Browsing Health Studies by Author "Ahmed, Syed Masud"
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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?
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Islam, Qazi Shafayetul (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 ... -
Beyond drugs: TB patients in Bangladesh need urgent attention for nutrition support during convalescence
Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Islam, Md. Akramul; Kamruzzaman, Md.; Rifat, Mahfuza (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 ... -
BRAC HIV/AIDS program
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Nasreen, Hashima (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2004) -
Changing health-seeking behaviour in the context of development interventions: experiences from Matlab, Bangladesh
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Adams, Alayne M; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Bhuiya, Abbas (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2002)It is generally assumed that socioeconomic development interventions will enhance the-material and social capacities of the poor who are disenfranchised to prevent ill health, and to seek appropriate and timely care. ... -
Child to child approach under ECD Programme of BRAC: any change in knowledge and practice?
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Rana, AKM Masud; Khan, Aniere Ehmar (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2005-05) -
Communication network in reproductive health information dissemination to the adolescents
Hashima-E-Nasreen; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Bhuiya, Abbas; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Aziz, Ayesha; Rana, AKM Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-12) -
Current state of the Model Shasthya Shebikas of BRAC: a quick exploration of the 'pilot project for SS sustainability'
Khan, Antora Mahmud; Ahmed, Syed Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2011-12) -
Current status of maternal and child health indicators in BRAC EHC Programme areas of Bangladesh
Chowdhury, Anita Sharif; Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud (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 ... -
Customized development interventions for the ultra-poor: preliminary change assessments of health and health-seeking behaviour
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Rana, AKM Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2004-11) -
Drug abuse in Bangladesh: knowledge, attitude and perceptions of secondary school students
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Chowdhury, Shamim Matin; Rana, AKM Masud; Rahman, Azizur; Chowdhury, AMR (Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2001-12) -
Early childhood development: child -to-child approach
Hashima-E-Nasreen; Ahmed, Syed Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2004-03)In Bangladesh, programs for children up to five years have been directed to ensure their survival, physical growth and good health. There is no nation wide structured program that addresses the cognitive, emotional, and ... -
Effects of EPI on nutrition of under-five children In rural Bangladesh: the Matlab experience
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Bhuiya, Abbas; Chowdhury, AMR (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-12)Objectives: This study was done to explore the effect of immunization (as specified in EPI) on under-five children's nutritional status in a rural area of Bangladesh. Methods: The data for this study originated from a ... -
An exploratory study of selected NGO health centers in Bangladesh
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Khan, Shamsher Ali; Haque, Mohammad Raisul (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2003) -
Facilitated access to health facilities for treatment of illnesses experiences of the ultra poor households in the CFPR/TUP Programme
Ahmed, Syed Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2006-04) -
The food supplementation process in BRAC areas under the National Nutrition Programme (NNP): an exploratory study
Khan, Marufa Aziz; Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2006-07) -
Health status of mothers and children in rural Badghis province, Afghanistan 2007
Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Rahman, Taufiqur; Amin, Sher Shah; Rahman, Mashuqur (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-07)To assess the impact of BRAC health programme on sanitation. antenatal care. delivery practices, contraception, breast-feeding. immunization. and childhood illnesses in Badghis province during 2004-2007. This cross-sectional ... -
Household sanitation and hygiene practices of BRAC member and non-member households: evidences from Matlab, Bangladesh
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Bhuiya, Abbas (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997)Provision of potable water and sanitation facilities for the vast majority of the poverty-stricken people of developing countries remains a formidable challenge for sustainable development To accomplish this task, policy ... -
Immunization coverage In BRAC member and non-member households: evidence from Matlab, Bangladesh
Ahmed, Syed Masud; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Bhuiya, Abbas (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-07)BRAC's RDP (Rural Development Programme) targets the poorest of the poor with special emphasis on improving the health and socioeconomic condition of women and children. It is hypothesized that BRAC's economic and ... -
Knowledge and attitude of rural population towards TB and perception of barriers in accessing to TB services in two provinces of Afghanistan
Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Rahman, Taufiqur; Amin, Sher Shah; Rahman, Mashuqur (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2008-04)The study aimed to explore i) the awareness and knowledge on tuberculosis (TB), ii) knowledge on TB diagnosis and treatment, iii) attitudes towards TB, and iv) perception of barriers in accessing to TB services. The ... -
Knowledge and practice of formal physicians regarding control and prevention of TB in light of national guidelines
Islam, Qazi Shafayetul; Ahmed, Syed Masud; Islam, Md. Akramul; Islam, Shayla (BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2013)The study explored the current knowledge and practice of interns and general physicians regarding control and prevention of tuberculosis in light of national guidelines. The study was conducted on 13 public and seven ...