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Item Epidemiological Study of Malaria in Mahendranagar VDC of Sunsari District(Institute of Science and Technology Central Department of Zoology Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal, 2006) Shahu, Ram PrasadThe present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of malarial parasites among the people inhabiting the Mahendranagar VDC that lies in tropical region in Eastern Nepal. An active detection was made by collecting 250 blood samples from suspected individuals visiting at Health Post and Janasewa Clinic during the study period, by microscopic examination of thick and thin blood smear preparation. Besides this, structured questionnaire was used to assess the socio-economic status and the environmental aspects in relation to the malaria. Out of 250 blood samples collected, 10 samples were positive for the malaria infection. The slide positivity rate was found to be 4% and the causer organism was found to be Plasmodium vivax only. Age wise data revealed that of the total infected population the highest age specific slide positivity rate was found in 31-40 years age group (7.69%). Similarly in relation to sex, slide positivity rate was 5.33% in males and 2% in females. The prevalence rate of malaria was found to be higher in poor class people (5.15%) and those living in hut houses (7.54%). The malaria infection was common among Hindu people (4.65%) when compared to Muslim(0%) and Buddhist(0%).Likewise , prevalence of malaria was found to be the highest in illiterate (5.31%).Occupation wise prevalence was found to be highest in jobholders (5%) followed by farmer (4.8%) and labours (4.76%). High rate of infection was recorded during four summer months (April, May, July and September) with the largest number of patients during July (14.4%). In relation to environmental aspects and preventive measures malaria infection was common in hand pump users (4.13%) and in those applying no preventive measures (15%). With respect to migration, 80% (8 cases) of the total infected people were permanently inhabiting the area whereas 20% (2 cases) were migrated from India. Based on the present study; biological, physical and socio-economic measures are recommended to eradicate the malaria in the study area where there still needs to be conducted some integrated programmes for the eradication of malaria.Item Livelihood Strategy of Bote People(Central Department of Rural Development Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 2016-01) Lama, Mim BahadurThis is the thesis report mainly focus for academic purpose, the topic entitled as “Livelihood Strategies of Bote People of Tanahu” includes the general objective of the study, specially finds out is aimed to answer the following: To explore traditional livelihood strategies of Bote and socio-cultural life of Bote People. To examine present adaptation strategies to cope with new situation developed by various environmental, socio-cultural and political factors. To analyze the impact of infrastructure development and modernization among the indigenous Bote people of study area; This study focused to study the livelihood strategy of Bote community (one of the ethnic and marginal indigenous nationality) of the Nepal .The study intends to collect the information regarding the livelihood of Bote of Tanahun, who are scattered in different village and ward of Tanahu Districts, the collected primary and secondary data have been analyzed to produce the study report. The livelihood strategy of Bote community in the study area is in transition, it shifted from agriculture to non agricultural one .The household assets of this community have greatly influenced the process of adaptation of new strategies of modification of traditional occupation .Economic development and other economic activities changes the surrounding and environments of the peoples of particular areas have changes their way of life to adopt with the chcnging environment .The objective of the research is to study and identify the cause and effect due to the changing livelihoods of Bote people in their socio-economic ,socio –cultural and society . Considering the importance of the study , information and documentations ,this study focused on Botes in rural people .The research has been limited to only one Tanahun District and its main Byas Municipality ward number 5 and other VDCs, where most of Botes are resides. The study aims to evaluate and explore the socio economic impact due to the livelihood strategy of Bote community of rural society in Tanahun District. The Botes living in Tanahun District ,traditionally fishing and boating were selected for the information and analysis .The total population of Bote Community is 7969(.04%) of the countrys population,who lived and scattered in more than 68 districtits .Major settlement is in sarlahi,Dang ,Chitawan ,Palpa,Gulmi,Nawalparasi and Tanahu District(CBS 2011) in which 34.90 % Botes are literate.They study has been fundamentally based on field survey and secondary sources of information have also been used from the relavant sources .Overall 62 households ,202 members from the municipality „s ward and VDC representatives. Social workers and other officieals have been interacted during field study. Structured ,unstructured and open ended questionnaire have been used in interview with focused group. The Bote people are traditionally ferrymen and fisher men. They are aboriginal and gold planner. Though