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Association between height and hypertension in the adult Nepalese population: Findings from a nationally representative survey
(Wiley, 2019-11-07)
Background and aims
The burden of hypertension is increasing in Nepal. Different studies have evaluated the relationship between height and blood pressure in different regions, with mixed results. The relationship between ...
Geogenic arsenic and Microbial contamination in drinking water sources: Exposure risks to the coastal population in Bangladesh
(Frontiers, 2019-05-08)
The study aimed to investigate the most usable drinking water sources quality and the dependent population's exposure to potentially contaminated water. The specific area chosen for the study was the coastal area in Satkhira ...
Situation analysis for delivering integrated comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services in humanitarian crisis condition for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: Protocol for a mixed-method study
(BMJ, 2019-07-03)
Introduction Rohingya diaspora are one of the most vulnerable groups seeking refuge in camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, arising an acute humanitarian crisis. More than half of the Rohingya refugees are women and adolescent ...
Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: A population based study using the 2016 demographic and health survey data
(BMC, 2019-09-13)
Background: Timely breastfeeding initiation is a simple but important measure that has protective effects on
infants and mothers. This study aims to determine the predictors of early breastfeeding initiation among ...
A transparent universal health coverage index with decomposition by socioeconomic groups: Application in Asian and African settings
(Springer Nature, 2019-02-16)
Background Health and wellbeing as one of the Sustainable Development Goals requires all countries to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). That is, all people must have access to healthcare when needed at an affordable ...
Experience and perceived quality of care of patients and their attendants in a specialized mental hospital in Bangladesh
(BMC, 2019-06-22)
Abstract
Background: A person’s perception of health service quality depends on his or her expectations and priorities. If
the perception of care is good, then it eventually enhances future health service utilization, ...
Frequency of television viewing and association with overweight and obesity among women of the reproductive age group in Myanmar: Results from a nationwide cross-sectional survey
(BMJ Open, 2019-03-20)
Objectives This study aimed to discern the association between the frequency of television viewing and overweight and obesity among reproductive age women of Myanmar.
Design This was a cross-sectional study.
Setting ...
Maternal nutrition intervention and maternal complications in 4 districts of Bangladesh: a nested cross-sectional study
(PLOS Medicine, 2019-10-04)
Background
Maternal morbidity is common in Bangladesh, where the maternal mortality rate has plateaued over the last 6 years. Maternal undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies contribute to morbidity, but few ...
Prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among Bangladeshi adults: Findings from a cross-sectional study
(Atlantis Press, 2019-09)
Ever rising prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) is a major challenge for the health sector in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of CVD and sociodemographic and lifestyle factors associated with ...
Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression within one year after birth in urban slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh
(PLOS ONE, 2019-05-02)
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious pubic health concern and known to have the adverse effects on mother’s perinatal wellbeing; and child’s physical and cognitive development. There were limited literatures on PPD in ...