New Publication: Pathways of association between husbands’ migration and mental health of their wives who stay behind. SSM – Mental Health
Labor migration practices among married men have brought changes in gender roles and expectations, creating both opportunities and barriers for their wives who stay behind.
New publication: Perceived mental health, wellbeing and associated factors among Nepali male migrant and non-migrant workers: A qualitative study.
Background Poor mental health and illness among the working population have serious socioeconomic and public health consequences for both the individual and society/country. With a dramatic increase in work migration...
New Publication: Husbands’ migration: increased burden on or more autonomy for wives left behind?
Migration of men has important influences on reshaping family and gender roles in left-behind wives. However, it is unclear whether husbands’ out-migration increases the burden on or creates autonomy for...
New Publication: Social Change, Out-migration, and Exit from Farming in Nepal.
Though international out-migration is widespread, little evidence exists regarding the consequences for economic change in sending countries, particularly in the densely populated agricultural areas of Asia. We examine associations between...
New Publication: Bio-mechanical risk factors for uterine prolapse among women living in the hills of west Nepal: A case-control study
Objective: To investigate whether heavy load carrying, wearing a patuka, and body position at work are risk factors for uterine prolapse among Nepali women. Methods: Community-based case-control study of 448...
New Publication: The Reliability and Stability of Measures about Individual’s Values and Beliefs Concerning Developmental Idealism in Nepal.
This paper examines the reliability and stability of developmental idealism (DI) measures in Nepal. DI is a set of cultural schemas that contains beliefs and values favoring modern societies and...
New Publication: Perceptions of local environmental issues and the relevance of climate change in Nepal’s Terai: Perspectives from two communities.
The direct and indirect impacts of global climate change entail serious consequences for global biophysical and social systems, including the health, well-being and sustainability of communities. These impacts are especially...
New Publication: Household migration and children’s diet in Nepal: an exploratory study.
Introduction In recent years, the potential for agriculture to influence nutrition of infants and children in rural, low-income circumstances has received much attention [1]. The linkages between agriculture and nutrition...
GLOBAL HEALTH EQUITY SCHOLARS (GHES) FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM
We are pleased to announce Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) Fellowships Program The Global Health Equity Scholars (GHES) fellowship is 12-month mentored research fellowship sponsored by the Fogarty International Center...