Introduction Pregnancy is generally viewed as a time of fulfillment and joy; however, for
many women it can be a stressful event. In South Asia it is associated with cultural stigmas …

Background Sex-selective abortion is expressly prohibited in Nepal, but limited evidence
suggests that it occurs nevertheless. Providers' perspectives on sex-selective abortion were …

Gender-Based violence is a worldwide persisting phenomenon: during their lifetime, 30% of
women have experienced sexual and/or physical violence. The literature has investigated …

Provides students with a portrayal of development covering the whole amazing range of
human cultural diversity around the world, with particular attention to Australia and New …

Background A low female-to-male ratio has been observed in different Asian countries, but
this phenomenon has not been well studied among immigrants living in Western societies …

Background There is a large burden of psychological distress in low and middle-income
countries, and culturally relevant interventions must be developed to address it. This …

The Gender Inequality Index is a country-level measure of gender inequality based on
women's levels of reproductive health, social and political empowerment, and labor-market …

Background The sex ratio at birth (SRB; ratio of male to female births) in Nepal has been
reported around the normal level on the national level. However, the national SRB could …

ADOLESCENTS KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH AND SERVICES- A STUDY FROM NEPAL Page 1 ADOLESCENTS KNOWLEDGE …

OBJECTIVES: In Nepal, the change of the abortion law in 2002 extended the staff duties at
family planning clinics to include performing induced abortions. This study investigated the …