Browsing by Subject "Risk factors"
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Association of mother-child attachment with maternal mental health in early years
(Brac University, 2020-12)A mentally distressed mother fails or sometimes takes more time to establish a strong mother-child attachment. The purpose of this quantitative research was to explore the relationship between maternal mental health and ... -
Frequency and associated risk factors of diabetic foot infection: a review on the management and prevention
(Brac University, 2023)Diabetic foot infection (DFI) is a soft tissue or bone infection below the malleoli, leads to lower extremity amputation in 85% of diabetics which results in high-cost hospitalization and a higher mortality risk. Almost ... -
Identifying Non-communicable Disease (NCD) risk factors in Bangladesh
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding malaria control among the slash and burn cultivators in Rangamati Hill tracts of Bangladesh
(BMC, 2019-06-25)Abstract Background: Slash and burn cultivators are a signifcant risk group for malaria in South-East Asia. As envisaged in the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination, Bangladesh aims to achieve zero indigenous ... -
Occupational safety and health aspects of voice problems: Challenges for academics
(Brac University, 2022-04)Prevalence of vocal problems during teaching career is one of the major concerns for Academics. Teachers frequently use a high-intensity voice in noisy classrooms for lengthy period without proper breaks. As a result, ... -
Overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Bangladesh: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(© 2017 Elsevier B.V., 2017-01-01)Objectives The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity among children (0–12 years) and adolescents (13–19 years) has emerged as a major public health threat in Bangladesh. Unfortunately, there is a serious paucity ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of polycystic ovary syndrome in Asian countries
(Brac University, 2022-09)Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrinal disorders which 1 in 10 women are suffering from, worldwide. This disease is a multifaceted disease and does not come alone, but brings with it, few to many ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among Bangladeshi adults: Findings from a cross-sectional study
(Atlantis Press, 2019-09)Ever rising prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) is a major challenge for the health sector in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of CVD and sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Bangladesh: A systematic review
(Cureus, 2019-01-28)Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Bangladesh. But no systematic review has been carried out in Bangladesh, which ... -
Prevalence and Risk factors of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis during pregnancy: A review
(Brac University, 2021-04)Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is an infection of the vagina caused by yeast, especially Candida spp. Although VVC is common among reproductive-age women, prevalence studies notice its uprise to 30% during pregnancy, ... -
Prevalence of multimorbidity among Bangladeshi adult population: A nationwide cross-sectional study
(BMJ Journals, 2018-11-28)Objective This study aimed to report prevalence and evaluate the association between multimorbidity and associated risk factors in the adult population of Bangladesh. Design A cross-sectional study was conducted using ... -
A review on Mucormycosis in view of COVID-19, Diabetes and the role of Iron
(Brac University, 2021-10)COVID-19 has made people all over the world susceptible to other diseases caused by various microorganisms. One of them is caused by a fungus called mucormycosis or black fungus. Together with diabetes and COVID-19, it ... -
A review on the occurrence of brain tumor in adults and pediatrics and the associated risk factors
(Brac University, 2023-05)Brain tumor is one of the most concerning disorders of modern times, yet comprehensive knowledge on its symptom, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment of both adult and children have not been documented ...
