This cross-sectional study ascertains the frequency of traditional healthcare usage and examines some of the factors and reasons governing the choice of this kind of healthcare within the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. This study also observes differences in utilization of health care services across ethnic groups, between gender, across age groups, among people who vary in terms of their educational level and income level.

Srijana Pandey is currently working as Associate Professor in the department of Community Medicine KIST Medical College. have been teaching medical sociology and anthropology, health education and promotion as well as family health and community diagnosis to the Bachelor level medical student.