Bote people are traditionally ferrymen and fisher men. But in the study area they are not doing their traditional occupations, but are engaged in wage labor and other work like agriculture and construction, some agricultural work, animal husbandry, production of local liquor, migrate to foreign to labor work in neighbors villages and districts .The literacy rate of Bote is gradually increasing .They do not have any idea what is the impact of the education in their socio -economic, socio -culture ,income generation and livelihoods. It has been found that the construction of highways, concrete bridges and trail bridge on the Madi river which affect on the traditional occupation (ferrymen- Boating and fishing) of Bote people in the village. Some general recommendations have been suggested as findings from the study area .There should be implemented sustainable plans, program and polices by the Nepal government ,INGOs/NGOs and private sector to uplift socio economic ,socio culture and rural development by providing training and education related to sustainable livelihood activities program. Literacy program should be carried out effectively and efficiently in the Botes community to improve their socio economic ,socio cultural status of Bote people .And their cultural preservations as well as cultural awareness program must be lunched for this community .Their traditional technique of gold panning should be protected and modernized by using modern technology Income generation activities should be implemented by the government in local level through entrepreneurship development, vocational trainings and others.Item Prevalence of Intestinal Parasite With Respect To Socio-Economic Aspect in Dom Community Of Janakpur Municipality, Dhanusha(Central Department of Zoology Institute of science and Technology Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu Nepal, 2017) Jha, Praful ChandraThe Dom is considered the lowest untouchable caste groups of the Terai. They are not allowed to fetch water either from the private or public tube-wells. They have separate tube-wells for their own use or go to the nearby stream/pond to fetch water. Making a variety of baskets from the bamboo is their traditional caste occupation. In addition, grave-digging and cremating dead bodies are also considered their traditional occupation. These are their main source of earning a livelihood (Sah 2005). The present study was carried out to analyze the prevalence rate of gastrointestinal parasite infection among people of Dom community. A group of 210 people were enrolled in the study out of which 80 were females and 130 were males. Stool smear examination was performed on each individual to identify the parasites. The overall frequency of intestinal parasites observed in the study were 33% protozoa and 4% helminths respectively. The observed protozoan parasites include E. histolytica and G. lamblia, which is present in both the sexes. Similarly the helminth parasites observed were Hookworm and A. lumbricoides. But A. lumbricoides is present only in female, not in male. The overall prevalence indicated that males were more infected with parasite infection than female. The age wise prevalence indicated maximum parasitic infection in 5-20 years of age group. The conclusion from KAP survey indicated that poor sanitary condition, lack of knowledge of parasitic diseases and its transmission, poor economic status and compulsions of the culture enhanced the percentage of parasitic infection in the Dom community of Janakpur.Item Socio-Economic Benefits of Community Forest (A Case Study of Dumsi Vir Community Forest User Group Palungtar Municiplity-10, Gorkha District)(Central Department of Economics, 2019) Tiwari, MunaNepal’s community forestry has become an example of progressive legislation and policies in the decentralization of forest management. It has attracted international attention because in Nepal, decentralization is linked with emerging issues sustainable forest management, forest governance, policy advocacy, equity, gender, poverty and the role of civil society in community forestry. The general objective of this study is to identify the economic and environmental activities through development of community forest. The specific objective is the socio- economic benefits of Dumsi Vir community forest on socio-economic and environmental life of local community in Gorkha District Altogether there are 240 member households under study area community forest a fair sample of 60 households (FUGs) were selected by using random sampling of probability sampling method. Out of the Random Sampling Method, lottery method was used for sampling procedure. The FUG has been playing role for the development of local human resource and also enhance the rural livelihood. It has also empowered people towards team building, group dynamism as well as self- motivation in community development. The direct and indirect benefits from the community forestry have played the greater role in the social life of the people in the study area. The main economic activates of FUG in this forest are particularly agricultural, livestock farming and other home based industries. Iron based, furniture and bamboo based industries are making based to this forest for raw materials which are indicator of economy and are also acquired for additional income from forest. Another aspect of this research is the environment of forest. The bio-diversity is conservation very effective through