Sumitra Sharma

About

An experienced healthcare professional with ten years of expertise in healthcare research, policy analysis, and teaching and learning activities. Proven expertise in leading systematic reviews, conducting qualitative, quantitative as well as mixed-method studies, and delivering high-quality policy advice. Skilled in data management using Excel and RedCap. Proficient at preparing and submitting ethics and governance applications and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Adept at using research software like SPSS, STATA, Rayyan, Covidence, Endnote and Mendeley.

Employment

• Queensland University of Technology Senior Research Assistant
  2025 - Present
• Kathmandu University Research Fellow
  2018 - 2023
• Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital Lecturer
  2015 - 2020
• Karuna Foundation Nepal Intern
  2014 - 2015
• Norvic International Hospital Registered Nurse
  2010 - 2012

Education

• University of Oxford
  2015 - 2015
• B.P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Masters Degree
  2012 - 2015
• Queensland University of Technology
  ? - 2024

Projects & Funding

Projects & funding information is unavailable.

Publications (11)

• Health system gaps in cardiovascular disease prevention and management in Nepal
  BMC Health Services Research 2021 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-06681-0
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• Worksite intervention study to prevent diabetes in Nepal: a randomized trial protocol
  Open Heart 2020 DOI: . doi:10.1136/ openhrt-2019-001236
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• Testing the multi-theory model for initiation and sustenance of smoking cessation at Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal: A cross-sectional study
  Journal of Health and Social Science 2020
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• <p>Electronic health–literacy skills among nursing students</p>
  Advances in Medical Education and Practice 2019 DOI: 10.2147/AMEP.S207353
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• Factors influencing male participation in reproductive health: a qualitative study
  Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 2018 DOI: DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/JMDH.S176267
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• Addressing Gender Inequality in Nepal’s Human Resource in Health
  First Annual Symposium of Translational Research Capacity to Address Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal 2018
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• Determinants of male participation in reproductive health in Nepalese community
  Fourth National Summit of Health and Population Scientists in Nepal 2018
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• Determinants of male participation in reproductive health in Nepalese community
  Second International Nursing Conference in Nepal 2018
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• Coronary artery disease risk factors among females in a tertiary cardiac center in Nepal: a case control study
  International Journal of Cardiovascular Research 2017 DOI: DOI:10.4172/2324-8602.1000317
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• Situation Analysis of Human Resources in Cardiovascular Health in Nepal
  First Annual Symposium of Translational Research Capacity to Address Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal
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