Papers by Sabitri Sthapit
Uterine prolapse in rural Nepal: Gender and human rights implications. A mandate for development
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2002
... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of .... more ... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of ... Human rights are indivisable: social equality goes with political equality which in turn goes with ... At some point, social consciousness must be stimulated and encouraged to change to a ...
Cult Health Sex, 2002
... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of .... more ... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of ... Human rights are indivisable: social equality goes with political equality which in turn goes with ... At some point, social consciousness must be stimulated and encouraged to change to a ...
History of abuse and neglect and their associations with mental health in rescued child labourers in Nepal
Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry
Objectives: Little is known about rates of childhood maltreatment in low-income countries, partic... more Objectives: Little is known about rates of childhood maltreatment in low-income countries, particularly among marginalised sectors of society. Economic hardships mean that in such countries, many children and young people are exploited in the labour force and/or are trafficked, placing them at greater risk for being exposed to other forms of maltreatment. Cultural norms endorsing the use of physical and emotional acts to discipline children further exacerbate this risk. Here, we assessed the rates of childhood victimisation experiences and associated mental health problems in Nepalese youth rescued from illegal child labour including trafficking. Methods: One hundred and three young people aged 12–18 years living in out-of-home care institutions and rescued from child labour/trafficking completed translated versions of selected modules from the Juvenile Victimisation Questionnaire, the Youth Inventory and the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire. Care-home employees responsible f...
Identification and treatment of Nepal 2015 earthquake survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder by nonspecialist volunteers: An exploratory cross-sectional study
Indian journal of psychiatry
In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the pop... more In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the population, and many suffered mental health problems. This study aimed to conduct a preliminary investigation of prevalence and feasibility of brief therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among earthquake survivors. This is an exploratory cross-sectional study of prevalence and feasibility of brief trauma-focused therapy for PTSD among survivors 3 and 11 months after the earthquake in affected areas near Kathmandu. A team of local nonspecialist mental health volunteers was trained to identify survivors with PTSD using the PTSD checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) (cutoff score 38). They were trained to deliver either shortened versions of narrative exposure therapy (NET)-revised or group-based control-focused behavioral treatment (CFBT). Altogether, 333 survivors were surveyed (130 in July 2015 and 203 in March 2016) with PCL-5...
Assessment of Automatic Thoughts in Patients with Depressive Illness at a Tertiary Hospital in Nepal
JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
Cognitive functions have significant influence on psycho-social and general wellbeing. The qualit... more Cognitive functions have significant influence on psycho-social and general wellbeing. The quality, content and processing of negative thoughts initiate depressive symptoms; i.e. low mood, decreased self-worth and diminished interest in pleasurable activities. The study assessed the automatic thoughts of patients having depressive illness and evaluated and compared the changes after therapy; i.e. Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Diagnosed cases of depressive illness (n=135), according to ICD-10 and study criteria, attending the out-patient clinic of Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, were included. Beck Depression Inventory was used to screen level of depressive symptoms. Automatic thoughts were assessed by the Automatic Thought Questionnaire-Revised before initiating therapy and after completion of therapy for comparison. Depressive patients received either of the three treatment procedures after randomization of the study sample i...
Identification and treatment of Nepal 2015 earthquake survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder by nonspecialist volunteers: An exploratory cross-sectional study
Indian journal of psychiatry
In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the pop... more In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the population, and many suffered mental health problems. This study aimed to conduct a preliminary investigation of prevalence and feasibility of brief therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among earthquake survivors. This is an exploratory cross-sectional study of prevalence and feasibility of brief trauma-focused therapy for PTSD among survivors 3 and 11 months after the earthquake in affected areas near Kathmandu. A team of local nonspecialist mental health volunteers was trained to identify survivors with PTSD using the PTSD checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) (cutoff score 38). They were trained to deliver either shortened versions of narrative exposure therapy (NET)-revised or group-based control-focused behavioral treatment (CFBT). Altogether, 333 survivors were surveyed (130 in July 2015 and 203 in March 2016) with PCL-5...
Identification and treatment of Nepal 2015 earthquake survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder by nonspecialist volunteers: An exploratory cross-sectional study
Indian journal of psychiatry
In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the pop... more In April 2015, a major earthquake struck northern regions of Nepal affecting one-third of the population, and many suffered mental health problems. This study aimed to conduct a preliminary investigation of prevalence and feasibility of brief therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among earthquake survivors. This is an exploratory cross-sectional study of prevalence and feasibility of brief trauma-focused therapy for PTSD among survivors 3 and 11 months after the earthquake in affected areas near Kathmandu. A team of local nonspecialist mental health volunteers was trained to identify survivors with PTSD using the PTSD checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (PCL-5) (cutoff score 38). They were trained to deliver either shortened versions of narrative exposure therapy (NET)-revised or group-based control-focused behavioral treatment (CFBT). Altogether, 333 survivors were surveyed (130 in July 2015 and 203 in March 2016) with PCL-5...
Uterine prolapse in rural Nepal: gender and human rights implications. A mandate for development
Cult Health Sex, 2002
... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of .... more ... First, the poverty and hardship associated with life in rural Nepal can mask the effects of ... Human rights are indivisable: social equality goes with political equality which in turn goes with ... At some point, social consciousness must be stimulated and encouraged to change to a ...
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