Browsing Journal Articles (James P. Grant School of Public Health) by Title
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“We struggle with the earth everyday”: parents’ perspectives on the capabilities for healthy child growth in haor region of Bangladesh
(Springer Link, 2020-01-31)Background: Childhood stunting is an important public health problem in the haor region of Bangladesh. Haor areas are located in the north-eastern part of the country and are vulnerable to seasonal flooding. The key ... -
What influences adolescent girls’ decision-making regarding contraceptive methods use and childbearing? a qualitative exploratory study in Rangpur district, Bangladesh
(© 2016 Plos One, 2016-06-23)Background: Bangladesh has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in South Asia. Child marriage is one of the leading causes of pregnancies among adolescent girls. Although the country's contraceptive prevalence rate is ... -
WHO takes action to promote the health of refugees and migrants
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Why are adolescent mothers more likely to have stunted and underweight children than adult mothers? A path analysis using data from 30,000 Bangladeshi mothers, 1996–2014
(Oxford Academic, 2020-05-29)Objectives: Adolescent pregnancy is a major global concern due to its adverse effects on maternal and child health and wellbeing. Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy globally. We sought to ... -
Willingness to pay for cataract surgeries among patients visiting eye care facilities in Dhaka, Bangladesh
(Springer Link, 2019-05-07)Background Cataract is the leading cause of avoidable blindness globally. It is estimated that 89% of people with visual impairment live in low- and middle-income countries where the cost of cataract surgery represents a ... -
Women are more vulnerable to non-communicable diseases in rural and urban Bangladesh (P18-082-19)
(Oxford Academic, 2019-06-13)Objectives In Bangladesh, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) and their risk factors is increasing. We wanted to assess the vulnerability of women by analyzing the differences in risk factors by gender. Met ... -
Women’s preferences for maternal healthcare services in Bangladesh: Evidence from a discrete choice experiment.
(MDPI, 2019-01-23)Despite substantial improvements in several maternal health indicators, childbearing and birthing remain a dangerous experience for many women in Bangladesh. This study assessed the relative importance of maternal ...