Journal Articles (2018): Recent submissions
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Prevalence and predictors of tobacco smoking among university students in Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
(Oxford Academic, 2018-12-04)Background: Among university students, large numbers are involved with smoking and suffer from many chronic diseases. This study examined tobacco smoking prevalence and potential predictors among university students in ... -
Differences in prevalence and determinants of hypertension according to rural-urban place of residence among adults in Bangladesh
(Cambridge University Press, 2019-12-19)This cross-sectional study analysed Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 data with the aim of investigating the prevalence of, and risk factors for, hypertension in individuals aged over 35 by rural–urban place ... -
Development and validation of a tool to assess appetite of children in low income settings
(Science Direct, 2018-12-21)Reliable and validated tools for measuring appetite of children in South Asia are not available. This study aimed to develop and validate a tool for assessing appetite level of under-five children. Based on literature ... -
From Doxastic to Epistemic: A Typology and Critique of Qualitative Interview Styles
(SAGE Journals, 2018-11)Qualitative interview styles have been guided by precedent within academic disciplines. The nature of information sought, and the role of interviewer and interviewee are key determinants across styles, which range from ... -
Advancing universal health coverage in South Asian cities: A framework
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Assessing the readiness of health facilities for diabetes and cardiovascular services in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional survey
(BMJ Open, 2018-10-31)Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the readiness of health facilities for diabetes and cardiovascular services in Bangladesh. Design: This study was a cross-sectional survey. Setting: This study ... -
A new tool to measure approaches to supervision from the perspective of community health workers: A prospective, longitudinal, validation study in seven countries
(BMC, 2018-10-22)Background: The global scale-up of community health workers (CHWs) depends on supportive management and supervision of this expanding cadre. Existing tools fail to incorporate the perspective of the CHW (i.e. perceived ... -
Incarceration history and risk of HIV and hepatitis C virus acquisition among people who inject drugs: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(The Lancet, 2018-10-29)Background: People who inject drugs (PWID) experience a high prevalence of incarceration and might be at high risk of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection during or after incarceration. We aimed to assess whether ... -
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in South Asia: A systematic review
(BMC, 2018-10-23)Abstract Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is becoming a major public health problem around the world. But the prevalence has not been reported in South Asian region as a whole. This study aimed to systematically ... -
Determinants of hypertension among adults in Bangladesh as per the Joint National Committee 7 and 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association hypertension guidelines
(Science Direct, 2018-11)We investigated determinants of hypertension in Bangladesh using both Joint National Committee 7 (JNC7) and 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Hypertension Association (2017 ACC/AHA) guidelines. After reporting ... -
Cities for global health
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Urban-rural and sex differentials in tuberculosis mortality in Bangladesh: Results from a population-based survey
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-10-22)Objective To assess tuberculosis mortality in Bangladesh through a population-based survey using a Verbal Autopsy tool. Methods Nationwide mortality survey employing the WHO-recommended Verbal Autopsy (VA) tool, and ... -
A qualitative study to explore the attitudes of women and obstetricians towards caesarean delivery in rural Bangladesh
(BMC, 2018-09-12)Background: Caesarean section is a lifesaving surgical intervention for women and their newborns, though overutilization is a public health concern. The caesarean rate in Bangladesh is approximately 23% overall, and ... -
Primary health care seeking behaviour of people with physical disabilities in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
(BMC, 2018-09-03)Background People with disabilities constitute about 10% of the total population of Bangladesh. They are more likely to experience poor health than those without disabilities. However, there is a lack of evidence on their ... -
Daily maternal lipid-based nutrient supplementation with 20 mg iron, compared with iron and folic acid with 60 mg iron, resulted in lower iron status in late pregnancy but not at 6 months postpartum in either the mothers or their infants in Bangladesh
(Oxford Academic, 2018-09-10)Background Maternal anemia and iron deficiency are prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. Objective We aimed to determine the effects of lipid-based nutrient supplements for pregnant and lactating women (LNS-PL) ... -
Tuberculosis and the sexual and reproductive lives of women in Bangladesh
(PLOS ONE, 2018-07-19)When they do not meet norms related to sexuality and reproduction, Bangladeshi women often face abandonment and are thus deprived of an active sexual life, a marital relationship, and motherhood. Little is known about ... -
Factors enabling comprehensive maternal health services in the benefits package of emerging financing schemes: A crosssectional analysis from 1990 to 2014
(PLOS ONE, 2018-09-25)Introduction Maternal delivery is the costliest event during pregnancy, especially if a complicated delivery occurs that requires emergency hospital services. A health financing scheme or program that covers comprehensive ... -
Retaining doctors in rural Bangladesh: A policy analysis
(International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2018-09)Background Retaining doctors in rural areas is a challenge in Bangladesh. In this study, we analyzed three rural retention policies: career development programs, compulsory services, and schools outside major cities – in ... -
Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and ergonomic risk assessment among readymade garment workers of Bangladesh: A cross sectional study
(PLOS ONE, 2018-07-06)Background Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most common occupational diseases which mainly affects the lower back, neck and upper and lower extremities. The aim of this study was to determine ... -
Prenatal and postnatal supplementation with lipid-based nutrient supplements reduces anemia and iron deficiency in 18-month-old Bangladeshi children: A cluster-randomized effectiveness trial
(Oxford Academic, 2018-06-13)Background: Anemia, iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among young children are public health concerns in developing countries. Objective: We evaluated the effects of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient ...
