Research publications

Publications

Peer-reviewed journal articles, research reports, policy briefs, and technical documents contributing to global public health knowledge.

25+
Peer-Reviewed Articles
50+
Technical Reports
15+
Policy Briefs
1000+
Citations

Research Focus Areas

Explore our publications organized by key public health research domains.

Maternal Health

12 Publications

Gender-Based Violence

8 Publications

Nutrition

10 Publications

Health Systems

15 Publications

Adolescent Health

7 Publications

Global Health

9 Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Our research published in international peer-reviewed journals contributing to global public health literature.

Evaluation of One-stop Crisis Management Centers for Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Nepal

Sharma A., Thapa R., Gurung B., et al.

BMC Women's Health, 2024, 24(1): 156

This study evaluates the effectiveness of One-stop Crisis Management Centers in providing integrated services to gender-based violence survivors across Nepal, assessing service quality, coordination mechanisms, and survivor satisfaction.

2024 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-02456-7

Assessment of School Food Environments and Junk Food Exposure Among Adolescents in Urban Nepal

Khadka S., Adhikari R., Sharma P., et al.

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2023, 20(1): 89

This cross-sectional study examines the school food environment in Kathmandu Valley, assessing availability of unhealthy foods, student consumption patterns, and the association with nutrition knowledge and attitudes.

2023 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-023-01489-2

Maternal Health Service Utilization and Barriers in Rural Nepal: A Mixed-Methods Study

Gurung M., Thapa K., Sharma A., et al.

Maternal and Child Health Journal, 2023, 27(4): 623-635

This mixed-methods study investigates factors influencing maternal health service utilization in rural districts, identifying barriers related to geography, culture, and health system readiness.

2023 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03623-5

Health Facility Readiness for Emergency Obstetric Care in Nepal: A National Assessment

Sharma R., Adhikari S., Thapa M., et al.

BMC Health Services Research, 2022, 22(1): 789

This national assessment evaluates health facility readiness for emergency obstetric care across all 75 districts of Nepal, identifying gaps in infrastructure, human resources, and service availability.

2022 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07890-1

Policy Briefs

Concise policy recommendations based on our research findings.

Creating Healthier School Food Environments

A Policy Framework

This brief presents evidence-based recommendations for regulating school food environments and improving child nutrition through policy interventions.

Implement school nutrition standards
Restrict unhealthy food sales
Integrate nutrition education
Establish monitoring mechanisms

Strengthening Emergency Obstetric Care

Strategic Investments for Rural Nepal

Evidence-based recommendations for improving emergency obstetric care access and quality in rural and remote areas of Nepal.

Invest in birthing center infrastructure
Deploy skilled birth attendants
Establish emergency transport systems
Implement quality improvement programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about accessing and using our publications.

Most of our peer-reviewed journal articles are available through open access platforms like BMC, Springer Nature, and other publishers. Technical reports and policy briefs can be downloaded directly from our website. For restricted datasets, please contact us with your research proposal.

Yes, our publications are available for research and educational purposes under Creative Commons licenses. Please cite our work appropriately using the citation formats provided. For commercial use or redistribution, please contact us for permission.

We welcome research collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, and international organizations. Please contact us with your research proposal, including objectives, methodology, timeline, and expected outcomes. We review proposals on a rolling basis.

Some of our anonymized datasets are available for secondary analysis upon request. Researchers must submit a data access agreement describing their research objectives and analysis plan. Priority is given to projects that align with our mission of improving public health in Nepal.
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