51.1%) first contacted dhami-jhakri for treatment of their illness. About sixty two percent of patients had the first contact with the treatment provider less than 4 yrs ago. Thirty eight percent subjects sought treatment as per advice from the family members while only 2.1% sought treatment as per advice from the healthcare worker. The most common presenting complaints were sudden loss of consciousness in 89.4%of patients. In majority of patients (57.4%), problem arised ≤ 4yrs back. Significant high numbers of patients (51.1%) were prescribed alternative forms of treatment like herbal medications, talisman, offerings and sacrifices and jhadphook for their presenting problem. About eighty seven percent patients had to travel ≤12 hours for the treatment while 10.7% had to travel a distance of >24 hrs for treatment. The mean duration that one had to travel for seeking treatment was 7.95±14.58 hours. It was found that the mean duration that one patient spend before coming to a hospital for modern treatment was 5.64 months. Conclusions People suffering from epilepsy are still using the traditional healing practices leading to delay in the patient care. These findings call for a comprehensive educational program that can remove the misconcepts regarding the illness. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v1i1.8418 Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences Vol.1(1) 2013: 20-25
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Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species. The disease has wide clinical presentation and a distinct geographical distribution. We describe two cases of coccidioidomycosis in returned Australian travellers who presented to Nambour Hospital. Knowledge of the international geographical distribution of endemic fungal infections and their clinical manifestations can assist in earlier diagnosis and appropriate management.
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- Nambour General Hospital, Nambour, Queensland, Australia.
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Subedi S, Feng Z, Deardon R, Schenkel FS. SNP selection for predicting a quantitative trait. J Appl Stat 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/02664763.2012.750282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Pandey G, Dhakal S, Sadaula A, KC G, Subedi S, Pandey KR, Dhakal IP. Status of tuberculosis in bovine animals raised by tuberculosis infected patients in Western Chitwan, Nepal. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.3126/ijim.v1i2.7407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an important public health concern worldwide. This study was conducted to determine the status of bTB in animals raised by tuberculosis patients in Western Chitwan, Nepal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted from August, 2011 to January, 2012. A total of 100 bovines (cattle and buffalo) raised in 60 farms of tuberculosis patients were tested with single intradermal tuberculin test considering various animal factors. Well designed questionnaire survey was taken with 70 tuberculosis patients of same 60 families focusing knowledge, awareness and various practices related to bovine tuberculosis. RESULTS: Overall 15% bovines were positive for tuberculosis (13.6% cattle and 15.4% buffaloes). Age of animal was significantly associated with tuberculosis (p<0.05) while sex and species were not. 24% tuberculosis patients had raw milk consuming habit while very few of them (9%) were aware of zoonotic aspect of bovine tuberculosis. CONCLUSIONS: There is high chance of tuberculosis transmission form animals to humans or vice versa. Further detailed study is needed in large scale with stronger intersectoral collaboration of medical and veterinary health sector to determine the scale of problem and find out prevention and control strategies against zoonotic tuberculosis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijim.v1i2.7407 Int J Infect Microbiol 2012;1(1):49-53
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Laudari S, Subedi K, Toyena R, Vamja J, Kumar SN, Subedi S. Chylous ascites in cirrhosis-A case report. J Coll Med Sci-Nepal 2012. [DOI: 10.3126/jcmsn.v8i2.6837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Chylous ascites is a rare presentation in cirrhotic liver disease but its incidence has increased because of aggressive cardiothoracic/abdominal surgeries and increasing survival of patients with chronic liver disease and cancer. We report here a case presenting with spontaneous chylous ascites in cirrhosis of liver. It has been associated with poor prognosis. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal,2012,Vol-8,No-2, 42-45 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v8i2.6837
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Subedi S, Sharma MK, Sharma BR, Kansakar I, Dhakwa K, Adhikari RK. Surgical outcome of pars plana vitrectomy: a retrospective study in a peripheral tertiary eye care centre of Nepal. Nepal J Ophthalmol 2010; 2:39-44. [PMID: 21141326 DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v2i1.3703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Trans-pars plana vitrectomy (TPPV) is an effective surgical procedure to retain the useful vision in vitreoretinal diseases. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the surgical outcome of pars plana vitreoretinal surgery. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective non-comparative interventional case series. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hospital-based retrospective interventional study of series of cases was carried out in retina clinic of Lumbini Eye Institute, Nepal, over a period of one-and-a-half years. Records of 64 patients who underwent vitreo-retina surgeries were reviewed. Demography, duration of symptoms, risk factors and indications, preoperative and post-operative visual acuity, intra-operative and post-operative complications were analyzed. OUTCOME MEASUREMENT The parameters studied were post-operative visual acuity and complications. RESULTS Of 64 patients, 61% presented 2 months after the onset of symptoms. Preoperatively, 65.5% had visual acuity of hand motions to 3/60 followed by perception of light only in 26.6%. The main indication for TPPV was vitreous haemorrhage (VH), in 53%. The visual acuity improved to better than 6/60 in patients with VH (68%), whereas, overall, in 72% of the subjects, it improved by 2 lines postoperatively. The commonest intra-operative complications were iatrogenic retinal break (5, 7.8%) at the sclerostomy site. CONCLUSION The main indication for TPPV is vitreous haemorrhage. Useful vision can be restored by pars plana vitrectomy in the majority of the patients. Retinal break is the commonest complication of TPPV.
