Health Issues in Nepal

Subject: Community Health Nursing II

Overview

Nepal is a largely patriarchal country where attitudes and obligations are greatly influenced by societal values and traditions, which can occasionally result in domestic violence. Deeply ingrained social conventions, such as the requirement that women greet their husbands and in-laws when they wake up and finish eating from their husbands' plates, are among the elements that unintentionally contribute to male-dominated psychology. Violence inside the home is frequently caused by male dominance through such practices. Women think it's acceptable for a husband to physically punish an adulterous wife. The most frequent form of violence recorded was emotional abuse, followed by physical abuse, sexual abuse, and economic abuse/violence. Social exclusion was less commonly reported, A large percentage of women who had experienced violence had not shared or discussed their experiences with anyone. The underlying causes of hunger, poverty, and undernutrition in Nepal include low agricultural productivity; limited livelihood opportunities; weak market linkages; inadequate production and consumption of nutritious foods; poor infrastructure; and inadequate government resources.

Domestic Violence and Rape

Nepal is a largely patriarchal country where attitudes and obligations are greatly influenced by societal values and traditions, which can occasionally result in domestic violence. Deeply ingrained social conventions, such as the requirement that women welcome their spouses and in-laws when they wake up and finish eating from their husbands' plates, are among the elements that unintentionally contribute to the psychology that is dominated by men. Domestic violence is frequently caused by this idea of male dominance through such rituals. Women think it's acceptable for a husband to physically punish an adulterous wife. Nearly half of respondents acknowledged having been the victim of violence at some point. The most frequent form of violence reported was emotional abuse, followed by physical abuse, sexual abuse, and economic abuse/violence. Less frequently reported than social exclusion, a significant portion of women who had suffered violence had not spoken about or confided in anybody about their experiences. Sexual violence against women saw real legislative reforms because women who experienced economic violence were more likely to speak with someone about their experiences than those who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. The requirement that an offender convicted of rape must recompense the victim for mental and physical harm is one of this act's significant accomplishments.

Future Health Concern

Although more than 70% of the people in Nepal are employed in agriculture, this South Asian nation struggles to provide a sufficient and affordable supply of food. Rural economies have been negatively impacted by declining agricultural output, which has also boosted urban migration and world hunger. Nearly half of all Nepalese people are undernourished, and two out of every three people experience food insecurity every year.

Low agricultural productivity, few possibilities for a living, shaky market relations, insufficient production and consumption of nutrient-dense foods, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient government funding are some of the root causes of hunger, poverty, and undernutrition in Nepal. Given that the majority of women and many disadvantaged people work in agriculture but frequently lack access to property ownership or money, gender and caste relations are crucial to food security. Additionally, men typically experience lower levels of hunger and poverty than women and children do. All young children under the age of five are chronically undernourished.

Goal:

  • Reduce the prevalence of poverty in the areas where Feed the Future works to 28 percent.
  • Stunting in children under the age of five must be reduced to 20% in the areas where Feed the Future works.

To achieve its goals, Feed the Future is making key investments to:

  • Increased agricultural output
  • Increase opportunities for employment
  • Facilitating market access
  • Boost your diet and cleanliness.
  • By developing skills, vulnerable communities and households can become more resilient.

Feed the Future is focusing its efforts in targeted regions and value chains to maximize impact.

Value Chains

  • Vegetables
  • Cereals (Rice and Maize)
  • Lentils
  • Livestock

REFERENCE

Ambika Rai, Kabita Dahal. Community Health Nursing II. Kathmandu: Makalu Publication House, 2012 (reprint).

Basavan Thappa Bt, 2005, Community Health Nursing, JAYPEE BROTHERS medical Publisher (P) Ltd, New Delhi

Dr.Suwal S.N. & Tuitui R. (2063) A Textbook of Community Health Nursing, 1st edition, Vidyarthi Prakashan (P). Ltd. Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu

Giri R.K., 2007, 1st edition, A Textbook of Foundation of Health Education and Primary Health Care

Prabhakara GN, 2004 (reprint 2005), Textbook of Community Health for Nurses, Peepe Publishers & Distributers (P) Ltd. India
Things to remember
  • Nepal is a largely patriarchal country where attitudes and obligations are greatly influenced by societal values and traditions, which can occasionally result in domestic violence.
  • Deeply ingrained social conventions, such as the requirement that women welcome their spouses and in-laws when they wake up and finish eating from their husbands' plates, are among the elements that unintentionally contribute to the psychology that is dominated by men.
  • The requirement that an offender convicted of rape must compensate the victim for mental and physical harm is one of this act's major accomplishments.
  • Given that the majority of women and many disadvantaged people work in agriculture but frequently lack access to property ownership or money, gender and caste relations are crucial to food security.

  • Value Chains

    • Vegetables
    • Cereals (Rice and Maize)
    • Lentils
    • Livestock
Questions and Answers

Health Issues in Nepal

Domestic Violence and Rape

Domestic violence can occasionally occur in Nepal since it is a predominantly patriarchal society where cultural norms and traditions have a strong influence on attitudes and obligations. One of the factors that unintentionally contribute to the psychology that is dominated by men is deeply ingrained social customs, such as the demand that women greet their husbands and in-laws when they wake up and finish eating from their husbands' plates. Often, this idea of male control through such practices leads to domestic violence. Women believe that physically punishing an unfaithful wife by the husband is justified. The majority of respondents—nearly half—acknowledged having experienced violence at some point. Following physical abuse, sexual abuse, and economic abuse/violence in frequency of occurrence was emotional abuse. A large percentage of women who had experienced violence had not spoken about or confided in anybody about their experiences, which is less frequently reported than social isolation. Because women who faced economic violence were more likely to talk with someone about their experiences than those who suffered from physical, emotional, or sexual assault, sexual violence against women received substantial legislative reforms. One of the major accomplishments of this act is the requirement that an offender convicted of rape must compensate the victim for mental and physical harm.

Future Health Concern

Although more than 70% of the people in Nepal are employed in agriculture, this South Asian nation struggles to provide a sufficient and affordable supply of food. Rural economies have been negatively impacted by declining agricultural output, which has also boosted urban migration and world hunger. Nearly half of all Nepalese people are undernourished, and two out of every three people experience food insecurity every year.

Low agricultural productivity, few opportunities for a living, shaky market ties, insufficient production and consumption of nutrient-dense foods, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient government funding are some of the root causes of hunger, poverty, and undernutrition in Nepal. Given that the majority of women and many disadvantaged people work in agriculture but frequently lack access to property ownership or money, gender and caste relations are crucial to food security. Additionally, men typically experience lower levels of hunger and poverty than women and children do. All young children under the age of five are chronically undernourished.

Goal

  • To a 28 percent prevalence of poverty in the communities where Feed the Future works.
  • Stunting in children under the age of five must be reduced to 20% in the areas where Feed the Future works.

Feed the Future is making significant expenditures in order to:

  • Increased agricultural output
  • Increase opportunities for employment
    • Facilitating market access
    • Boost your diet and cleanliness.
    • By developing skills, vulnerable communities and households can become more resilient

In order to have the biggest impact, Feed the Future is concentrating its efforts in specific value chains and regions.

Value Chains

  • Vegetables
  • Cereals (Rice and Maize)
  • Lentils
  • Livestock

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