Lifestyle, behavior, perception and practices of Nepalese during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

Kandel, Samikshya; Lamsal, Mahesh; Yadav, Saroj Adhikari; Bhandari, Dipak; Adhikari, Ganesh Prasad; Poudel, Sagar; Sharma, Pawan; Gautam, Swotantra

doi:10.31729/jnma.5284

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“…Similar to many other countries, Nepal has massively endured unprecedented COVID pandemic with huge economic loss ( 24 ). To stop the rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, the GoN has taken actions such as stay-at-home and mass quarantines ( 25 ). Movement restriction of people appears the most efficient non-clinical intervention to contain the spread of COVID, especially in resource-limited nations such as Nepal.…”

Section: The Government Of Nepal's Response To the Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

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How Well the Government of Nepal Is Responding to COVID-19? An Experience From a Resource-Limited Country to Confront Unprecedented Pandemic

Rayamajhee

Pokhrel

Syangtan

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, was first reported in Wuhan, China and is now a pandemic affecting over 218 countries and territories around the world. Nepal has been severely affected by it, with an increasing number of confirmed cases and casualties in recent days, even after 8 months of the first case detected in China. As of 26 November 2020, there were over 227,600 confirmed cases of COVID in Nepal with 209,435 recovered cases and 1,412 deaths. This study aimed to compile public data available from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), Government of Nepal (GoN) and analyse the data of 104 deceased COVID-19 patients using IBM SPSS (Version 25.0). Additionally, this study also aimed to provide critical insights on response of the GoN to COVID-19 and way forward to confront unprecedented pandemic. Figures and maps were created using the Origin Lab (Version 2018) and QGIS (Version 3.10.8). Most of the reported cases were from Bagmati Province, the location of Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu. Among deceased cases, >69% of the patients were male and patients ≥54 years accounted for 67.9% (n = 923). Preliminary findings showed respiratory illness, diabetes, and chronic kidney diseases were the most common comorbid conditions associated with COVID-19 deaths in Nepal. Despite some efforts in the 8 months since the first case was detected, the government's response so far has been insufficient. Since the government eased the lockdown in July 2020, Nepal is facing a flood of COVID-19 cases. If no aggressive actions are taken, the epidemic is likely to result in significant morbidity and mortality in Nepal. The best way to curb the effect of the ongoing pandemic in a resource-limited country like Nepal is to increase testing, tracing, and isolation capacity, and to set up quality quarantine centers throughout the nation. A comprehensive health literacy campaign, quality care of older adults and those with comorbidity will also result in the effective management of the ongoing pandemic.

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How Well the Government of Nepal Is Responding to COVID-19? An Experience From a Resource-Limited Country to Confront Unprecedented Pandemic

Rayamajhee

Pokhrel

Syangtan

et al. 2021

Front. Public Health

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“…The study was based on the descriptive design from quantitative approach. An online survey using a cross-sectional design and convenient sampling was conducted (Kandel, Lamsal, Yadav, Bhandari, Adhikari, & Poudel, 2020). Data was collected by sending survey questionnaire via Microsoft teams and messenger.…”

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Effectiveness of Online Class and Physical Class during Covid-19 Pandemic

Karki¹,

Mahat²,

Kandel³

2021

Nep. J. Multidisc. Res.

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The Covid-19 became the world-wide health problem which has affected the all sectors. Educational institutions were also bitterly affected from the uncertain lockdown of Covid-19. The pandemic disturbed the physical class and started the online class. This is the reason to study the effectiveness of online v/s Physical Class and implementation of online class directive 2077 of Tribhuvan University. The study was conducted among 206 students of Shanker Dev Campus (SDC) studying in Master level. The study was based on the descriptive design. Online Google form was designed to collect the data from students. Mean and paired sample t- test was used to analyze the data. Cronbach’s Alpha value was observed to test reliability of collected data. Finding of the result shows that majority of the student’s found physical class was more effective than online class in terms of accessibility, easy to use resources, and importance to enhance teaching-learning habit. Majority of students follow the online class code of conduct provision as per directives. Shanker Dev Campus had not fully adopted the online class directive 2077. The findings suggested to enhance the quality of online class by managing the required devises and technology. The future researcher can study the impact of online class on academic achievement of students.

