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Risk factors of violent death in rural Bangladesh, 1990-1999
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2002)
The study attempts to improve our understanding about the prevalence and
determinants of violent death in rural Bangladesh. Data came from the demographic and health
surveillance system of BRAC covering a population of ...
Raising sanitary latrine use in rural Bangladesh: can BRAC play any role?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-05)
This study estimates the sanitation coverage and
investigates impact of the participation in development program on the
sanitation behavior in rural Bangladesh. Findings reveal that nearly a
quarter of the study population ...
Bhairab bridge project: assessment of the implementation of social action plan
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-03)
For construction of the Bhairab-Ashuganj Bridge, the government acquired land on both sides of the
Meghna river that affected the owners of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) and their
employees in the area. To ...
Child labor in Bangladesh villages: incidence, correlates and implications
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-12)
The paper aims to improve our understanding about the prevalence and determinants of child
labor in rural Bangladesh. Data for this study were obtained from 1995 sample survey of 3,809
eligible children aged 5 to 14 years ...
Diagnosis of pneumonia by community health volunteers: experience of BRAC, Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999)
The study assessed the competency of community health volunteers in diagnosing pneumonia in
children through simple clinical signs. Data were collected by a group of research physicians
who observed the case management ...
Socioeconomic and regional disparity in the utilization of reproductive health services in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2003)
Although the health care system has significantly expanded in Bangladesh during the last two decades,
the health status of the population has remained very poor because of the uneven distribution of services.
Inequality ...
Fertility in Bangladesh villages: socio-economic and community differentials
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-11)
Abstract: This report assesses the role of development
programme in reducing fertility in rural Bangladesh.
Data for this research came from Watch, a demographic
and health surveillance system of BRAC covering 70
villages ...
Role of education in reducing child labour: a case from rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996)
This article examines the hypothesis that formal education of children and their parents plays
a major role in reducing child labour. Data are generated from a representative sample survey
of 3,809 children aged 10-14 ...
Environmental awareness in rural Bangladesh: levels and differentials
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-01)
This report assesses the level of environmental
awareness in the rural communities of Bangladesh.
Findings reveal that nearly half of the people were aware
about the change of environment and its implications
although ...