All Outputs (4)

Mobilisation of women’s groups for child injury prevention in Nepal (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: Childhood injuries are a neglected problem in Nepal. Injuries were the cause of 13% of deaths occurred to 1-4 year children in Nepal and one-third of all illnesses to children under 18 years caused by injuries. Over half of all injuries t... Read More about Mobilisation of women’s groups for child injury prevention in Nepal.

Community perceptions of childhood injuries and its prevention measures in Nepal: A qualitative study (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Objectives: To gain an in-depth understanding of people’s perception of causes and their concepts of prevention of childhood injuries in Nepal.
Design: A qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs). Set... Read More about Community perceptions of childhood injuries and its prevention measures in Nepal: A qualitative study.

Use of preventive measures of childhood injuries at household level: Community-based findings from Nepal (2013)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Introduction: Child injuries are a major public health problem in low- and middle- income countries but they are
not recognised at policy or community level. Prevention of injuries is neglected due to lack of awareness. Only a
few community-based s... Read More about Use of preventive measures of childhood injuries at household level: Community-based findings from Nepal.

Epidemiology, impact and prevention of unintentional child injuries in Makwanpur district of Nepal (2013)
Thesis

Background: Injury is a major health problem in children throughout the world and its burden is borne particularly in poor countries. Nepal not only has a challenging economic environment but has a uniquely challenging physical environment, which exp... Read More about Epidemiology, impact and prevention of unintentional child injuries in Makwanpur district of Nepal.