various activities.Item Socio-Economic Impact on Children Living With Hiv(Central Department of Rural Development, 2017-03) Mishra, Bipin KumarHIV, an immune deficiency virus is a viral disease which has no treatment till this date. In Nepal there are many reported cases of HIV infected people, the children being the vulnerable case since 1988. At the end of 2014, more than 39,000 people have been infected with HIV in Nepal with 0.2 percent infected young group. In Ruapandehi District more than 1000 people have been living with HIV and 88 children living with HIV. To know about the socio-economic impact on children living with HIV a study was carried out in Rupandehi District to analyze the status of Children living with HIV and the role of existing health facilities of concerned agencies. The main objective of the study is to find out the socio-economic impact on children living with HIV. This research tries to analyze the current status of Children living with HIV; analyze the socio-economic impact of social security fund on the life of the children living with HIV; analyze the role of existing health facilities of concerned agencies to strengthen and sustain their life to live a better life in upcoming days. Literature Review was conducted through various sources such as previous studies report, different articles about FMIS, previous thesis and internet to identify the gap. The research was conducted under descriptive and exploratory research design. Both primary and secondary information were collected during the course of study. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire survey from the farmers. Key informant interview, field visit, observation and focus group discussion were also carried out while secondary data were collected from various published & unpublished information sources i.e. relevant literatures, books, journals, reports, annual reports and other official sources. In Rupandehi District, the children living with HIV are from different ethnic group and they have at least obtained primary level of education. In most of the cases, children living with HIV have been deprived from their biological parents care as most of children have lost their biological parents. 25 percentage Children Living with HIV have found lost their both biological, 37 percentage Children Living with HIV have found lost their father only and 14 percentage Children Living with HIV have found their mother only. Though 100 percentage Children living with HIV found having two times meal however 55 percentage Children living with HIV only found having nutritional balanced food in their day to day food. Children living with HIV.77 percentage Children living with HIV have enrolled in school and mostly have been found continuously attending school whereas 67 percentage Children living with HIV have found have rejoined school who once were school drop-out but because of several factors those drop-out Children living with HIV students again have found been enrolled in school. 83 percentage Children living with HIV have been found enrolled in Anti-Retro Viral therapy which improves health status of Children living with HIV from Lumbini Zonal Hospital in regular mode. Children living with HIV have not their health check-up in fixed routine however they have been found having their health check-up in need basis however 71 percentage children living with HIV found having regular health check-up from their nearest health post, district hospital, zonal hospital or community based health care or community care centre. 91 percentage Children living with HIV have got Cluster of differentiation (CD4) check-up whereas remained 9 percentage due to several reasons yet not found have got CD4 check-up. 83 percentage Children living with HIV agree on being some discriminated from society in community in different manners. 66 Children living with HIV have been got enrolled and receiving health facilities run and governed governmental agencies through different phases and different forums. Due to their HIV status Children living with HIV have been facing mixed behaviours from community person in their day to day life. High number of Children living with HIV found not having participated development activities exercised by government in different forums and have not got their equitable participation as well. All Children living with HIV have been enrolled in Children Affected By AIDS (CABA) Cash Transfer Program and are being benefited from program through monthly Rs.1000 cash support to them to have educational, nutritional and health support which have been found in different lives of Children living with HIV as CABA Cash Transfer program found have been supported to Children living with HIV to have school enrolment or re-join their school, to have ART start-up and continuity, CD4 check-up, regular health check-up, linkages in different types of health related services by government or social organization, provide regular counselling and positive way of living. Care and Support services in Rupandehi district have been found providing health services in home of each Children living with HIV in regular and need basis which has found beneficial for children living with HIV to enhance their quality of life living which has been clearly found in their day to day life.Item Women's Involvement in Household Decision Making Process; A Study of Galyang Village in Malma VDC(Central Department of Sociology/Anthropology, 2011) Gautam, ShrijanaNot Available