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Experiences of the beneficiaries of Interactive Popular Theatre (IPT): a qualitative study on the experiences of the beneficiaries of IPT as a part of BRAC CST program on COVID-19 prevention at Cox’s Bazar Sadar, Ramu & Chakoria upazila in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing across the globe as well in Bangladesh which spreads
very fast in human contact. To prevent this disease from spreading, we need to follow certain
guidelines and some behavioral ...
Willingness to pay for cataract surgeries among patients visiting eye care facilities in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Springer Link, 2019-05-07)
Background Cataract is the leading cause of avoidable blindness globally. It is estimated that 89% of people with visual
impairment live in low- and middle-income countries where the cost of cataract surgery represents a ...
Introducing urine‑enriched biochar‑based fertilizer for vegetable production: Acceptability and results from rural Bangladesh
(Springer Link, 2022-02-19)
Improved agricultural practices that increase yields and preserve soils are critical to
addressing food insecurity and undernutrition among smallholder farmer families. Urineenriched biochar has been shown to be an ...
Call to action : taking the universal health coverage agenda forward
(BRAC University, 2014-04)
Factors influencing contraception choice and use among women of reproductive age in the LMICs of the South Asia region : a scoping review
(Brac University, 2023)
Contraception is an important factor in determining the reproductive health and well-being of
women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Women in these countries often face
barriers to accessing contraception, ...
Cross-country analysis of strategies for achieving progress towards global goals for women’s and children’s health
(© Bulletin of the World Health Organization 2016, 2016-02-21)
OBJECTIVE:
To identify how 10 low- and middle-income countries achieved accelerated progress, ahead of comparable countries, towards meeting millennium development goals 4 and 5A to reduce child and maternal ...
Women’s preferences for maternal healthcare services in Bangladesh: Evidence from a discrete choice experiment.
(MDPI, 2019-01-23)
Despite substantial improvements in several maternal health indicators, childbearing and
birthing remain a dangerous experience for many women in Bangladesh. This study assessed the
relative importance of maternal ...
Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: A systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
(Elsevier, 2020-10-17)
Summary:
Background In an era of shifting global agendas and expanded emphasis on non-communicable diseases and injuries
along with communicable diseases, sound evidence on trends by cause at the national level is ...
Synthesis and translation of research and innovations from polio eradication (STRIPE): Initial findings from a global mixed methods study
(BMC, 2020-08-12)
Background: Lessons from polio eradication efforts and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) are useful for
improving health service delivery and outcomes globally. The Synthesis and Translation of Research ...
The influence of corruption and governance in the delivery of frontline health care services in the public sector: A scoping review of current and future prospects in low and middle-income countries of south and south-east Asia
(BMC, 2020-06-08)
Background: The dynamic intersection of a pluralistic health system, large informal sector, and poor regulatory
environment have provided conditions favourable for ‘corruption’ in the LMICs of south and south-east Asia ...