1008- Nepal- COBIN (heat stress, CKDnt, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, CHW)

We have established an noncommunicable diseases (NCD) cohort in Nepal since 2013 by selecting 3000 randomly selected households from rural Nepal. This is the largest NCD cohort in Nepal and perhaps among very few cohort from low income countries. We conduct periodic surveys in our cohort using survey questionnaires, physical measurement, and biochemical analysis. We use these data to study the epidemiology of NCDs and their major risk factors. After assessing the burden of the problem, we design and implement a community-based intervention to prevent and control such diseases and their risk factors using community health workers. We also completed the first population based study estimating sodium intake using 24 h urine from Nepal and currently running a study to estimate the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its association with heat stress. So, students can benefit by engaging in one of our projects and gain hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of public health research and community engagement. Student can participate actively in ongoing projects by supporting data collection, analysis, report drafting, and various other field activities related to community health workers. We also welcome ideas from students.
 

The team is open to collaborating with students to tailor their scope of work. Some examples include:
Primary Data Collection:
Actively participate in primary data collection activities related to ongoing projects.
Utilize appropriate data collection tools and methodologies under the guidance of the project lead.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of collected data.
Data Management and Analysis:
Provide support for data cleaning and entry processes.
Contribute to preliminary data analysis under the supervision of the project team.
Assist in the preparation of visualizations and summaries of key findings.
IRB Application and Training Material Development:
Collaborate with the research team in preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications.
Contribute to the development of community health worker training materials.
Ensure that all materials adhere to ethical standards and are culturally sensitive.
Advocacy Material Preparation:
Assist in the creation of impact reports highlighting the outcomes and benefits of community health initiatives
Maintaining their social media handles

Supportive, have more than 20 on ground staff.

wants develop knowledge and skills on real world research.

Name: Dinesh Neupane, Department of International Health, dneupan2@jh.edu

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... 

Supportive

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..

Keen to learn, supportive, understand global health