Despite being highly prevalent, adolescent mental health problems are undertreated. To better understand the treatment gap, we assessed prevalence and correlates of help-seeking, including perceived need for care access to that care. Data were drawn from Young Minds Matter (YMM) survey-the second Australian child adolescents survey wellbeing. Parent-reported data self-reported combined into one dataset analyse 2464 aged 13-17 years. We employed bivariate multivariate logistic regression...

Purpose: To identify and compare important risk protective factors associated with suicidality self-harm among traditional bullying cyberbullying victims aged 14-17-years in Australia. Design: Cross-sectional population-based study. Setting: Young Minds Matter, a nationwide survey Subjects: Adolescents (n = 2125). Measures: Suicidality were outcome variables, explanatory variables included sociodemographic (age, gender, country of birth, household income, location, family type), (parental...

Abstract Background The objective of the current study was to estimate prevalence and associated factors overweight/obesity among Bangladeshi adolescents aged 15–19 y identify whether wealth-related inequality exists for older adolescents. Methods We analyzed publicly available national representative secondary data from 2019–2020 Bangladesh Adolescent Health Wellbeing Survey. This cross-sectional survey carried out 18 249 regardless their marital status using a two-stage stratified sampling...

We assessed whether traits from the four-factor vulnerability model for substance misuse are associated with content of emotional descriptions given by Canadian university students impact COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. Personality were measured in 1185 first- and second-year undergraduates (mean age = 19.11 years; 79% female). Written responses to "Tell us about how is impacting your life" coded using Linguistic Inquiry Word Count software. Negative binomial analyses run examine links...

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...

Widespread arsenic contamination in underground water is a well-documented public health concern that threatens millions of lives worldwide. We investigated the risk young-adult mortality due to high chronic exposure through years drinking contaminated water. A prospective cohort study 58,406 individuals was enrolled who were 4–18 at baseline. Since Matlab HDSS (Health and Demographic Surveillance System) has an active surveillance system, all included follow up. Each individual's calculated...

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...

A continuous influx of poor people to urban slums poses a challenge Bangladesh's health system as it has failed tackle maternal morbidity and mortality. BRAC is the largest non-governmental organisation in Bangladesh. been working reduce maternal, neonatal under-five children mortality slum dwellers cities. doing this work for decade through programme called MANOSHI. This provides door-to-door services its beneficiaries community workers (CHWs) normal delivery service maternity centres....

Chronic exposure to arsenic is associated with neoplastic, cardiovascular, endocrine, neuro-developmental disorders and can have an adverse effect on women's reproductive health outcomes. This study examined the relationship between skin lesions (a hallmark sign of chronic poisoning) age natural menopause (final menopausal period) in populations high levels Bangladesh. We compared two groups women – without lesions; presence was used as indicator for exposure. In a cross-sectional study,...

The objective of the study was to assess prevalence and factors associated with household (HH) handwashing practice in Bangladesh draw a trend COVID-19 spreads compare that countrywide HH practice. is based on two national representative publicly available datasets (MICS 2019, confirmed cases COVID-19). Of 61,209 (weighted) HH, overall found 56.3%, significantly varied across socio-economic status HH. Map comparison suggested gradual increasing areas where low. northern part had highest...

We evaluated the impact of Improving Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Survival (IMNCS) project, which is being implemented by BRAC in rural communities Bangladesh.Four districts received program intervention i.e. trained community health workers to deliver essential maternal, neonatal, child healthcare nutrition services while two were treated as comparison group. A quasi-experimental study design (compared before-and-after) was undertaken. Baseline survey conducted 2008 among 7200 women...

This study investigated total sleep time in the Bangladeshi population and identified proportion of at greater risk developing chronic diseases due to inadequate sleep. Using a cross-sectional survey, was captured analysed 3968 respondents aged between 6 106 years 24 (of 64) districts Bangladesh. Total defined as hours previous h. We used National Sleep Foundation (2015) guidelines determine recommended different age categories. Less or more than (in hours) considered 'shorter' 'longer'...

Alcohol-induced injury is one of the leading causes preventable morbidity and mortality. We investigated relationship between impulsive personality physical (e.g. falls, sports), whether peak drinking quantity specifically, and/or risky behaviour more generally, mediates impulsivity in undergraduates. used data from winter 2021 UniVenture survey with 1316 first- second-year undergraduate students aged 18-25 years (79.5% female) five Canadian Universities. Students completed an online...

Lentils are generally considered to be a nutrient-dense food, and good source of iron (Fe). This study aims establish novel evidence the effectiveness consumption Fe-fortified lentils in improving body Fe status thus cognitive performance non-pregnant adolescent girls rural Bangladesh, compared ordinary lentils. We have designed double-blind (both trial participants outcome assessors), community-based, cluster-randomized controlled among 1260 Bangladeshi between ages 10–17 years who...

This study evaluated the sensory properties of uncooked and cooked milled lentils that were fortified with varying concentrations Fe Zn in form NaFeEDTA ZnSO

Background Ensuring water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for households remains a major public health concern in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). This study investigated the current situation of basic WASH Bangladesh drew national coverage map. Methods We analyzed publicly available nationally representative 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) dataset that was carried out by Bureau Statistics (BBS) with support from United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund...

In many low-income countries, iron deficiency (ID) and its anemia (IDA) pose significant health challenges, particularly among women girls. Finding sustainable effective solutions to address this issue is critical. This study aimed evaluate the efficacy of incorporating iron-fortified lentils (IFLs) into diets rural Bangladeshi adolescent girls on their body (Fe) status. A community-based, double-blind, cluster-randomized controlled trial involved n=1195 aged 10-17 years. 48 clubs (n= ∼ 27...

The study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with knowledge use of emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) among ever-married women in Bangladesh.The was based on a secondary dataset 2014 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey. Complete (weighted) data 17,592 aged 15-49 years were analysed.The having ECP 13.6% 1.8%, respectively. Administrative region type residence (urban or rural), household wealth index, educational level (of both woman her spouse), spouse's occupation, number...

Emerging adults with high levels of inhibited personality traits may be at-risk for drinking to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. The current research explored mediational pathways between two (anxiety sensitivity (AS) and hopelessness (HOP)), internalizing symptoms (anxiety, depression, distress), coping motives (drinking anxiety depression) Cross-sectional data were collected from 879 undergraduate drinkers (79% female, 83% White, 18–25 years old) at five Canadian universities...

Background: Iron deficiency is highly prevalent in South Asia, especially among women and children Bangladesh. Declines cognitive performance are the many functional consequences of iron deficiency. Objective: We tested hypothesis that, over course a 4-month fortification trial, would improve, that improvement be related to improvements status. Methods: Participants included 359 adolescent girls attending Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) clubs as subsample larger double-blind,...