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Prevalence of wasting and associated factors among under 5 children in Korail slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
(Brac University, 2023)
Introduction: Among Bangladeshi children under the age of five (U5), malnutrition is a major
health concern. Wasting is one of the malnutrition symptoms associated with malnourished
children's deaths. Southern Asia has ...
A qualitative study on implementer’s perspective of success and challenges: Interactive Popular Theatre (IPT) component of BRAC CST
(Brac University, 2023)
Interactive popular theater (IPT) has been used as a public health education tool for decades in
different countries of the world. Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) conducted
IPTs in the Cox’s bazar districts ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A qualitative research on knowledge, attitude, and practice of hand washing among BRAC volunteers and their experience on message dissemination in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023)
Introduction:
Covid-19 Volunteers played a vital role in absorbing the shock on the healthcare system to some
extent during the pandemic by task shifting. They played a multifaceted role where healthcare
students assisted ...
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 ...