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Availability and rational use of drugs in primary healthcare facilities following the National Drug Policy of 1982: is Bangladesh on right track?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010)
In Bangladesh, the National Drug Policy (NDP) 1982 was instrumental in improving the supply of essential drugs of quality at an affordable price, especially in the early years. However, over time, evidence showed that the ...
Maternal care practices among the ultra poor households in rural Bangladesh: a qualitative exploratory study
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010)
Background Although many studies have been carried out to learn about maternal care practices in rural areas and urban-slums of Bangladesh, none have focused on ultra poor women. Understanding the context in which women ...
Effects of BRAC Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Programme in improved sanitation: changes from baseline to midline survey
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010-10)
To facilitate achieving national target of 1 00 percent sanitation in Bangladesh by the year 2013,
BRAC Water. Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme has been working in 150 upazilas for
improving water supply, sanitation ...
Perceptions of production related stakeholders towards Aarong and the Ayesha Abed foundation
(BRAC, 2010-04)
Aarong and Ayesha Abed Foundation were established to support the artisans and
rural women in Bangladesh. Thus, these production-related stakeholders are very
· important for Aarong and AAF. This study was initiated to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Changes in the use of safe water and water safety measures in water, sanitation and hygiene intervention areas of Bangladesh: a midline assessment
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2010-12)
The BRAC Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme reached 150 upazilas (sub-districts) in
collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh since 2006. This study assessed the changes in
the use of tubewell water and ...
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 ...