A5043937894- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Public Health and Nutrition
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Banking Sector Performance and Management
- Family Support in Illness
- Physical Activity and Health
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
BRAC University
2019-2025
Rajshahi Medical College
2024
National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases
2022-2024
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2023-2024
University of South Carolina
2023-2024
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research
2020-2023
Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission
2022
Directorate General of Health Services
2020
Griffith University
2020
BRAC
2016-2019
Public health is at risk due to chemical contaminants in drinking water which may have immediate consequences. Drinking sources are susceptible pollutants depending on geological conditions and agricultural, industrial, other man-made activities. Ensuring the safety of is, therefore, a growing problem. To assess quality, we measured multiple parameters samples from across Bangladesh with aim improving public interventions. In this cross-sectional study conducted 24 randomly selected...
The study aimed to determine the trans-fat content in branded and unbranded soybean oil (SBO) palm (PO) nationally representative samples of Bangladesh. To our knowledge, this is first comprehensive reporting Trans fatty acid (TFA) commonly consumed SBO PO 106 composites (SBO 67, 39) were analyzed by GC-MS using Association Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) Methodology 996.06. According study, TFA (>2%) was detected 66.7% 24.5% samples, but none samples. average 2.79% (ranging from 0.42%...
ue is frequently implemented in the power grid system. In this paper, experimental work along with simulation has been done to conserve energy by employing CVR technique a smart (SG). To verify result, an Arduino-based SG designed real-time clock (RTC) and Wi-Fi module esp8266. A program developed burnt into microcontroller integrated circuit (IC) of Arduino board that senses day-to-day peak and/or off-peak hours electricity consumption. The intelligent put system control switching triode...
The increasing prevalence of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Asia is concerning, with type 2 diabetes projected to rise 68%, compared the global increase 44%. Encouraging healthy diets requires stronger policies for healthier food environments.
Abstract Background A previous cluster-randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh found that individual or combined water, handwashing, sanitation, and nutrition interventions during pregnancy after birth improved developmental outcomes of children at 1 2 years age. We aimed to determine if these intervention effects were sustained school-age. Methods Findings Pregnant women enrolled between May 2012 July 2013 randomized into chlorinated drinking water (W); sanitation (S); handwashing with...
Malnutrition is one of the leading causes morbidity and mortality in under-five children developing countries. Bangladesh being countries, malnutrition an important public health problem. This was a hospital-based case-control study conducted department Paediatrics, Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College Hospital, Sylhet during period from July 2013 to June 2014 see socio-demographic risk factors for severe acute among under five. Forty-five malnourished children, aged 6 months 5 years, with...
Anemia is a significant wide spread public health threat especially among the adolescent girls who are more vulnerable towards low level of hemoglobin particularly and middle income countries (LMICs). We investigated prevalence anemia (10–19 years) in Bangladesh its socio-demographics distribution. collected data digitally ODK platform from sub-sample nationwide cross-sectional survey 1314 2015. Capillary blood was estimated using HemoCue®; anthropometric measurements through standardized...
Childhood stunting remains a major public health concern in Bangladesh. To accelerate the reduction rate of stunting, special focus is required during first 23 months child's life when bulk growth takes place. Therefore present study explored individual-, maternal- and household-level factors associated with among children under 2 years age Bangladesh.Data were collected through nationwide cross-sectional survey conducted between October 2015 January 2016. A two-stage cluster random sampling...
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 recommendations on responsive stimulation, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, mental health lead exposure prevention. Methods conducted 9-month, parallel, multiarm, cluster-randomised controlled trial in 31 rural villages Kishoreganj District, Bangladesh. Villages were randomly...
Consumption of savory crispy or fried snacks (SCFS), sugary (SS), and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) is associated with an increased prevalence obesity noncommunicable diseases. We aimed to estimate the consumption SCFS, SS, SSB among adolescent males females in Bangladesh report factors their using data from a nationwide cross-sectional survey.We interviewed 4,907 4,865 for seven-day recall on intake 82 randomly selected clusters rural, non-slum urban, slum areas. Sociodemographic...
