Status of Abortion-Related Stigma in Nepal using Stigmatizing Attitudes, Beliefs, and Actions Scale.

Background: Despite substantial improvements in the accessibility of safe abortion services nationwide, a noticeable underutilization of these services persists, primarily attributable to the presence of social stigma. This stigma leads to discrimination, abuse, and poor healthcare. This study aims to understand and address abortion stigma among Nepali women of reproductive age.

A Critical Analysis of Safe Abortion Road Map in Nepal.

Background: Abortion was legalized by the 2002 Muluki Ain to combat the surging rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. By 2021, the Maternal Mortality Rate plummeted to 151 from 539 in 1996. The decline in the abortion-related maternal mortality attributes to the implication of progressive abortion policies that includes expanded safe abortion services introduction of medical abortion, constitutional recognition of abortion, the mandates by Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act, and free-of-cost abortion services in government health facilities.

Service Readiness for Safe Abortion Services.

 Health service readiness is a prerequisite to accessing quality services. This study analyzes the readiness of health facilities in Nepal to provide comprehensive abortion services by focusing on the availability and quality of care.   Methods:  This is a cross-sectional study, and a multi-stage sampling approach was used to select health facilities.

An Estimate of Abortion Incidence and Unintended Pregnancies.

Background: After the legalization of abortion in Nepal, there has been remarkable changes in policies and service delivery. However, even after two decades of legalization, access to and use of safe abortion services remains limited. The objective of this study is to estimate the incidence of abortion and unintended pregnancies in Nepal.

The relationship of serum amylase levels in acute organophosphorus poisoning with its clinical severity and outcome: a cross-sectional study.

Unlabelled: There are limited literatures studying the pancreatic involvement in organophosphate (OP) poisoning using biochemical means. This study focused on assessing the type of OP poisoning and determining the association of serum amylase levels with the patient's presentation and outcome.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal, after ethical approval [Ref: IRB/308 (6-11-E)].

The perfect storm: Disruptions to institutional delivery care arising from the COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to system-wide disruption of health services globally. We assessed the effect of the pandemic on the disruption of institutional delivery care in Nepal.

Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study among 52 356 women in nine hospitals to assess the disruption of institutional delivery care during the pandemic (comparing March to August in 2019 with the same months in 2020).

Paradigm Shifts in Nocturnal Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes.

Context: A better understanding of nocturnal regulation of glucose homeostasis will provide the framework for designing rational therapeutic strategies to improve the management of overnight glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Objective: To establish the nocturnal pattern and regulation of glucose production (EGP) in humans and to determine whether the pattern is dysregulated in people with T2D.

Design: Subjects were infused with [3-3H] glucose overnight.