Dipesh Tamrakar, MD
Nominated From: University of Washington
Research Site: Dhulikhek Hospital, Kathmandu University
Research Area: Infectious disease, COVID 19
Primary Mentor: Dr. Annette L Fitzpatrick and Dr. Biraj Man Karmacharya
Research Project
Burden, Predisposing Factors and Care Seeking Behavior of Long Covid Cases Among Patients Admitted In Inpatient and Remote Ward of Dhulikhel Hospital
SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) is a major pandemic resulting in substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. There has been instances where patient with acute COVID 19 seek health care late at moderate to severe stage owing to seek home remedies. Majority of COVID-19 public discourse is largely centered around those with severe or fatal illness. As the COVID 19 pandemic continues there is a pressing need to understand and respond to long term effect of the COVID 19. Few follow up long COVID studies identified a few factors which are commonly associated with development of long COVID. Further, it is also empirical that we determine the health seeking behavior of the people who have lingering symptoms post COVID 19 infection to design appropriate strategies to bring long COVID cases to the health care facilities. This research aims to first, determine the incidence and predisposing/risk factors of long COVID 19 cases among COVID 19 cases managed at Dhulikhel Hospital and second, explore the factor influencing the care seeking behavior of long COVID cases.
Research Significance
The long term effect of various stages of COVID 19 disease is necessary to understand as pandemic continues. Also, there is no clear reported data on the long-COVID condition in Nepal. Further, it is also empirical that we determine the health seeking behavior of the people who have lingering symptoms post COVID 19 infection to design appropriate strategies to bring long COVID cases to the health care facilities. It is also important to help plan for public health measures to prevent and control the long- COVID condition.
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