Community Health Profile of Four VDCs of North-West Part of Kathmandu

Shrestha, Lochana; Pant, Shambhu Nath; Rajbhandari, Sanjeev Das; Malla, Sudha Sen; Zoowa, Sabin Bahadur

doi:10.3126/mjsbh.v12i1.9090

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“…A study conducted by Shrestha L et al 6 found that nuclear family is more common among the types of families in VDCs of Kathmandu district (Dahachowk 56.7%, Bhimdhunga 54.2%, Sangla 62% and Ramkot 61.8%). This was also reflected in our study as nuclear family is the most common in both districts (51.6% in Bhaktapur and 54.3% in Kavrepalanchok respectively).…”

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Community Diagnosis on Health Seeking Behavior and Social Problems in Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok Districts of central Nepal

Manandhar

Chandyo

et al. 2017

J Coll Med Sci-Nepal

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Community diagnosis refers to the identification and quantification of health problems in a community in terms of mortality and morbidity rates and ratios, identification of their correlates for the purpose of defining those individuals or groups at risk or those in need of health care.1 Community diagnosis program (CDP) is a community-oriented educational program for medical students which includes the teaching learning activities within the community for students and gives idea to policy makers for planning and improving the health care delivery system. Nepal Government's new health policy, National Health Education, Information and Communication Centre (NHEICC) is supporting the health households from Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok districts respectively were included in this study . In Bhaktapur district, a slight female predominance 549 (50.42 %) was observed, whereas in Kavrepalanchok district male predominated marginally 270 (51.1%). In Bhaktapur district, 35 (47.9%) were addicted to alcohol and smoking behaviors, whereas in Kavrepalanchok district it was 12 (29.3%). In Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchok districts, 102 (48. 3%) and 50 (47.61%) households respectively consulted in hospital when became sick. The most prevalent health problem was cardiovascular diseases in both the districts i,e 39 (39%) in Bhaktapur and 14 (37.8%) in Kavrepalanchok district respectively. Conclusion: Community diagnosis program assisted students to identify problems in the community, to raise the health awareness, practicing research skills and establishing relations with the community. The community also benefitted by getting knowledge on improving the health status and social aspects from the students during their door to door visit.

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“…The same study postulated as chest problem is the most prevalent among different VDCs of Kathmandu district (Dahachowk VDC 13.7%, Bhimdhunga 14.2%, Sangla 10.2%, Ramkot 13.9%). 6 …”

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confidence: 99%