Mrs. Pratima Dawadi, Nepal Health Research Council, Nepal
Professional Profile
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🎓 Educational Qualifications
Mrs. Pratima Dawadi holds a Master’s in Nursing from Tribhuwan University (2014-2016), specializing in Women’s Health and Development with a focus on Maternal and Newborn Health. During her studies, she conducted significant academic research on the “Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depressive Symptoms Among Post-Partum Mothers,” which involved extensive secondary data analysis and presentations across various specialized hospitals. Additionally, she actively participated in seminars, workshops, and both individual and group presentations as part of her academic requirements. Earlier, she earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Tribhuwan University (2010-2012), where she specialized in Hospital Nursing and conducted research entitled “Knowledge Regarding Mental Illness Among Visitors of CMCTH.”
💼 Experience
Currently, Mrs. Dawadi serves as a Research Officer at the Nepal Health Research Council in Kathmandu (April 2021 – November 2023) and continues her role as a Research Consultant (December 2023 – Present). She previously worked as a Nursing Officer at the Chitwan Fertility Center in Bharatpur from May 2019 to April 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a Program Officer for Clinical Services with One Heart Worldwide in Kathmandu (November 2016 – May 2019). In the academic sphere, she has held positions as a Lecturer and Assistant Lecturer in Nursing at Shree Medical and Technical College in Bharatpur. Furthermore, she has experience as a Staff Nurse in both the Department of Surgery at BPKMCH and the SAHAVAGI program funded by FHI, each for one year.
📚 Training
Mrs. Dawadi has undergone several specialized training programs, including Skill Birth Attendant (SBA) training and Clinical Training Skills (CTS). She is well-versed in waste management, proposal writing, data management, and implementation research. Additionally, she has received training as a trainer on qualitative methods and data analysis processes in health research, along with workshops on the ethical review process of health research, scientific writing, and R data analysis software.
🛠️ Skills
Mrs. Dawadi possesses a robust set of skills, including research skills, data analysis, and proficiency in software such as IBM SPSS, STATA, and EPI Data. She is adept in research report preparation, project management methodologies, and has a comprehensive understanding of policy knowledge. Her interpersonal abilities encompass conflict management, active listening, communication, leadership, organization, negotiation, and team management.
Publications Top Noted📄
Knowledge, attitudes and associated factors regarding cervical cancer and its screening practice among women of central Nepal
Authors: Rijal, B.M., Dawadi, P.
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2024
Gender preference and fertility behavior among married women: A community-based study from far western Nepal
Authors: Dawadi, P., Bhatta, A.S., Rajbanshi, L., Gautam, R.
Journal: PLOS Global Public Health
Year: 2024
Evaluating Antibiotic Treatment Guideline Adherence to Ongoing Antibiotic Stewardship in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Retrospective Observational Study
Authors: Pant, S., Corwin, A., Adhikari, P., Paudyal, V., Bhumiratana, A.
Journal: Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Year: 2024