Browsing by Subject "Hijra"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Understanding decision-making and health-seeking practices of the Hijra community in accessing informal healthcare services in Bangladesh: an exploratory qualitative study
(Brac University, 2023)In Bangladesh and other South Asian countries, Hijra people, mainly a community of transgender women who follow a particular cultural system, faces a multitude of barriers while trying to access their right to healthcare ...