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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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), 2011-11)
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 ...
Factors affecting the performance of delivery centre
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-08)
The study aimed to measure the performance of delivery centres (DC) and explore
the factors related to performance of DCs. Data were collected using qualitative
methods during December 2009 - January 2010 from six DCs ...
Promotion of improved cookstove in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC, 2011-05)
This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the promotion of improved
cookstove (ICS) to replace traditional stove and hence to combat indoor air pollution
(lAP). The study was conducted in 58 randomly selected ...
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 hygiene in BRAC's WASH Programme areas
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-12)
Improved hygiene behaviour is one of the most effective means of reducing disease
occurrence. However, question may arise, which factors did contribute to such
improvement? Past studies seldom addressed these issues ...
Beyond drugs: TB patients in Bangladesh need urgent attention for nutrition support during convalescence
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013-03)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a global disease, which is responsible for 1.4 million deaths each
year (WHO 2010). Bangladesh is the sixth highest TB-burden country in the world. TB
treatment may be complicated when malnutrition ...