Completed research assessments

Completed Assessments

Archive of completed research projects showcasing our impact, key findings, and contributions to evidence-based public health policy.

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Completed Research Studies
75
Districts Covered
25+
Policy Influences
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Partner Organizations

Completed Research Projects

Comprehensive archive of our completed assessments with key findings, impact, and downloadable reports.

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National health facility assessment
Completed
2023 MoHP

National Health Facility Assessment

Comprehensive assessment of health facility readiness, service availability, and quality of care across all 75 districts of Nepal.

Key Findings:

  • 87% of facilities provide essential health services
  • Significant gaps in emergency obstetric care in rural areas
  • Health workforce shortages identified in mountain regions
  • Supply chain inconsistencies affecting service delivery

Research Impact:

Findings informed the National Health Sector Strategy and guided resource allocation for health facility improvements.

GBV prevalence study
Completed
2023 NWC

Gender-Based Violence Prevalence Study

National-level study measuring prevalence, types, and help-seeking behaviors related to gender-based violence in Nepal.

Key Findings:

  • 22% of women reported experiencing physical violence
  • Low reporting rates due to social stigma
  • Gaps in service accessibility for survivors
  • Economic factors associated with increased vulnerability

Research Impact:

Study contributed to the development of the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence and improved survivor support services.

Nutrition survey
Completed
2022 UNICEF

Child Nutrition and Food Security Survey

Assessment of nutritional status, feeding practices, and food security among children under five in vulnerable districts.

Key Findings:

  • Stunting rate at 31% in surveyed areas
  • Poor dietary diversity among children 6-23 months
  • Seasonal food insecurity affecting nutrition outcomes
  • Knowledge gaps on appropriate feeding practices

Research Impact:

Findings guided the revision of the National Nutrition Strategy and informed targeted nutrition intervention programs.

Maternal health evaluation
Completed
2022 WHO

Maternal Health Program Evaluation

Evaluation of maternal health program effectiveness in reducing maternal mortality and improving service utilization.

Key Findings:

  • Increased antenatal care coverage to 78%
  • Skilled birth attendance improved significantly
  • Transport barriers remain a key challenge
  • Quality of care varies across facility types

Research Impact:

Evaluation informed the revision of maternal health protocols and investment in emergency transport systems.

Adolescent health study
Completed
2021 UNFPA

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Assessment

Study on adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to sexual and reproductive health in Nepal.

Key Findings:

  • Limited comprehensive sexuality education in schools
  • High misinformation about reproductive health
  • Barriers to accessing youth-friendly services
  • Need for targeted health communication

Research Impact:

Study contributed to the development of the Adolescent Health Strategy and school-based health education programs.

WASH assessment
Completed
2021 WaterAid

WASH in Health Facilities Assessment

Assessment of water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in health facilities and impact on infection prevention.

Key Findings:

  • 65% of facilities lack adequate handwashing stations
  • Water supply interruptions common in rural facilities
  • Inadequate waste management systems
  • Need for WASH infrastructure investment

Research Impact:

Assessment guided national WASH in Health Care Facilities guidelines and infrastructure investment priorities.

Lessons Learned

Key insights and best practices emerging from our completed research projects.

01

Community Engagement

Early and continuous community engagement significantly improves data quality and study acceptance in challenging contexts.

Field Work Stakeholders
02

Adaptive Methodology

Flexible research designs that adapt to field realities yield more reliable and actionable findings than rigid protocols.

Research Design Flexibility
03

Local Capacity Building

Investing in local researcher capacity ensures sustainability and improves cultural appropriateness of research approaches.

Training Sustainability
04

Data Integration

Combining quantitative and qualitative methods provides comprehensive insights that neither approach can deliver alone.

Mixed Methods Analysis

Geographic Coverage

Our completed assessments have covered diverse geographic regions across Nepal.

75
Districts Covered

Nationwide research presence across all seven provinces of Nepal

Urban & Rural Areas
Mountain to Terai
Remote Communities
Province 1
14 Districts
Bagmati Province
13 Districts
Gandaki Province
11 Districts
Lumbini Province
12 Districts
Karnali Province
10 Districts
Sudurpashchim Province
9 Districts
Madhesh Province
8 Districts

Publications from Completed Projects

Peer-reviewed articles and technical reports generated from our completed research.

Journal Article
2023

"Health Facility Readiness in Nepal: A National Assessment"

BMC Health Services Research

Peer-reviewed Open Access
Journal Article
2023

"Gender-Based Violence Prevalence and Help-Seeking in Nepal"

Violence Against Women

Peer-reviewed Impact Factor
Technical Report
2022

"Child Nutrition Survey: Technical Report"

UNICEF Nepal Technical Report

UNICEF Partnership PDF Available
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