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Knowledge, attitudes and practice about sanitation and hygiene: a midline evaluation in WASH areas of BRAC
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010-09)
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of BRAC WASH (Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene) programme on hygiene knowledge and practice of the people in intervention
areas compared to baseline status. A population-based ...
Knowledge and practice of formal physicians regarding control and prevention of TB in light of national guidelines
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013)
The study explored the current knowledge and practice of interns and general physicians
regarding control and prevention of tuberculosis in light of national guidelines. The study
was conducted on 13 public and seven ...
Current state of the Model Shasthya Shebikas of BRAC: a quick exploration of the 'pilot project for SS sustainability'
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-12)
Oral administration of misoprostol reduces postpartum Haemorrhage in urban slums of Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013-04)
To avert deaths from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), Manoshi initiated community
health workers (CHW) administered oral misoprostol (400~g) to women following
childbirth either at delivery centers or home in slums of Dhaka ...
Current status of maternal and child health indicators in BRAC EHC Programme areas of Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013-02)
Essential Health Programme (EHC) is one of many development efforts of BRAC
providing an integrated package of preventive, promotive and basic curative services at
a minimum cost to improve health and nutrition of the ...
Revisiting Jamuna bridge resettlement areas: exploring livelihood status of the affected people
(BRAC, 2010-09)
Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) project was the first of its kind which incorporated
resettlement activities facilitating livelihood restoration of the project affected people (PAP). This
study was an endeavor to reveal ...
Voice and accountability: the role of maternal, neonatal and child health committee
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-09)
The study aims to explore how the MNCH committee encouraged community
participation and how its communication activities empowered the community people
to ensure the healthcare needs of the poor and disadvantaged people. ...
Status of arsenic test and exposure to arsenic-contaminated tubewell water: a population-based study in Southern Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010-09)
This study explores the status of arsenic test of
tubewell and exposures to arsenic-contaminated tubewell
water in the arsenic prone southern Bangladesh. Through a
survey of 6,593 households, a total of 3,812 tubewells ...
Agricultural practice and its relation to poverty and food security in selected river basins in Bangladesh: a situation analysis
(BRAC, 2011-08)
Poverty and food security in the context of Bangladesh has become a major concern
over time. While efforts have been intensified to increase crop yield through increased
land use, using inorganic fertilizers, pesticides, ...
Women-focused development intervention reduces delays in accessing emergency obstetric care in urban slums in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
(BRAC, 2010)
Background: Recognizing the burden of maternal mortality in urban slums, in 2007 BRAC (formally known as
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) has established a woman-focused development intervention, Manoshi
(the ...