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Publication Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Gender Based Violence among Adolescents at Selected School of Ghorahi, Dang(Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), 2024) Poudel, Ambika Dhakal; Khatri, Binita; Belbase, Geeta; Dhital, Puja SharmaAbstract: Introduction: Gender-based violence is an alarming social problem that affects people around the world, including adolescents. It comprises physical, sexual or mental impairment and threats of such acts which could happen either in public or private areas. The study finds out knowledge and attitudes regarding gender-based violence. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used for the study. A total of 286 adolescents of 9th and 10th-grade students were selected by using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. A Self- admistered questionnaire was developed by the researchers based on a literature review. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: Out of 286 respondents, more than half (55.6 %) had an inadequate level of knowledge regarding gender-based violence. Nearly half (49.3 %) had a favourable attitude towards gender-based violence. A minority of the respondents (20.6 %) felt at least one type of gender-based violence in their lifetime. About one-fifth (20.6 %) had unfavourable attitude There is a significant association between level of knowledge and type of family. However, there is no significant association between the level of knowledge and other socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concluded that more than half respondents had a poor level of knowledge while half of the respondents had a favourable attitude towards gender-based violence. A minority of respondents had felt at least one type of gender-based violence in their lifetime.Publication Knowledge and Practice on Over-the-Counter Medicines among Undergraduate Nursing Students of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences, Ghorahi, Dang(Rapti Academy of Health Sciences (RAHS), 2025) Yogi, Ishu; Sharma, Sharmila; Dhital, Puja Sharma; Belbase, GeetaAbstract: Introduction: OTC Medications are those medications that can be obtained over the counter without prescription. OTC medicines is not always safe, as it may be related to incorrect self-diagnosis. Methods: This study's primary goals were to evaluate participants' knowledge and practice of over-the-counter medications, among undergraduate nursing students of Rapti Academy of Health Sciences in which descriptive cross-sectional study design was utilized among 116 nursing undergraduates pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing) and Bachelor of Nursing Science (BN). The study area was chosen using a non-probability purposive sampling technique, and the respondents were chosen using an enumerative sampling technique. A structured questionnaire and self-administered technique was utilized for data collection and data analysis was done by utilizing SPSS 20.0 version. Results: Larger part of respondents belongs to age group 18 to 26 years with Mean ±SD=21.92±3.992. More than fifty percent (68.1 %) respondents had adequate knowledge and more than one third (31.9%) had inadequate knowledge and more than fifty percent (52.2%) had inappropriate practice and less than fifty percent (44.8%) had appropriate practice. Result showed that there was significant association between level of knowledge and age group, marital status and level of students. There was no significant association between level of practice and independent variables and between level of knowledge and level of practice. Conclusion: Level of knowledge is appropriate but level of practice is inappropriate. There is need of making aware to the respondents about practicing OTC medicines.