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Publication Empowerment of School Adolescents for Prevention of Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: Application of an Integrated Experiential Learning Package(Nepal Health Research Council, 2024) Thapa, Rita; Subedi, Raj Kumar; Pun, Bindu; Chand, Sunita Kumari; Thakur, Dip Narayan; Thapaliya, Radhika; Karki, Sarita; Regmi, Gorakh; Pandey, VikrantBackground: The prevalence of gender discrimination and sexual harassment/ violence among children is alarmingly high in Nepal. This study aimed to measure aggregate changes in knowledge, attitude, and skills among school adolescents on gender discrimination; sexual harassment, mindfulness of breathing; and self-defense skills, with application of an integrative experiential learning modules. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out among 3661 students from 8-9 grades (1880 intervention and 1781 control) in 52 community schools across the seven provinces. Pre- and post-intervention self-reported surveys were conducted among the intervention and control groups before and after intervention of 24 learning hours. We used a mixed two-way effects model to measure the changes in composite indices between pretest and posttest among both the groups. Results: We found statistically significant increment (P<0.0001) in knowledge, attitude and skills on gender norms, gender discrimination, sexual harassment, self-defense, reporting sexual harassment, legal measures and mindfulness of breathing technique among the intervention group compared to that in the control group. Conclusions: These findings, though measured immediately after the intervention, offer initial evidence that school adolescents could be empowered to prevent the risks of gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Keywords: Empowerment; gender discrimination; school-based intervention; sexual harassment; self-defense.Publication Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among the Biomedical Equipment Technicians Working in Health Sector of Nepal: A Mixed-Methods Study(Central Department of Public Health, 2024) Paudel, Salomi; Paudel, Pravin; Bhandari, Rabindra; Thapa, Rita; Sharma, HariomAbstract Background: Job satisfaction is a vital concern for both managers and academics. Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) exemplify technical professionals and have also been affected by the factors of job satisfaction. This research is mainly focused on the job satisfaction of BMETs working in government and private health facilities to determine the factors affecting job satisfaction in their present scenario. Methods: We distributed questionnaires to all 148 Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) in Nepal, with 91 of them responding. Additionally, we gathered qualitative data from 6 BMETs from 6 health facilities, evenly split between urban and non-urban regions, with 3 facilities from each type. 18 interviews (FGD with the department in charges, interview with the Medical Superintendent and an interview BMET of each facility) were also conducted across these 6 health facilities. Our analysis included a descriptive examination of the survey data and a comparison of job satisfaction factors between the government and private sectors. Furthermore, we utilized NVivo 12 to code the qualitative data based on themes. Results: The data shows that there is no significant difference between Biomedical Equipment Technicians (BMETs) in the government and private sectors overall. However, it does reveal that BMETs in government hospitals tend to be more satisfied with their earnings compared to those in the private sector. While the overall levels of satisfaction and dissatisfaction are similar for both groups of participants, some of the specific levels of satisfaction and dissatisfaction differ between them. Conclusion: Overall, BMETs find enjoyment in their work, showcasing their dedication to their roles despite the various unsatisfactory factors present in hospital settings in both government and private sectors.