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O'Mullan C, Sinai S, Kaphle S. A scoping review on the nature and impact of gender based violence on women primary producers. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:395. [PMID: 38978045 PMCID: PMC11232171 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-03228-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are primary producers of subsistence food and significant contributors to the agricultural economy. Gender Based Violence (GBV) adversely impacts their capacity to contribute and sustain their families and undermines social, economic, and human capital. Addressing GBV, therefore, is critical to creating safe and inclusive environments for women as primary producers to participate fully in rural communities. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the existing evidence on GBV in the context of women primary producers in LMICs to inform research gaps and priorities. METHODS A scoping review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Ebscohost and Google Scholar using keywords related to GBV and women producers in LMICs. Peer-reviewed journal articles published between January 2012 and June 2022 were included in the review. Duplicates were removed, titles and abstracts were screened, and characteristics and main results of included studies were recorded in a data charting form. A total of 579 records were identified, of which 49 studies were eligible for inclusion in this study. RESULTS Five major themes were identified from our analysis: (1) extent and nature of GBV, (2) the impact of GBV on agricultural/primary production livelihood activities, (3) sociocultural beliefs, practices, and attitudes, (4) aggravating or protective factors, and (5) GBV interventions. Addressing GBV in agriculture requires inclusive research approaches and targeted interventions to empower women producers, promote gender equality, enhance agricultural productivity, and contribute to broader societal development. Despite attempts by researchers to delve into this issue, the pervasive under-reporting of GBV remains a challenge. The true extent and nature of GBV perpetrated against women is far from fully understood in this context. CONCLUSION Despite the significant challenges posed by GBV to the health, economy and livelihoods of women primary producers in LMICs, there is a paucity in the current state of knowledge. To make meaningful progress, more research is required to understand the relationship between GBV and agricultural settings, and to gain nuanced insight into the nature and impact of GBV on women primary producers in different regions and contexts.
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- Cathy O'Mullan
- CQ University, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland, Q 4670, Australia.
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- CQ University, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland, Q 4670, Australia
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- CQ University, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland, Q 4670, Australia
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Na JS, Bajgai J, Sharma S, Dhakal S, Ahn DW, Doh YA, Kim Y, Lee KJ. Enhancing Health and Empowerment: Assessing the Satisfaction of Underprivileged Rural Women Participating in a Functional Literacy Education Program in Kailali District, Nepal. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1099. [PMID: 38891174 PMCID: PMC11172237 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12111099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Women's empowerment and health literacy are essential for fostering community well-being. Empowering women through education and diverse training plays a crucial role in ensuring their prosperity and overall health. This study investigates the satisfaction and experiences of underprivileged rural mothers participating in a functional literacy education program in the Kailali district, Nepal. We assess participants' perceptions of program effectiveness, examining training content, facilities, and trainers while exploring menstrual hygiene practices and maternal health awareness. Through convenience sampling, 141 underprivileged women from five rural villages near Tikapur were selected from literacy centers run by Mahima Group. Utilizing structured questionnaires and statistical analyses, including descriptive analyses, Spearman's rho correlation, and Pearson's chi-square test, we found that 65.2% of participants expressed high satisfaction levels. Moreover, 96.5% found the program highly effective, with 97.9% reporting improved literacy skills and 96.5% demonstrating increased awareness of menstrual hygiene practices. Additionally, 97.2% agreed that the program enhanced maternal and child health knowledge. Significant correlations were observed among the training course, facilities, trainers, and overall training perception. In line with this, significant associations were found between age groups (p = 0.003) and geographical areas (p = 0.023) with satisfaction levels with the literacy program. These results underscore the satisfaction of participants within the literacy program and its impact on their lives, and advocates for its broader implementation to empower marginalized communities for sustainable development.
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- Joong Seon Na
- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; (J.S.N.); (J.B.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; (J.S.N.); (J.B.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; (J.S.N.); (J.B.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Public Health, National Academy of Medical Science, Purbanchal University, Biratnagar 56600, Nepal;
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- Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Development, Yonsei University, Mirae Campus, Wonju 26493, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea;
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- Evaluation Department, Korea International Cooperation Agency, 825 Daewangpangyo-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13449, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Convergence Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea; (J.S.N.); (J.B.); (S.S.)
