Ongoing research studies

Ongoing Studies

Tracking our current research projects generating evidence that will shape public health policies and programs across Nepal.

12
Active Research Projects
35
Districts Currently Covered
8
Partner Organizations
150+
Field Researchers Deployed

Active Research Studies

Comprehensive overview of our ongoing research projects with progress tracking and expected outcomes.

OCMC evaluation
Ongoing
75% Complete
Ministry of Health & Population Jan 2024 - Jun 2025

Evaluation of One-stop Crisis Management Centers (OCMC)

Comprehensive assessment of OCMC effectiveness in delivering integrated support services for survivors of gender-based violence across Nepal.

Key Objectives:

  • Assess service quality and accessibility
  • Evaluate coordination mechanisms
  • Measure survivor satisfaction
  • Identify implementation gaps

Study Locations:

Kathmandu Chitwan Biratnagar Nepalgunj
Women's digital documentation
Ongoing
45% Complete
National Women Commission Mar 2024 - Dec 2025

Digital Platform for Nepalese Women's Stories

Developing an interactive web platform to document, archive, and highlight the struggles, triumphs, and advocacy of Nepalese women nationwide.

Key Objectives:

  • Document women's lived experiences
  • Create digital archive of stories
  • Develop interactive visualization platform
  • Support advocacy and policy dialogue

Study Locations:

All 7 Provinces
School food environment
Ongoing
60% Complete
School Health Research Initiative Feb 2024 - Aug 2025

Assessment of School Food Environments in Nepal

School-based survey investigating students' exposure to junk food and sugar-sweetened beverages, establishing evidence for targeted school health policies.

Key Objectives:

  • Assess food availability in schools
  • Measure student consumption patterns
  • Evaluate nutrition knowledge
  • Recommend policy interventions

Study Locations:

Kathmandu Valley Pokhara Lalitpur
Maternal health assessment
Ongoing
30% Complete
Provincial Health Directorate Apr 2024 - Oct 2025

Maternal Health Service Utilization Study

Assessing factors influencing maternal health service utilization in rural districts to improve access and quality of care.

Key Objectives:

  • Identify barriers to service access
  • Assess quality of antenatal care
  • Evaluate facility readiness
  • Recommend improvement strategies

Study Locations:

Sindhupalchok Dolakha Ramechhap
Nutrition survey
Ongoing
55% Complete
UNICEF Nepal Jan 2024 - Jul 2025

Child Nutrition and Dietary Practices Survey

Comprehensive assessment of child nutrition status and dietary practices in vulnerable communities to inform nutrition programming.

Key Objectives:

  • Measure nutritional status of children
  • Assess feeding practices
  • Evaluate food security
  • Identify at-risk populations

Study Locations:

Far-West Province Sudurpashchim
Health system assessment
Ongoing
40% Complete
WHO Nepal Mar 2024 - Sep 2025

Primary Health Care System Assessment

Evaluating the strength and functionality of primary health care systems to support universal health coverage initiatives.

Key Objectives:

  • Assess health facility readiness
  • Evaluate service availability
  • Measure health workforce capacity
  • Analyze health financing mechanisms

Study Locations:

Selected Districts Nationwide Sample

Research Methodology

Consistent methodological standards applied across all ongoing studies ensuring quality and comparability.

Ethical Clearance

All studies undergo NHRC ethical review with informed consent protocols and participant protection measures.

Digital Data Collection

ODK and KoboToolbox for real-time data collection with built-in validation and quality checks.

Trained Field Teams

Experienced enumerators with local language skills and cultural sensitivity training.

Quality Assurance

Multi-level supervision, back-checks, and real-time monitoring ensuring data quality.

Expected Outcomes

Anticipated impact and deliverables from our ongoing research studies.

Policy Briefs

Evidence-based policy recommendations for government agencies and development partners.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Scientific articles contributing to global public health literature and knowledge.

Program Improvements

Actionable insights for improving existing health programs and interventions.

Data Repositories

Anonymized datasets for secondary analysis and future research initiatives.

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