Publications by authors named "Manish Rajbanshi"
Background: The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats and the world's leading cause of preventable death which is responsible for killing 8 million people every year. Adolescents are the vulnerable age group and are at greater risk of any tobacco use including smokeless tobacco (SLT) and nicotine addiction. Tobacco use at a young age increases the risk of various non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as respiratory illness, asthma, chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD), reduced pulmonary function, and cancers.
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- Osteoporosis is a significant public health issue that leads to serious complications like physical disability and increased mortality rates, yet many people are unaware and undiagnosed until fractures occur.
- A study was conducted in Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal, involving 405 middle and old-aged women to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding osteoporosis using face-to-face interviews and statistical analyses.
- Results showed that nearly half of the participants had good knowledge about osteoporosis, with significant associations found between knowledge, attitudes, and practices based on factors like occupation, income, ethnicity, and education.
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- * A study involving 405 school-going girls found that about 18% were anemic, with key factors including lack of knowledge about anemia, insufficient iron intake, and limited dietary diversity.
- * To combat anemia, the study suggests implementing school health programs focused on iron supplements, deworming, and community education to improve dietary habits and awareness.
Dengue poses a significant public health concern worldwide. It is identified as a recent emerging infectious disease in Nepal. Understanding the situation and dynamics between knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to dengue among students is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Stigma among mental disorders like anxiety has been identified as an important barrier in help-seeking by national policymakers. Anxiety disorders are quite common among college students, and their severity and prevalence are growing. This study aimed to assess help-seeking behavior (HSB) towards anxiety among undergraduate students of Kathmandu University (KU).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer, cervical cancer remains an important public health problem, especially in developing countries. However, there is limited evidence regarding awareness and practice of screening for cervical cancer among women in resource-poor settings like Nepal. This study is aimed at assessing the awareness of cervical cancer, risk perception, and practice of Pap smear tests among adult women of Dhulikhel municipality of Kavreplanchowk district in Nepal.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global public health crisis. Preventive measures to tackle the deadly virus are influenced by people's knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward COVID-19 among Nepalese residents in Nepal.
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