- Department of Global Medical Science, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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Subba P, Petersen Williams P, Luitel NP, Jordans MJD, Breuer E. A qualitative study on the adaptation of community programmes for the promotion of early detection and health-seeking of perinatal depression in Nepal. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:273. [PMID: 38704570 PMCID: PMC11069154 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-03122-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the high burden of perinatal depression in Nepal, the detection rate is low. Community-based strategies such as sensitization programmes and the Community Informant Detection Tool (CIDT) have been found to be effective in raising awareness and thus promoting the identification of mental health problems. This study aims to adapt these community strategies for perinatal depression in the Nepalese context. METHODS We followed a four-step process to adapt the existing community sensitization program manual and CIDT. Step 1 included in-depth interviews with women identified with perinatal depression (n=36), and focus group discussions were conducted with health workers trained in community mental health (n=13), female community health volunteers (FCHVs), cadre of Nepal government for the prevention and promotion of community maternal and child health (n=16), and psychosocial counsellors (n=5). We explored idioms and understanding of depression, perceived causes, and possible intervention. Step 2 included draft preparation based on the qualitative study. Step 3 included a one-day workshop with the psychosocial counsellors (n=2) and health workers (n=12) to assess the understandability and comprehensiveness of the draft and to refine the content. A review of the CIDT and community sensitization program manual by a psychiatrist was performed in Step 4. RESULTS The first step led to the content development for the CIDT and community sensitization manual. Multiple stakeholders and experts reviewed and refined the content from the second to fourth steps. Idioms of depression and commonly cited risk factors were incorporated in the CIDT. Additionally, myths of perinatal depression and the importance of the role of family were added to the community sensitization manual. CONCLUSION Both the CIDT and community sensitization manual are grounded in the local context and are simple, clear, and easy to understand.
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- Prasansa Subba
- Research Department, Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom.
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- Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use and Tobacco Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
- Department of Global Health, Institute for Life Course Health Research, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Centre for Global Mental Health, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia
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Luo X, Ren Y, Chen Y. Gender imbalance in expert panels of recommendations in rheumatology. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:682-684. [PMID: 38325909 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-225364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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- Xufei Luo
- Research Unit of Evidence-Based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU017), School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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- School of Intelligent Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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- Research Unit of Evidence-Based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2021RU017), School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
- Key Laboratory of Evidence Based Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, China
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Deuba K, Shrestha R, Koju R, Jha VK, Lamichhane A, Mehra D, Ekström AM. Assessing the Nepalese health system's readiness to manage gender-based violence and deliver psychosocial counselling. Health Policy Plan 2024; 39:198-212. [PMID: 38300229 PMCID: PMC10883662 DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czae003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Violence against women (VAW), particularly intimate partner violence (IPV) or domestic violence, is a major public health issue, garnering more attention globally post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown. Health providers often represent the first point of contact for IPV victims. Thus, health systems and health providers must be equipped to address survivors' physical, sexual and mental health care needs. However, there is a notable lack of evidence regarding such readiness in Nepal. This study, utilizing a concurrent triangulation design, evaluated the readiness of public health facilities in Nepal's Madhesh Province in managing VAW, focusing on providers' motivation to offer psychosocial counselling to survivors. A cross-sectional study was conducted across 11 hospitals and 17 primary health care centres, where 46 health care providers were interviewed in February-April 2022. The study employed the World Health Organization's tools for policy readiness and the Physician Readiness to Manage IPV Survey for data collection. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected via face-to-face interviews and analysed using descriptive and content analysis, respectively. Only around 28% of health facilities had trained their staff in the management of VAW. Two out of 11 hospitals had a psychiatrist, and a psychosocial counsellor was available in four hospitals and two out of 17 primary health care centres. Two-thirds of all health facilities had designated rooms for physical examinations, but only a minority had separate rooms for counselling. Though a few health facilities had guidelines for violence management, the implementation of these guidelines and the referral networks were notably weak. Hospitals with one-stop crisis management centres demonstrated readiness in VAW management. Health providers acknowledged the burden of IPV or domestic violence and expressed motivation to deliver psychosocial counselling, but many had limited knowledge. This barrier can only be resolved through appropriate training and investment in violence management skills at all tiers of the health system.