In Bangladesh the exclusive breastfeeding rate remains low and prelacteal, formula bottle feeding is increasing. This study aims to explore reasons behind infant practices from mothers, caregivers, health care provider's perspective. was a qualitative carried out in four sub-districts of Sylhet Jessore rural Bangladesh. Data were collected through focus group discussions (12), in-depth interviews (4) key informant (12) January February 2014. The data analyzed using thematic content analysis....
Supporting caregivers' mental wellbeing and ability to provide psychosocial stimulation may promote early childhood development. This paper describes the systematic approach of developing an integrated intervention, identifying feasibility challenges faced throughout period. We developed curriculum by culturally adapting three interventions (Reach Up, Thinking Healthy, general nutrition advice) piloted this (Mar-April 2017) in courtyard groups sessions individual home visits with pregnant...
Malnutrition among adolescents is often associated with inadequate dietary diversity (DD). We aimed to explore the prevalence of DD and its socio-economic determinants adolescent girls boys in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted during 2018-19 round national nutrition surveillance Univariate multivariable logistic regression performed identify separately. This population-based covered eighty-two rural, non-slum urban slum clusters from all divisions total 4865 4907 were...
Abstract Background Reliable and valid measurement of early child development are necessary for the design effective interventions, programs, policies to improve outcomes. One widely used measure in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) is Bayley Scales Infant Toddler Development III (Bayley-III). Alternatively, Bangladeshi-adapted Ages Stages Questionnaire Inventory (ASQ:I) can be administered more quickly, inexpensively, with less training than Bayley-III. We aimed assess concurrent...
BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee), the largest NGO globally, implemented a community-based comprehensive social behavior communication intervention to increase community resilience through prevention, protection, and care for COVID-19. We conducted implementation research assess fidelity explore barriers facilitators of this implementation.We adopted concurrent mixed-method triangulation design. interviewed 666 members 60 Community Corona Protection Committees (CCPCs) 80 Support...
The Kanda tribe is one of the lesser known small tribes Bangladesh with an estimated population about 1700 people (according to them), and on verge extinction as a separate entity. To some extent, they have assimilated surrounding mainstream Bengali-speaking population, but still maintain their cultural practices including traditional medicinal practices, for which own tribal healers. Nothing at all has been documented thus far formulations, are disappearance. can be found only in scattered...
Introduction With the acute shortage of human resources and infrastructure, mobile phones can be a critical tool for accessing health services strengthening systems in Bangladesh. Yet, there is scarcity evidence on use this context services. In study, we sought to explore current maternal child healthcare its determinants among recently delivered women urban slums Methods The data were collected through interviewing 800 from eight Dhaka city Bangladesh during May June 2018. study followed...
Delivery of interventions through group sessions allows for in-depth discussions and creates opportunities members to work together identify solve common problems. However, low attendance may limit impact. We explored factors affecting attendance, active participation, behavior change in an integrated group-based child development maternal health intervention Bangladesh. Community workers (CHWs) facilitated two a month including material on stimulation; water, sanitation, hygiene; nutrition,...
To assess the knowledge and practices related to COVID-19 among Bangladeshi mothers with children aged 2 years or less adult males.
To assess the prevalence of noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factors and associated with coexistence multiple (≥ 2 factors) among adolescent boys girls in Bangladesh.Data on selected NCD collected from face to interviews 4,907 4,865 national Nutrition Surveillance round 2018-2019, was used. Descriptive analysis multivariable logistic regression were performed.The insufficient fruit vegetable intake, inadequate physical activity, tobacco use, being overweight/obese 90.72%, 29.03%, 4.57%,...
The national food system of Bangladesh has made substantial progress since experiencing famine in 1974, soon after independence. After the famine, government placed a strong emphasis on policies required to attain grain self-sufficiency; attaining self-sufficiency, production system, related it, and resulting diets have begun diversify. Nonetheless, under-nutrition remains problem, fruit vegetable consumption are inadequate for most people relative international recommendations. Moreover, as...
In South Asia, roughly half of women attend at least four antenatal care visits with skilled health personnel, the minimum number recommended by World Health Organization for optimal birth outcomes. A much greater proportion one visit, suggesting that a key challenge is ensuring initiate early in pregnancy and continue to after their first visit. One critical barrier attendance may be do not have sufficient power relationships, households, or communities when they want to. The main goals...