Publications by authors named "L Poudel"
Introduction: Cancer is the primary cause of death globally, and despite the significant advancements in treatment and survival rates, it is still stigmatized in many parts of the world. However, there is limited public health research on cancer stigma among the general female population in Nepal. Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of cancer stigma and its associated factors in this group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNitrosyl hemoglobin formation from nitrite in normal and sickle blood.
Free Radic Biol Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Nitrite has shown potential as a treatment for sickle cell disease by converting to nitric oxide (NO), which helps improve blood flow and reduce complications associated with the illness.
- * In experiments, sickle red blood cells were found to reduce nitrite to NO slower than normal red blood cells under low oxygen conditions, highlighting the impact of hemoglobin polymerization on this process.
Background The burden of dental caries among children is increasing due to consumption of sugary substances, poor oral care practices, and inadequate health service utilization. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and associated factors of dental caries among school children. The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of dental caries and associated factors among school children of private school of Bharatpur metropolitan city.
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- The study investigates the factors that influence the initiation and retention of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Nepal, focusing on perspectives from healthcare providers, families, and people living with HIV.
- In-depth interviews with ART clients and healthcare providers revealed individual, family/community, and health system-level facilitators and barriers affecting ART uptake and adherence.
- Key findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions to improve awareness about HIV and enhance support systems, addressing stigma and logistical challenges within the healthcare system.
Objective: The objective of this research was to assess the prevalence of dating violence (DV) and factors associated among undergraduate public health students of Kathmandu metropolitan city (KMC), Nepal.
Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving undergraduate public health students in Kathmandu. We recruited the students using probability proportionate sampling techniques.