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- Keshab Deuba
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Widerströmska Huset Tomtebodavägen 18 A, Plan 3, Solna 17165, Sweden
- Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Sanepa-2, GPO Box 8975, EPC 450, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal
- Knowledge to Action (K2A), Sanepa-2, Lalitpur, Bagmati 4700, Nepal
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Widerströmska Huset Tomtebodavägen 18 A, Plan 3, Solna 17165, Sweden
- Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Sanepa-2, GPO Box 8975, EPC 450, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal
- Knowledge to Action (K2A), Sanepa-2, Lalitpur, Bagmati 4700, Nepal
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- Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Sanepa-2, GPO Box 8975, EPC 450, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal
- Knowledge to Action (K2A), Sanepa-2, Lalitpur, Bagmati 4700, Nepal
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- Health Directorate, Ministry of Social Development, Sapahi, Dhanusha, Janakpur, Madhesh Province 45600, Nepal
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- Public Health and Environment Research Centre (PERC), Sanepa-2, GPO Box 8975, EPC 450, Lalitpur, Bagmati, Nepal
- Knowledge to Action (K2A), Sanepa-2, Lalitpur, Bagmati 4700, Nepal
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- MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi 110048, India
- Division of Social Medicine and Global Health, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Box 117, Lund 221 00, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Widerströmska Huset Tomtebodavägen 18 A, Plan 3, Solna 17165, Sweden
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Gyawali L, Atreya A, Kuinkel P, Sanyal R, Shah A. A case report of infanticide in rural Nepal: Sociocultural perspectives and forensic considerations. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e8078. [PMID: 37854264 PMCID: PMC10580692 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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This case highlights the complex interplay of mental health, stigma, and lack of contraceptive access underlying tragic instances of infanticide. Comprehensive medicolegal investigation paired with cross-sector efforts to expand reproductive services and transform cultural attitudes is crucial to protect vulnerable women and children.
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- Department of Forensic MedicineLumbini Medical CollegePalpaNepal
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Subedi D, Jyoti S, Thapa B, Paudel S, Shrestha P, Sapkota D, Bhatt BR, Adhikari H, Poudel U, Gautam A, Nepal R, Al-Mustapha AI. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Antibiotic Use and Resistance among Poultry Farmers in Nepal. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:1369. [PMID: 37760666 PMCID: PMC10525118 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12091369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 08/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The abuse and misuse of antibiotics is one of the main drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Globally, AMR in food-producing animals is a significant public health concern. This study, therefore, assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to antibiotic usage (AMU) and AMR among poultry farmers in Nepal. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 605 poultry farmers from six districts of Nepal from May to June 2022 to assess the status of knowledge, attitude, as well as practices toward prudent antibiotic usage (AMU) and AMR. The majority of the participants in our study were from the Chitwan district (31.6%; n = 191/605), aged 30-44 (54.2%; n = 328/605), males (70.4%; n = 426/605), and farmers with a higher secondary (28.76%; n = 174/605) level of education. The tetracyclines (28%, n = 228/828), aminoglycosides (23%, n = 188/828), and fluoroquinolones (15%, n = 126/828) were the most used antibiotics classes among poultry farmers. Although 87.8% (n = 531/605) of poultry farmers used antibiotics, 49.8% (n = 301/605) of them were aware of AMR, and 55.7% (n = 337/605) knew that the misuse of antimicrobials could affect human and environmental health. There were significant differences in the knowledge, attitude, and practices toward prudent AMU and AMR among farmers who reared different birds. The mean knowledge, attitude, and practice score of the respondents were 7.81 ± 3.26, 5.8 ± 2.32, and 7.59 ± 3.38 when measured on a scale of 12, 10, and 15, respectively. Based on a cut-off of 75% of the maximum score, 49.4% (n = 299/605), 62.8% (n = 380/605), and 12.73% (n = 77/605) of the respondents had good knowledge, attitude, and practices toward prudent AMU and AMR, respectively. The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that the positive predictors of good knowledge and attitude were male gender, higher level of education, district, and the types of birds (layers). Similarly, those of the male gender (OR: 3.36; 95% CI: 1.38-8.20; p = 0.008) and those that rear layers (OR: 4.63; 95% CI: 1.75-12.25; p = 0.003) were more likely to practice prudent usage of antimicrobials. The findings of this study show poor practice toward prudent antibiotic usage despite good knowledge of AMR. This study provides essential baseline data on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of poultry farmers in Nepal and offers valuable insights that could help in the design of interventions and policies aimed at addressing illicit AMU and AMR in poultry in Nepal.
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- Deepak Subedi
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
- Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Bharatpur 44200, Nepal; (B.T.); (D.S.); (H.A.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Bharatpur 44200, Nepal; (B.T.); (D.S.); (H.A.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
- Department of Agriculture, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, AR 71601, USA
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Bharatpur 44200, Nepal; (B.T.); (D.S.); (H.A.)
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- Faculty of Agriculture, Far Western University, Kailali 10900, Nepal;
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- Faculty of Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Fisheries, Agriculture and Forestry University, Bharatpur 44200, Nepal; (B.T.); (D.S.); (H.A.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
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- Paklihawa Campus, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa 32900, Nepal; (S.J.); (S.P.); (P.S.); (U.P.); (A.G.); (R.N.)
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00790 Helsinki, Finland
- Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200284, Nigeria
- Department of Veterinary Services, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ilorin 240213, Nigeria
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