A5081856850- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Global Health and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Texas Tech University
2023-2024
Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed
2020-2023
Dhaka Shishu Hospital
2023
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
2023
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University
2023
Dhaka Medical College and Hospital
2023
Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College
2023
Daffodil International University
2021-2023
Uttara University
2023
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
2023
Fish is an important part of the Sri Lankan diet. However, existing data on nutrient composition fish in Lanka highly outdated and limited. The aim this study was to report commonly consumed marine species assess potential contribution selected key nutrients recommended intakes (RNI). were sampled during a survey with research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen around Lanka. Species categorised as either small (<25 cm, n = 12) or large (>25 7), three composite samples from each analysed using...
Background: Nursing students are exposed to significant stress due academic and clinical demands, which can adversely affect their mental health, performance, future competence. Despite the global acknowledgment of this issue, limited research has been conducted explore prevalence determinants among nursing in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was from December 2023 February 2024 372 enrolled selected colleges A purposive sampling technique used, data collected using a...
Background: Food security and dietary diversity are essential determinants of maternal health, particularly among pregnant women in refugee populations who face heightened vulnerabilities due to displacement inadequate living conditions. This study examines the impact food on nutritional intake Rohingya residing makeshift camps Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted 96 from June September 2022. Data were collected using structured questionnaires assessing...
Fish is a major part of the Bangladeshi diet, but data on nutrient composition marine fish species are sparse. Mesopelagic may be new potential resource food and nutrients; however, lacking. The aim this study was to provide sampled off coast Bangladesh determine their contribution recommended intakes (RNI). Seven from pelagic, mesopelagic, demersal zones were with Dr. Fridtjof Nansen in 2018. Three pooled samples containing 15-840 individuals each analysed at Institute Marine Research,...
Abstract The current cross-sectional study was conducted among 864 older adults aged ≥ 60 years residing in Rohingya refugee camp through face-to-face interviews during November–December 2021. COVID-19-related anxiety measured using the five-point Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and perceived stress 10-point Perceived Stress (PSS). linear regression model identified factors associated with stress. prevalence of 68% 93%, respectively. average score expected to be significantly higher those...
Abstract Background The older adults of refugee camps might be vulnerable to exhibiting limited functional abilities because the resources available create a supportive environment for population in camps. This study aims explore prevalence and determinants self-reported status among residing Rohingya camp Bangladesh. Methods cross-sectional was conducted on 864 aged 60 years above living five selected sub-camps Cox’s Bazar, Data were collected through face-to-face interviews participants...
The world is facing a tremendous problem in the form of food insecurity that posing great challenge to achieving sustainable development goal 2 creating hunger-free world. Refugees and displaced populations are particularly vulnerable malnutrition, who lack any productive assets depend on aid. Rohingya refugees, from Myanmar took refuge Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, live crowded unhealthy environment severely malnutrition. In our recent study, we found only 21.6% households refugee camps had...
The critical role of handwashing in preventing infectious disease transmission, particularly highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores importance understanding and enhancing hand hygiene practices developing countries like Bangladesh. This research aims to identify socio-economic factors affecting knowledge among students, thereby informing targeted public health interventions improve reduce spread. A cross-sectional study was conducted across ten government primary schools...
Background: Hypertension is a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. It contributes extensively to the morbidity mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The management of hypertension influenced by complex interplay socio-demographic lifestyle factors. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study assessed prevalence uncontrolled its factors among women undergoing treatment tertiary medical college...
Introduction: The Apgar score is a critical tool for assessing the health of newborns immediately after birth, with implications immediate clinical care decisions. Despite its established importance, variations in comprehension and application among healthcare professionals can significantly affect neonatal outcomes. Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess Dhaka, Bangladesh, identify gaps knowledge practice that could impact Methods: Conducted between September December 2022 at...
Introduction: Cervical cancer poses a significant public health challenge globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where it leads to substantial morbidity mortality. In Bangladesh, cervical is the second most common among women, with socioeconomic factors, educational attainment, access healthcare being critical determinants of outcomes. This study investigates impact socio-demographic factors on knowledge women rural Bangladesh. Method: An analytical...
Older adults residing in refugee settlements with unhealthy living environments, inadequate access to health care services, and limited psychosocial support are vulnerable experience mental problems jeopardizing their well-being. The present study aims explore the well-being status its socio-economic determinants among older Rohingya camp Bangladesh. This cross-sectional was conducted aged ≥ 60 five sub-camps within of Cox's Bazar, Data were collected through face-to-face interviews between...
Background: Hand hygiene, especially handwashing, is a critical preventive measure against infectious diseases, which pose significant health burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. Inadequate hand hygiene can exacerbate the spread of significantly affecting children’s community wellness. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate handwashing practices identify socio-demographic factors these among primary school students Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, Methods: Utilizing...
Background: Adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition due a combination of biological, socio-economic, environmental factors. In the coastal regions Bangladesh, these challenges compounded by frequent natural disasters pervasive poverty, influencing both undernutrition overnutrition among this demographic. Aim: This study aims assess nutritional status, knowledge, associated socio-demographic factors adolescent Bangladesh's regions,...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major health issue in Bangladesh, accounting for 67% of all deaths. Despite the known influence behavioral risk factors such as diet and exercise, little is about awareness levels among family members NCD patients, who at higher due to shared genetic environmental factors. This cross-sectional study investigated knowledge 318 adult accompanying patients specialized hospitals Dhaka City. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews Bengali, with...
Introduction: Menstruation is the normal and regular process for every woman. It can affect both physical mental status of women. The main thing menstrual period personal hygiene maintenance. Improper management maintains causes infectious disease severe gynecological problems. In Bangladesh, most adolescent girls cannot ask any question about their physiological changes to mother or relative because shyness social stigma. Good during menstruation increase confidence, while inadequate lead...
Introduction: Diseases of elder people are a global problem. The prevalence disease in elderly is increasing day by as old often have limited regenerative abilities and more susceptible to disease, syndromes, injuries, sickness than younger adults. Objective: This study was conducted identify the pattern geriatric host community Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Method: A descriptive type cross-sectional among 381 persons 5 selected hospitals Bazar. sample size calculated 95% confidence interval with...
Introduction: The number of elderly people is increasing in Bangladesh due to the aggravating life expectancy. It a matter concern ensure health and nutritiona l status people. Dietary intake patterns behavior are essential factors nutritional Thus, this study was conducted assess dietary pattern among Objective: A descriptive type cross-sectional urban Cox’s Bazar Bangladeh 175 respondents aged between 60 72 years. semi-structured questionnaire used for collecting socio-demographic...
Young people make up a sizable share of the global population, and most them reside in developing nations. They consume too much fast food obesity at young age is becoming worldwide epidemic, putting risk for nutritional issues from physiological as well psychological perspective. Eating has several negative effects on health. Bangladesh's circumstance not any different. Thus, this study was conducted to identify level knowledge effect foods health among hypertensive patients Bangladesh. In...