Research
MITRA Samaj holds a distinguished reputation in research, excelling in a wide range of activities such as baseline and endline surveys, Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) studies, rapid need assessments, and more. These efforts address pressing issues spanning Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health, MNCH, WASH, among others. With a mission to conduct global-standard research, we have successfully completed over 70 assignments, evaluating health programs funded by donors like USAID, GIZ, FCDO/UK Aid, UN Agencies, and NGOs.
Our accomplished team spans Public Health, social sciences, natural sciences, data analytics, and economics, including research methodologists, subject matter experts, data analysts, program managers, ethics/compliance specialists, technology experts, quality control analysts, and cultural/community liaisons. They cover diverse fields, such as demography, HIV, malaria, and more, enabling us to expertly design and execute research projects. Our dedicated research assistants, with backgrounds in Public Health, Nursing, Health Assistance, and social sciences, bring extensive field-level research experience, specializing in quantitative and qualitative methods.
At MITRA Samaj, we prioritize methodological rigor, cutting-edge technology, and adaptability to stay at the forefront of research. Our client-centric approach tailors projects to specific needs, and our extensive network of collaborations enhances our capabilities. We maintain strict ethical standards, ensuring research integrity and compliance. Our strong track record speaks to our success in delivering impactful research projects for satisfied clients.
Research Areas
- The Effects of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Education on Girls’ Participation, Self-Efficacy And Stress in Nepal” – A Quasi-Experimental Study/Save the Children/August 2022 to November 2022
- Study On Knowledge, Attitude And Practices Regarding Drinking Safe Water, And Effective Tools For Their Sustainable Improvement/ Welthungerhilfe/January 2022 to March 2022
- WASH Financing in Health Care Facilities/WaterAid/November 2021 till February 2022
- WASH Financing Study/WaterAid Nepal/11th November 2020 till 31st March 2021
- Rapid Assessment of Measures on Safety among Sanitation and Waste Workers for Containment of COVID-19 in Nepal/WaterAid Nepal/1st June 2020 to November 2020
- Rapid Assessment on Effectiveness of Hand-washing Promotion during COVID-19/WaterAid Nepal/May 2020
- Making Inroads into MHM issues at the ground level via Media Monitoring, WaterAid/ July 2018 to June 2019
- Understanding The Knowledge, Attitude, Practice And Intentions Of Abortions And Social Norms Among Girls, Women, Leaders And Policy Makers/ Ipas Nepal/October 2022 till December 2022
- Endline Survey of Strengthening Young People’s Access to Stigma-Free Abortion Information and Services/Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN)/November 2020-December 2020
- Support in Data Collection for the Midline Study for the Change Project/ Equal Access International/August 2022 to October 2022
- The End of Project (EoP) Evaluation of the Project “Multi-Sectoral Gender-Based Violence Response at the District Level in Nepal”/ Eliminate Violence against Women Trust Fund/UNFPA
- Maternal Mortality Study following the Census (MMSC) 2021
- Endline Study of Network of Safety Program in Dhading/ January to March 2022
- Baseline Survey of Network of Safety Program/One Heart Worldwide/Udayapur, Kavrepalanchowk, and Dolakha (December 2020 to May 2021)
- Baseline Survey of Network of Safety Program/One Heart Worldwide/ Parbat, Myagdi and Sarlahi (April 2021 to July 2021)
- Status and Determinants of Maternal, Neonatal and Infant Deaths and Knowledge, Practice and Utilization of Maternal Health Services in Baglung and Dolpa districts of Nepal—One Heart Worldwide
- Assessment of HIV, TB and Malaria-related Services for Migrants and their Families and Designing Integrated Intervention Package/Save the Children/Global Fund/1st November 2021 to 31st May 2022
- Human Resources Capacity Assessment of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), National Tuberculosis Control Center (NTCC) and Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD) at Federal, Provincial and Palika Level to implement national HIV, TB and Malaria programs
- Mapping Private Sector for Engagement in Tuberculosis Programme, Save the Children/Global fund.
- Study on Susceptibility of Malaria Vectors to insecticides currently in use for vector control, Save the Children/Global Fund
- Gap analysis of HIV services in Nepal-FHI 360/USAID
- Public Private Partnership (PPP) Strategy
- Study to track the inflow of resources for the HIV/AIDS programme in Nepal/ HIV/AIDS and STI Control Board/UNAIDS and World Bank
- Media Campaign Measurement/ Winrock International-August 2020-March 2021/18th August 2020 to 30th November 2020
- Understanding the factors affecting access and utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among Persons with Disability in Nepal/Sunaulo Parivar Nepal/Marie Stopes International Nepal/October 2020-November 2020
- Conducting a Study on Awareness About Illegal Wildlife Trade and Implement Behavioral Change Communication and Measures Its Impacts/WWF Nepal/Hariyo Ban Program-II/ April 2019 to October 2019
- Action Research on Governance, Social Inclusion and Forest Management issues─ KIRDARC (Karnali Integrated Rural Development and Research Centre)
- Baseline Study Report on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Family Planning and Maternal and Child Health in Remote Areas Initiative (RAI) program districts-Nepal CRS Company/FHI 360
- Conducting Mapping of Hotspots and Condom Distribution Outlets and Addressing a sample of those outlets in 26 pre-identified program districts of Nepal ̶ SHOPS PLUS/Abt Associates/USAID
- Gap and Potentiality Analysis and Market Appraisal of SRH, mainly Family Planning Services in selected remote districts of Nepal
- Assessment of the Commercial Condom Market, Nepal Social Marketing and Franchise Project (N-MARC)/Academy for Educational Development (AED)-2007
- GIS Mapping of Private Sector Franchising Network Product/Service Performance and Coverage in Nepal
- GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condom in HIV risk zone in Nepal 2009— N-MARC/ AED /USAID
- Qualitative Research to pre-test scratch TVC of emergency contraceptive pills/ Nepal CRS Company
- Relief Need Analysis for Earthquake Survivors in World Neighbors’ working VDCs of Sindhupalchowk and Dolakha district─ World Neighbors
- Existing Provisions for Establishment and Operation of Country-Level Sustainable Enterprises-READ Nepal
- Midterm evaluation of the program “Strengthening Political Parties, Electoral and Legislative Process in Nepal (SPELP)”-NDI USA
- Some Socioeconomic and Cultural Aspects of Terai Dalits—especially Musahar community—of Tirhut and Rajgadh Gaunpalikas of Saptari District
Experience
- WASHPaLS #2 Women’s Health in the Workplace activity (called Maryadit Karyasthal#2/MK#2) Irish Group/USAID (Bureau for Global Health)/July 2023-Ongoing
- The Effects of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Education on Girls’ Participation, Self-Efficacy and Stress in Nepal” – A Quasi-Experimental Study/Save the Children/August 2022 to November 2022
- Study On Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Drinking Safe Water, And Effective Tools for Their Sustainable Improvement/ Welthungerhilfe/January 2022 to March 2022
- WASH Financing in Health Care Facilities/WaterAid/November 2021 till February 2022
- WASH Financing Study/WaterAid Nepal/11th November 2020 till 31st March 2021
- Rapid Assessment of Measures on Safety among Sanitation and Waste Workers for Containment of COVID-19 in Nepal/WaterAid Nepal/1st June 2020 to November 2020
- Rapid Assessment on Effectiveness of Hand-washing Promotion during COVID-19/WaterAid Nepal/May 2020
- Making Inroads into MHM issues at the ground level via Media Monitoring, WaterAid/ July 2018 to June 2019