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Rational use of essential drugs in the public and private sector PHC facilities in Bangladesh current situation and future directions
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-04)
In Bangladesh, the National Drug Policy (NDP) of 1982 was instrumental in improving
the supply of quality essential drugs at an affordable price, especially in the early years
However, over time, evidences exist about ...
Knowledge and attitude of rural population towards TB and perception of barriers in accessing to TB services in two provinces of Afghanistan
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-04)
The study aimed to explore i) the awareness and knowledge on tuberculosis (TB), ii)
knowledge on TB diagnosis and treatment, iii) attitudes towards TB, and iv) perception of
barriers in accessing to TB services. The ...
Health status of mothers and children in rural Badghis province, Afghanistan 2007
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-07)
To assess the impact of BRAC health programme on sanitation. antenatal care. delivery
practices, contraception, breast-feeding. immunization. and childhood illnesses in Badghis
province during 2004-2007. This cross-sectional ...
Maternal care practices among the ultra poor households in rural Bangladesh: a qualitative exploratory study
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010)
Background Although many studies have been carried out to learn about maternal care practices in rural areas and urban-slums of Bangladesh, none have focused on ultra poor women. Understanding the context in which women ...
Availability and rational use of drugs in primary healthcare facilities following the National Drug Policy of 1982: is Bangladesh on right track?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010)
In Bangladesh, the National Drug Policy (NDP) 1982 was instrumental in improving the supply of essential drugs of quality at an affordable price, especially in the early years. However, over time, evidence showed that the ...
Possession and usage of insecticidal bed nets among the people of Uganda: is BRAC Uganda Health Programme pursuing a pro-poor path?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2009)
The use of insecticidal bed nets is found to be an effective public health tool for control of malaria, especially for under-five children and pregnant women. BRAC, an indigenous Bangladeshi non-governmental development ...
Prevention and treatment of malaria in endemic areas of Bangladesh: how are the NGO partners doing?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2009-06)
"Why do I have to clean teeth regularly?": perceptions and state of oral and dental health in a low-income rural community in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-03)
The general perception that dentistry is expensive keeps many people away from
seeking treatment from registered professionals and make them hostage to the
services of non-registered lay practitioners. In Bangladesh, no ...
Revisiting the ARI Programme of BRAC: how well are we doing?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-06)
The ARI (Acute Respiratory Infection) control programme of BRAC has been in
operation for the last few years. No independent evaluation has so far been
conducted to explore how far the objectives of the programme have ...
Current state of the Model Shasthya Shebikas of BRAC: a quick exploration of the 'pilot project for SS sustainability'
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-12)