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Assessing knowledge and practices for covid-19prevention among students from class 8th & 9th standard in selected schools and equivalent grades level of madrasas in cox bazar districts, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Background: Knowledge and practices are crucial cognitive components in public health, especially in health promotion and prevention (Ferdous et al., 2020).this paper examines knowledge and practice among students of 8th ... -
An assessment of knowledge and uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among the school going students at Cox Bazar in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Adequate knowledge about COVID-19 vaccination among school students is necessary after the re-opening of schools to ensure that the students stay protected from COVID-19. BRAC has implemented interventions in the selected ... -
Association of childhood feeding practices and occurrence of early childhood caries: A cross sectional study among children under 5 years of age across two urban slum areas of
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the occurrence of a carious lesion in a primary tooth in children less than 71 months. It is a significant dental problem that has negative effects on the growth and development ... -
Burden and risk factors of sexually transmitted diseases and infections in women of reproductive age (15–49 years) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): a scoping review
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction Sexually transmitted diseases and infections have a significant negative impact on both individual and community productivity across all countries, particularly in developing ones. Depending on the STI ... -
Comparing knowledge and practice of Covid-19 vaccination between general school (Grade 6 to 9) and madrasa-going students (Grade 6 to 9 equivalent) at Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Background Schools and madrasas are regarded as high-risk locations for COVID-19 epidemics due to the crowded campus atmosphere, high movement, and constrained space. Therefore, vaccination is believed to be an essential ... -
Double burden of malnutrition among mothers having under-five children: a cross-sectional study in the slums of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023)Objective: We sought to estimate the prevalence and factors associated factors with the double burden of malnutrition (underweight, overweight/obesity) among mothers who have children less than 5 years of age residing ... -
Experience of the hijra community in accessing formal healthcare in Dhaka city: an exploratory qualitative study
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction: The Hijra community experience social exclusion in Bangladesh. One of the key aspects of life is health. It is the right of the general population of a country to access formal healthcare services at the ... -
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 ... -
Experiences of volunteers as change agents for prevention of COVID-19 in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh: an exploratory qualitative study
(Brac University, 2023)Background: Community volunteers are an important backbone for engaging communities to bring about health related behaviour change among the people of the communities. In recent years the pandemic due to Coronavirus 2019 ... -
An exploratory qualitative study on the enabling factors of volunteerism: the perspective of BRAC volunteers and their family members in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction: Volunteers have a vital role in the community. Their motivation to volunteer can influence other people to change their behavior. Especially in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers assisted ... -
Exploring the sexual health seeking behaviors of hijra community in Dhaka: a qualitative study
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction Hijra people in Bangladesh are stigmatized in various aspects of their lives including the healthcare system. This study aimed to explore the sexual health service seeking behavior of Hijra people in Dhaka ... -
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, ... -
Knowledge and practice of COVID-19 prevention
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction: After reopening of schools and religious educational places, these gathering places become potential places for the outbreak and transmission of COVID-19 infection. The intervention like BRAC CST pe rojects, ... -
Knowledge and practice on Covid-19 : a practicum on Covid-19 preventive knowledge and practice among the male and female students from 6th-9th standards of schools and from equivalent grade levels of madrasas in sadar and Pekua upazillas of Cox’s Bazar district, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction: With the establishment of COVID-19 vaccination program for young and adult population, community’s resilience on COVID-19 prevent measures are still being crucial. After reopening of school and educational ... -
Knowledge and practice regarding Covid-19 prevention: a cross sectional study among the school going students (6-9 grade) in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a global pandemic which is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Sufficient and appropriate knowledge towards COVID-19 is significant in ... -
Knowledge and practices regarding Covid-19 prevention among students of selected madrasas in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)The adherence to COVID-19 preventive practices can be influenced by the level of knowledge regarding prevention practices. This study assessed the knowledge and practices of COVID-19 prevention among Madrasa students in ... -
Prevalence & mother-child psycho-social factors associated with stunting under five years children at Dholpur and Korail slum areas in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Background: Stunting, an indicator of regional linear growth, has become a key biomarker of childhood undernutrition due to its continuing elevated incidence worldwide and significance for overall development and well-being. ... -
Prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension among the mothers of under 5 children: a cross-sectional study in the slums of Dhaka city
(Brac University, 2023)Introduction: Hypertension is a significant cause of developing life-threatening cardiovascular complications. The cases of hypertension are increasing day by day at an alarming rate, mainly due to increase in unhealthy ... -
Prevalence of undernutrition among U-5 children & factors associated with health care seeking behaviors of mothers: a cross sectional study at slum areas in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-01)1.1 Introduction Undernutrition amongst children under the age of five of age in urban slums of Dhaka is a concerning public health issue and needs to be addressed for preventing further worsening of the condition. ... -
Prevalence of varied perception of mothers about their under-five child’s nutritional status with the measured status and the factors associated with the varied perception of mothers. a cross-sectional study in slums of Dhaka city, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)Abstract Objective: Childhood malnutrition is a serious public health concern as it hampers a child’s physical and cognitive development. Maternal misperception about their child’s nutritional status can increase the ...
