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Tuberculosis in 'hard to reach' areas: misperceptions, knowledge, health-seeking behaviour, and challenges
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013-03)
This study was conducted to explore the knowledge and perceptions of health workers
and community people about tuberculosis in geographically inaccessible (hard-to-reach)
tuberculosis (TB) programme areas of BRAG. The ...
Women are more vulnerable to non-communicable diseases in rural and urban Bangladesh (P18-082-19)
(Oxford Academic, 2019-06-13)
Objectives
In Bangladesh, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) and their risk factors is increasing. We wanted to assess the vulnerability of women by analyzing the differences in risk factors by gender.
Met ...
"Why do I have to clean teeth regularly?": perceptions and state of oral and dental health in a low-income rural community in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-03)
The general perception that dentistry is expensive keeps many people away from
seeking treatment from registered professionals and make them hostage to the
services of non-registered lay practitioners. In Bangladesh, no ...
System of rice intensification in rural Bangladesh: adoption, diffusion and impact
(International Growth Centre, 2016-02)
The main objective of this study is to understand the network characteristics and incentive mechanism for successful adoption and diffusion of the system of rice intensification(SRI). The researchers examine whether ...
Role of handloom board to generate employment in rural area: a study of Enaitpur Thana in Sirajgonj
(BRAC University, 2013-03)
Rural non-farm development plays a key role in generating employment in many developing
countries. In this regard handloom industry is one of the most important factors for the
development of Bangladesh. There is a ...
On the feasibility of IEEE 802.22 WRAN based broad band for rural Bangladesh: network and coverage planning
(BRAC University, 2016)
Wireless Regional Access Network (WRAN) is progressively turning into the center design for next rural and remote zone access networks throughout all over the world. In the process, WRAN, which saves money on consumption ...
Impact of maternal depressive symptoms and infant temperament on early infant growth and motor development: results from a population based study in Bangladesh
(© 2013 Journal of Affective Disorders, 2013-04-05)
Background: Evidence linking maternal depressive symptoms with infant's growth and development in low-income countries is inadequate and conflicting. This study investigated the independent effect of maternal perinatal ...
Beliefs, practices, and advice received on nutrition and health during pregnancy: Qualitative reports from pregnant women in rural Bangladesh (P10-021-19)
(Oxford Academic, 2019-06-13)
Objectives: Many Bangladeshi women consume a diet that is low in
nutrients, and in addition do not gain enough weight during pregnancy.
We sought out to identify practices and perceptions that act as barriers
to consuming ...
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 ...
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 ...