Research Reports (2008): Health Studies, Vol

Newborn care practices in Nilphamari District of Bangladesh after a year of maternal, neonatal and child health intervention

Choudhury, Nuzhat; Hashima-E-Nasreen (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-12)

This study aimed to describe newborn care practices in an area where maternal, neonatal and child health (MNCH) intervention is being implemented, and to assess the effect of such intervention on newborn care. A cross ...

Maternal and newborn care practices among ultra poor households: a qualitative exploratory study

Choudhury, Nuzhat (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-06)

Rational use of essential drugs in the public and private sector PHC facilities in Bangladesh current situation and future directions

Ahmed, Syed Masud; Islam, Shafayetul (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

Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Rahman, Taufiqur; Amin, Sher Shah; Rahman, Mashuqur (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 ...