Browsing Journal Articles (2021) by Title
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Gender-specific prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among elderly Bangladeshi people: Findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey
(BMJ Journals, 2021-06-21)Objective: We aimed to estimate the gender-specific prevalence and associated factors of hypertension among elderly people in Bangladesh. Design and method We analysed data from the food security and nutrition surveillance ... -
Harmful practices prevail despite legal knowledge: A mixed-method study on the paradox of child marriage in Bangladesh
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-02-24)Child marriage is a globally recognised human rights violation that disproportionately affects girls, especially in developing countries. It has serious negative consequences on girls’ physical, mental, sexual, and ... -
Heterogeneous contributions of change in population distribution of body mass index to change in obesity and underweight
(eLife, 2021-03-09)From 1985 to 2016, the prevalence of underweight decreased, and that of obesity and severe obesity increased, in most regions, with significant variation in the magnitude of these changes across regions. We investigated ... -
A holistic approach to promoting early child development: A cluster randomised trial of a group-based, multicomponent intervention in rural Bangladesh
(BMJ Journals, 2021-03-16)Introduction In low- and middle-income countries, children experience multiple risks for delayed development. We evaluated a multicomponent, group-based early child development intervention including behavioural reco ... -
Implications of Birth-Dose Vaccination against Hepatitis B Virus in Southeast Asia
(MDPI, 2021-04-12)The World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) covers 11 countries with a combined population of about 2 billion people, making it the most populous of the six WHO regions. In 1992, the WHO ... -
Innovative strategies for providing menstruation-supportive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities: Learning from refugee camps in Cox’s bazar, Bangladesh
(BMC, 2021-02-26)Background: There is growing attention to addressing the menstrual hygiene management (MHM) needs of the over 21 million displaced adolescent girls and women globally. Current approaches to MHM-related humanitarian programming ... -
Introducing urine‑enriched biochar‑based fertilizer for vegetable production: Acceptability and results from rural Bangladesh
(Springer Link, 2022-02-19)Improved agricultural practices that increase yields and preserve soils are critical to addressing food insecurity and undernutrition among smallholder farmer families. Urineenriched biochar has been shown to be an ... -
Knotted realities: Understanding what delays early and child marriage for girls in urban slums of Bangladesh
(Bangladesh Development Initiative, 2021-04)Bangladesh has the fourth-highest prevalence of early and child marriage in the world. This trend has declined slightly over the years, but there is a dearth of research regarding underlying reasons. This article explores ... -
Knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene management among the Rohingya refugee adolescent girls in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A mixed method study
(Emerald Publishing, 2021-05-15)Purpose About half of the 16% adolescents in the world experience menstruation. Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) is a health concern and challenge especially in humanitarian situations as experienced by Myanmar Rohingya ... -
Loops and Building Blocks: A Knowledge co-Production Framework for Equitable Urban Health
(Springer Link, 2021-03-18)This paper sets out a structured process for the co-production of knowledge between researchers and societal partners and illustrates its application in an urban health equity project in Accra, Ghana. The main insight ... -
Low uptake of COVID-19 prevention behaviours and high socioeconomic impact of lockdown measures in South Asia: Evidence from a large-scale multi-country surveillance programme
(Elsevier, 2021-02-13)Background: South Asia has become a major epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding South Asians’ awareness, attitudes and experiences of early measures for the prevention of COVID-19 is key to improving ... -
Mobilising demand for primary health care services among urban slums: Insights from a case study in Bangladesh
(Taylor & Francis, 2021-01-23)This qualitative case study examines a pilot community mobilisation initiative to increase access to qualified primary health care services among slum dwellers in Bangladesh. Emerging from analysis are a series of key ... -
A policy analysis regarding education, career, and governance of the nurses in Bangladesh: A qualitative exploration
(Sage Journals, 2021-01-18)Nurses, short in production and inequitable in the distribution in Bangladesh, require the government’s efforts to increase enrolment in nursing education and a smooth career progression. Given the importance of an assessment ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of depression among adolescent boys and girls in Bangladesh: Findings from a nationwide survey
(BMJ Journals, 2021-01-17)Objective: To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with depression among adolescent boys and girls. Design: We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study. Setting: This study was carried out in 82 ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of hypertension in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka, Bangladesh: Findings from SHASTO baseline survey
(BMJ Journals, 2021-01-20)Objective: We implemented this study to report the prevalence and associated risk factors of hypertension among adult men and women aged >30 years residing in selected urban and rural areas of Dhaka division, Banglad ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of underweight, overweight, and obesity Among Bangladeshi adults: An analysis of demographic and health survey 2017-18
(Science Direct, 2021-04-16)This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of underweight, overweight, and obesity among Bangladeshi adults (≥18 years) using the nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey ... -
Public health education post-COVID-19: A proposal for critical revisions
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Solidarity and universal preparedness for health after covid-19
(BMJ, 2021-01-22)Humankind has set a historical precedent in the past century with enormous social and economic transformations, advancement, and prosperity in many parts of the world. These have been supported by technological innovations, ... -
Tuberculosis infection control in selected facilities managing drug-resistant tuberculosis in Bangladesh: Findings from a mixed-methods study
(Elsevier, 2021-01-20)Background: Nosocominal Tuberculosis epidemics in hospitals are a major threat to the patient and health workers safety. On the other hand, implementation of Tuberculosis infection control policy, strongly influences the ...