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- S Subedi
- Nepal Eye Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu.
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Subedi S, Shrestha C. Branch retinal arterial occlusion. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2010; 8:423-425. [PMID: 22610774 DOI: 10.3126/kumj.v8i4.6244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Retinal arterial occlusion is an ocular emergency in which visual prognosis is poor mostly due to late presentation of the patient and macular involvement. The casee described, in this report is ane incidence of Branch Retinal Arterial Occlusion in a 22 year old female with grade II Mitral Regurgitation. The patiente presented witha complaint of painless, diminution of vision in the right eyn. She also presented with perception of black shadow in the superior visual fiel n of the same eye5 for five days. There was no significant systemic ord personal history. Her visual acuity at presentation was 6/60 and 6/6 in the right and left eyes,y which did not improve with glasses or pin-hole. Anterior segment including papillary reaction was normal in both eyes while Fundus examination of the right eye revealed retinal whitening inside the inferotemporal vascular arcade that was encroaching foveolar avascular zone. Visual field defect was detected at superonasally inside arhade but Fundus Fluorescence Angiography was normal. An echoycardiograph revealed grade II Mitral Regurgitation. The patient was kept on observation and after two2 days of follow-up, vision in the right eye was improved to 6/6 unaided but visual field defect was remained same.
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- S Subedi
- Department of Ophthalmology, NAMS, Nepal Eye Hospital, Nepal.
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Self-injurious behavior (SIB) or self-mutilating behavior (SMB) is rare but can occur in temporal lobe epilepsy. Such a behavior during seizures is not usually recalled by patient. Here is a case with self mutilating behavior in left temporal lobe epilepsy, presented because of its rare manifestation and diagnostic dilemma. A 19 year old unmarried Muslim student presented to emergency with SMB, guilty rumination and a persecutory delusion. The patient was intermittently confused about place and time. In subsequent assessments, he was found harboring death wishes and suicidal ideation. He transiently had auditory hallucination and thought broadcasting. He episodically tried to harm himself by severely biting only his left ring finger. It was difficult to influence him during such episodes. EEG revealed left temporal lobe seizure. Diagnosis of 'Epilepsy and Organic Psychosis' was made. The patient responded well to Antiepileptic and Antipsychotic medications.
Keywords: seizure, self injurious behavior, suicide, temporal epilepsy.
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Shakya DR, Shyangwa PM, Pandey AK, Subedi S, Yadav S. Self injurious behavior in temporal lobe epilepsy. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2010; 49:239-242. [PMID: 22049832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Self-injurious behavior (SIB) or self-mutilating behavior (SMB) is rare but can occur in temporal lobe epilepsy. Such a behavior during seizures is not usually recalled by patient. Here is a case with self mutilating behavior in left temporal lobe epilepsy, presented because of its rare manifestation and diagnostic dilemma. A 19 year old unmarried Muslim student presented to emergency with SMB, guilty rumination and a persecutory delusion. The patient was intermittently confused about place and time. In subsequent assessments, he was found harboring death wishes and suicidal ideation. He transiently had auditory hallucination and thought broadcasting. He episodically tried to harm himself by severely biting only his left ring finger. It was difficult to influence him during such episodes. EEG revealed left temporal lobe seizure. Diagnosis of 'Epilepsy and Organic Psychosis' was made. The patient responded well to Antiepileptic and Antipsychotic medications.
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- Department of Psychiatry, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan.
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Vaginal pessaries still have role in the management of uterovaginal prolapse especially in elderly women, unfit for surgery and as a temporary relief for women waiting for surgery. Forgotten vaginal pessaries may cause serious complications. We here by present a case wtih metallic vaginal ring pessary for 16 years without significant symptoms.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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Sah OP, Subedi S, Morita K, Inone S, Kurane I, Pandey BD. Serological study of dengue virus infection in Terai region, Nepal. Nepal Med Coll J 2009; 11:104-106. [PMID: 19968149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine dengue virus IgM-positive rate in Terai region, Nepal from August to December 2007. Serum samples were collected from 183 symptomatic cases. The samples were examined for dengue virus specific IgM using particle agglutination test. Of 183 serum samples, 55 (30.0%) had positive for dengue IgM antibody. The positive rate was highest (50.0%) in Biratnagar, and lowest (19.6%) in Chitwan male to female ratio was 2:1 in IgM-positive populations. IgM-positive rate was 29.0% at ages 21-30, 25.4% at ages 11-20 and 23.6% at ages 0-10, but 10.9% at ages 31-40, and ages over 40. There was not significant association between occupation of the patients and positive rate among farmer, labour, service, business and student.