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“…[12] The Nepali version of the WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess QOL in this study. [13] Nepali version of the WHOQOL-BREF was used in Nepal as well [14] It is a 26 items self-rating questionnaire, giving scores to overall QOL (item 1, 2) and its four dimensions: physical health (e.g., sleep quality, energy and tiredness) (item 3,10,16,15,17,4,18) , psychological health (e.g., positive emotion, self-esteem, personal beliefs) (item 5,7,19,11,26,6), social relationships (e.g., social support and sexual activity) (item 20,22,21), and environmental health (e.g., climate, transportation, and healthcare assistance) (Item 8, 23, 12, 24, 13, 14, 9, 25). Items ask participants to rate their QOL during the last two weeks and each of them are rated on a 5-point Likert scale.…”

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“…[6] In Nepal, majority 404 (72.8%) of Nepalese people were stressed and majority of the respondents 353 (63.6%) were adversely affected by professional works or suffered economic loss in business or lost their job during lockdown period in pandemic. [7] A qualitative study done among the public in Kathmandu, Kanchanpur, Bajura and Jhapa districts of Nepal revealed that many people shared the experiences of anxiety, fear of being infected, and stress due to lack of interaction during first wave of COVID-19 Pandemic. [8] The economic recessions in Nepal due to this pandemic have put significant financial pressure on many families which can effect overall health related quality of life.…”

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Health Related Quality of Life among Patients’ Family Members Visiting Hospital during COVID-19

Awale

Bajracharya

Panthee

2021

Int J Health Sci Res

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Background: The Corona Virus Disease-19 pandemic has brought serious psychological impact among all group of people around the globe. Nepal is not exception on it. The long effect of it (around 2 years) has affected every aspect of individual’s life including the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of the people). This study aimed to find out the HRQOL among patients’ family members who were visiting hospital during COVID-19 pandemic in Nepal. Methods: Cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 200 family members (20 to 60 years) of patients visiting Patan Hospital, Nepal, during COVID-19 pandemic in July to August, 2021. A structured self-administered questionnaire- World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) Version was used to measure the quality of life. Descriptive and inferential (ANOVA, Independent t-test) statistics was used for data analysis. P value was set at 0.05. Results: Out of 200 family members, 66.0% were male and mean age was 32.68±SD-9.360 years. About 20.0% had history of COVID-19 infection. Respondents’ overall QOL and satisfaction was neutral. The higher mean score (13.92±2.54) was found on social relation, followed by psychological health (13.68±1.74), physical health (13.14±1.54), and environmental health (12.53±1.74). There was significant association between education status and overall QOL and overall satisfaction (F=3.38, p=0.01; F=3.68, p=0.00, respectively). Furthermore, educational status and employment status were significantly associated with physical health domain (F=2.78, p=0.02; F=2.71, p=0.02, respectively). Conclusion: Overall QOL and satisfaction of respondents’ was neutral. The higher mean score was found on social relation, followed by psychological health, physical health and environmental health. Key words: COVID-19, Family members, Health related quality of life.

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Lifestyle, behavior, perception and practices of Nepalese during lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

How Well the Government of Nepal Is Responding to COVID-19? An Experience From a Resource-Limited Country to Confront Unprecedented Pandemic

How Well the Government of Nepal Is Responding to COVID-19? An Experience From a Resource-Limited Country to Confront Unprecedented Pandemic

Effectiveness of Online Class and Physical Class during Covid-19 Pandemic

Health Related Quality of Life among Patients’ Family Members Visiting Hospital during COVID-19

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