Perceptions of the ability to efficiently utilise the full scope of midwifery practice in the newly introduced midwifery profession in Nepal.

Aim: To explore the readiness of Bachelor in Midwifery graduates in Nepal to provide midwifery care aligned with the definition competently on graduation and to identify barriers affecting their practice.

Background: Nepal has introduced an internationally standardised BSc midwifery education programme designed to enable midwives to work competently and independently in midwifery care on entering the profession.

Design: A qualitative interview study was conducted and analysed using inductive content analysis.

Virulence genes and previously unexplored gene clusters in four commensal spp. isolated from the human throat expand the neisserial gene repertoire.

Commensal non-pathogenic spp. live within the human host alongside the pathogenic and and due to natural competence, horizontal gene transfer within the genus is possible and has been observed. Four distinct spp.

Factors associated with contraceptive use among sexually active Nepalese youths in the Kathmandu Valley.

Background: In Nepal, evidence is sparse regarding the use of contraception at first and current relationships among sexually active young people. This study examined the factors associated with modern contraceptive use at first and current sexual relationships.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional household survey conducted amongst young Nepalese men and women living in the urban areas of the Kathmandu valley.

Knowledge, experience, and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services amongst Nepalese youth living in the Kathmandu Valley.

Objective: Youth have the right to utilise sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and information to protect themselves from negative SRH outcomes. This study aimed to assess knowledge, experience and use of SRH services amongst youth living in urban areas of the Kathmandu Valley.

Methods: We conducted a two stage cluster sampling cross-sectional household survey of young men and women aged 15-24 living in the Kathmandu Valley using a structured questionnaire.