Tobacco consumption causes almost 638,000 premature deaths per year in India. This study sought to examine the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among men India.We analyzed data from fourth round National Family Health Survey These nationally representative cross-sectional sample were collected January 20, 2015, December 4, 2016. A total 112,122 aged 15-54 years included this study. Primary outcomes categorized into smoking, smokeless, any tobacco, both smoked smokeless use. Complex...

Introduction The extensive network of community health workers in rural Bangladesh has the potential to deliver maternal and child nutrition services, while promoting linkages with healthcare facilities. A strategy for strengthening community-based services was developed tested. Methods three-phased included review existing systems, co-designing service package multi-sector government representatives, testing implementation feasibility. Integrated delivery, supportive supervision, increased...

'Negligence of Physicians' and 'Wrong Treatment' have become commonly-used phrases in print electronic media Bangladesh, while violence against healthcare workers has always been under-reported. Unfortunately, there is little evidence regarding physical workers, no data on the magnitude psychological violence. The objective this study was to quantify explore workplace health sector Bangladesh guide future research adopt preventive policies. Majority (96%, n = 54) cases were nature 91% (n 51)...

The aim of this study was to examine the association between husband involvement and maternal awareness knowledge newborn danger signs. This cross-sectional conducted in three rural hospitals Bangladesh among recently delivered women (RDW).RDW were interviewed determine their understanding seven key neonatal About 51.4% respondents able identify at least one sign. 'Fever' most correctly identified (43.7%), hypothermia (26.1%) factors associated with RDW possessing sign were: secondary...

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...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently developed a non-laboratory based cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk chart considering the parameters age, sex, current smoking status, systolic blood pressure, and body mass index. Using chart, we estimated 10-years CVD among Bangladeshi population aged 40–74 years. We analyzed data from nationally representative survey conducted in 2018–19. enrolled participants 82 clusters (57 rural, 15 non-slum urban, 10 slums) selected by multistage cluster...

Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices directly impact the health of <2-y-old children. Minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is an IYCF indicator to assess children aged 6–23 mo. The definition MDD has recently been updated by WHO UNICEF, substituting "≥4 out 7 food groups" (MDD-7FG) with "≥5 8 (MDD-8FG). goals this study were estimate prevalence indicators identify implications change in at national regional levels Bangladesh. This used data from National Food Security Nutrition...

Abstract Achieving herd immunity against COVID‐19 through vaccination is a global target, including in lower resource settings. Despite the challenges and limitations, Bangladesh has achieved its target of vaccinating 70% population, with good vaccine coverage among refugees, remote women. This can be attributed to evidence‐informed adaptability collaborative approaches program. Yet some remain, dependence on donors need ramp up underserved communities. article discusses factors contributing...

To assess facility readiness and identify barriers to the facility-based management of childhood severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in public healthcare settings.Qualitative methods were applied different perspectives on children with SAM. Data collection was done using in-depth interviews, key informant exit interviews pre-tested observation tools.Two tertiary care four district hospitals Rangpur Sylhet Divisions Bangladesh.Healthcare professionals caregivers SAM.Anthropometric tools,...

Though Bangladesh is passing through demographic, epidemiologic and nutritional transitions, national estimates on nutrition health status of the elderly population are largely unknown. We aimed to determine selected indicators among in Bangladesh. For first time Bangladesh, we included (≥60 years old females males) as a separate group food security surveillance round 2018–2019. collected data dietary diversity, status, behavioral risk factors non-communicable diseases, blood pressure,...

Insufficient physical activity (IPA) is a crucial risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The elderly population has higher likelihood of suffering from NCDs. We aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with IPA among people in Bangladesh.

Background: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) contributes to a substantial number of child deaths globally per year. The mortality rates can be lowered markedly if guideline-based management protocol is properly followed. However, case-fatality in resource-poor centers remain high even after introducing the guidelines. Perhaps, lack adequate knowledge leading inappropriate by health care providers responsible for such burden. Objective: We aimed evaluate providers’ knowledge, attitude, and...

Background: While considerable progress has been made in reducing undernutrition Bangladesh, regional disparities are known to exist, and certain population subgroups may lag behind. Objective: To characterize nutritional status among school-age children a historically marginalized of Bangladesh. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional assessment attending 14 nongovernmental organization-operated schools serving the tea estate Kulaura Upazila, Sylhet Division. randomly selected 168 from 418...

Evidence-based decision-making is essential to improve public health benefits and resources, especially in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), but the mechanisms of its implementation remain less straightforward. The availability high-quality, reliable, sufficient data LMICs can be challenging due issues such as a lack human resource capacity weak digital infrastructure, among others. Health information systems (HISs) have been critical for aggregating integrating health-related from...

Introduction The Government of Bangladesh is implementing growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) through community clinics (CC) to improve the nutritional status children. However, little primary evidence available on effectiveness GMP when delivered CCs. We aim examine activities strengthened in CCs children under 2 years age. Methods analysis This a quasiexperimental, two-arm, mixed methods study. In intervention arm, non-governmental organisation providing support strengthen implementation...

The World Health Organization set a target of 15% relative reduction in the prevalence insufficient physical activity (IPA) by 2025 among adolescents and adults globally. In Bangladesh, there are no national estimates IPA adolescents. aim this study was to estimate risk factors associated with adolescent girls boys. Data for 4865 4907 boys, collected as part National Nutrition Surveillance 2018-19, were analysed study. A modified version Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) used...

Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) is an indicator to assess feeding practices of children aged 6–23 months. The WHO and UNICEF have recently revised the definition MDD, replacing '≥4 out 7 food groups (MDD-7FG)' with '≥5 8 (MDD-8FG)'. In new definition, breast milk was considered as a separate group. We aimed estimate implications this change on prevalence MDD at national regional levels Bangladesh. analyzed data from security nutrition surveillance round 2018–2019. defined calculated...

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Evidence-based decision-making is essential to improve public health benefits and resources, especially in low- middle-income countries (LMICs), but the mechanisms of its implementation remain less straightforward. The availability high-quality, reliable, sufficient data LMICs can be challenging due issues such as a lack human resource capacity weak digital infrastructure, among others. Health information systems (HISs) have been critical for aggregating...

ABSTRACT Background Developing countries are now facing double burden of undernutrition and overnutrition among children adults. We aimed to explore the malnutrition aged 24-59 months by household’s socioeconomic status in South Asian context. Methods Children with valid information on height weight from latest Demographic Health Survey Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Maldives, Nepal were included this study. Underweight overweight defined according definitions World Organisation International...