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- Department of Microbiology, National College, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Uprety DK, Subedi S, Budhathoki B, Regmi MC. Vesicovaginal fistula at tertiary care center in eastern Nepal. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2008; 47:120-122. [PMID: 19079375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Vesicovaginal fistula is physically, socially and psychologically devastating to the women who suffer from it. The aim of this study is to create some awareness about VVF, to describe the profile of the patients, etiology, and success rate of surgery in our institute. A retrospective analysis of a total of 23 cases of vesicovaginal fistula admitted to the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, BPKIHS over a period of three years were included in the study. The cause of VVF in all was obstructed labor except in one, which followed abdominal hysterectomy. Twenty-three subjects underwent VVF repair, of which 14 (56.5%) had successful outcome.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal.
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Vesicovaginal fistula is physically, socially and psychologically devastating to the women who suffer from it. The aim of this study is to create some awareness about VVF, to describe the profile of the patients, etiology, and success rate of surgery in our institute. A retrospective analysis of a total of 23 cases of vesicovaginal fistula admitted to the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, BPKIHS over a period of three years were included in the study. The cause of VVF in all was obstructed labor except in one, which followed abdominal hysterectomy. Twenty-three subjects underwent VVF repair, of which 14 (56.5%) had successful outcome.JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2008 Jul-Sep;47(171):120-122.
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Isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (n = 117) from patients attending a tertiary care centre in western Nepal were tested for susceptibility to penicillin, oxacillin, gentamicin, erythromycin and ciprofloxacin. Eighteen (15.4%) were methicillin-resistant. Susceptibility among methicillin-resistant isolates varied from 0% (penicillin) to 16.6% (erythromycin and gentamicin), but varied among methicillin-susceptible isolates from 39.4% (penicillin) to 97.0% (ciprofloxacin). Fourteen (77.8%) of the methicillin-resistant isolates were resistant to all agents tested. Implementation of an appropriate antibiotic policy would reduce the risk of further development of antimicrobial resistance.
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- Department of Microbiology, Manipal Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal, India
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Subedi S. Sympathetic ophthalmia : a blinding complication of ocular injury. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2005; 44:57-9. [PMID: 16554873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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Sympathetic Ophthalmia is a rare and blinding ocular complication due to ocular injury. This condition in a male patient aged 25 years, is reported. The role of early recognition and management of this condition to preserve good vision is discussed.
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- S Subedi
- Shree Rana-Ambika Shah Eye Hospital & Lumbini Eye Institute, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
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Subedi S, Subedi KU, Badhu BP. Doctor's role in early detection of diabetic retinopathy and prevention of blindness from its complications. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2005; 44:26-30. [PMID: 16152680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microangiopathy, which is caused by chronic hyperglycemia, affecting the retinal arterioles, capillaries and venules, complications of which lead to incurable blindness. Approximately 10% of the diabetic population has type I diabetes mellitus (DM) which is diagnosed before the age of 30 years and rest is type II which is diagnosed after the age of 30 years. In UK 2% general population is affected by DM. In developed countries, diabetic retinopathy is an important and leading cause of blindness in working age group where as in developing western countries this figure occupy 12% of the blindness. In developing countries like Nepal, cataract still remains a main cause of blindness and diabetes is not considered as a major problem. However due to a rapid urbanization and modernization of population, diabetes mellitus is becoming an endemic disease and bringing a new challenge in blindness reduction program.
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- S Subedi
- Rana-Ambika Shah Eye Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal.
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This paper advances an organizational explanation for the slow pace of modernization of mental health care systems in developing societies. In complement to cultural and political economic explanations of this condition, we suggest that the value of establishing modern systems in developing societies lies in the legitimation such structures provide for indigenous modernizing efforts vis-a-vis both indigenous and external audiences. The system need not meet actual levels of service demand. Its importance is in its symbolic value as an indicator of modernity. The result is a system in "permanent failure". Implications for institutional theory and the growth of modern mental health systems in developing societies are discussed.
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- M Tausig
- University of Akron, OH 44325-1905, USA
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Abstract
Background: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a disorder consisting of a crescent-shaped destructive inflammation of the perilimbal corneal stroma. Case: We present a case of PUK following acute bacterial conjunctivitis in a 60-year-old lady with a history of on-and-off joint pain for two years. After admission to the hospital, she underwent conjunctival resection and was given topical and oral steroids. She was prescribed hydroxychloroquine after confirming the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis with a positive RA factor. Conclusion: This report highlights the role of infection as a triggering agent in the induction of PUK in an otherwise quiescent cornea. Keywords: conjunctivitis; peripheral ulcerative keratitis; rheumatoid arthritis DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v2i1.3709 Nep J Oph 2010;2(1) 71-73
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