Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health concern, especially in developing countries, and frequently related to child morbidity mortality. This study aimed identify key determinants that influence the prevalence of LBW selected countries.Secondary data analysis was conducted using 10 recent Demography Health Surveys from countries based on availability required information for years 2010 2013. Associations demographic, socioeconomic, community-based, individual factors mother with...

The development of COVID-19 vaccines does not imply the end global pandemic as now countries have to purchase enough vaccine doses and work towards their successful rollout. Vaccination across world has progressed slowly in all, but a few high-income (HICs) governments learn how vaccinate entire populations amidst pandemic. Most low- middle-income (LMICs) been relying on Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility obtain vaccines. COVAX aims provide these with 20% populations. LMICs will likely...

This study investigated the reliability and factorial validity of General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) in context university students Bangladesh. The research aimed to assess whether original one-dimensional model or a containing both somatic cognitive-emotional factors is appropriate. A repeated cross-sectional survey design based on convenience sampling was used collect data from 677 students. factor structure GAD-7 assessed by exploratory analysis (EFA) confirmatory (CFA), its convergent...

Reliance on out-of-pocket payment for healthcare may lead poor households to undertake catastrophic health expenditure, and risk-pooling mechanisms have been recommended mitigate such burdens in Bangladesh. About 88% of the population Bangladesh depends work informal sector. We aimed estimate willingness-to-pay (WTP) CBHI identify its determinants among three categories urban workers rickshaw-pullers, shopkeepers restaurant workers.The bidding game version contingent valuation method was...

In Bangladesh, the burden of diarrheal diseases is significant among children <5 years old. The objective this study to capture prevalence and health care-seeking behavior for childhood (CDDs) identify factors associated with CDDs at a population level in Bangladesh. We use logistic regression approach model careseeking based on individual characteristics. overall diarrhea old was found be 5.71%. Some significantly influence pattern were age sex children, nutritional score, education...

Approximately 80% of deaths attributed to malaria worldwide occurred mainly in Africa 2015. Kenya is one the major endemic countries, making leading public health concern this country. This study intended document prevalence and determine associated factors including socioeconomic status among children aged 6 months 14 years Kenya.This analyzed secondary data extracted from 2015 Malaria Indicator Survey (KMIS), a cross-sectional country representative survey. Associations demographic,...

Background Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are one of the leading causes child mortality worldwide and contribute significant health burden for developing nations such as Bangladesh. Seeking care prompt management is crucial to reduce disease severity prevent associated morbidity mortality. Objective This study investigated prevalence care-seeking behaviors among under-five children in Bangladesh identified factors with ARI subsequent behaviors. Method The present analyzed...

This study investigated the reliability and factorial validity of Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) in context university students Bangladesh. The research aimed to assess whether original one-dimensional model or a containing both somatic cognitive-emotional factors is appropriate case sample students. A repeated cross-sectional survey design based on convenience sampling was used collect data from 677 public private universities. factor structure PHQ-9 assessed using confirmatory...

Introduction: Utilization of recommended antenatal care (ANC) throughout the pregnancy period is a proven healthy behavior in reducing maternal mortalities and morbidities. The objective this study to identify demand side factors that are associated with utilization ANC services among adolescents adult women Bangladesh. Method: This utilized cross-sectional data from latest Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2014. Data total 4626 were analyzed. Bivariate multivariate analyses performed for...

Immunization has become one of the major contributors to public health globally as it prevents communicable disease, particularly in children. The objective this study was estimate extent timely immunization coverage and investigate determinants incomplete untimely vaccination. Methods: used data from latest Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) 2014. A total sample 1631 children aged 12–23 months who had an Expanded Program on (EPI) card history were analyzed. Multivariable logistic...

As in many low-income and middle-income countries, out-of-pocket (OOP) payments by patients or their families are a key healthcare financing mechanism Bangladesh that leads to economic burdens for households. The objective of this study was identify whether what extent socioeconomic, demographic, behavioral factors the population had an impact on OOP expenditures Bangladesh.

Background:Despite improvements in the reduction of child stunting rates over last decade, poor nutritional status still remains a public health concern Bangladesh, where young children are most vulnerable. Objective:The objective this study is to capture prevalence and determinants childhood document its urban–rural disparities context Bangladesh. Methods:The used data from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2014. A bivariate analysis was performed find out differentials stunting,...

We aimed to estimate the impact of a Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) scheme on utilization healthcare from medically trained providers (MTP) by informal workers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted where insured households were included in intervention group and uninsured comparison group. In total 1,292 (646 646 uninsured) surveyed Chandpur district comprising urban rural areas after 1 year period CBHI introduction. Matching characteristics groups performed using propensity...

To determine the sex-specific prevalence, inequality and factors associated with healthcare utilisation for diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension comorbidity among adult population of Bangladesh.This study analysed cross-sectional nationwide Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey data from 2011. Comorbidity was defined as coexistence both DM hypertension. Several socioeconomic demographic such age, sex, education, geographic location, administrative division, employment status, education wealth...

Diarrheal diseases are a major threat to human health and still represent leading cause of morbidity mortality worldwide. Although the burden diarrheal is much lower in developed countries, it significant public problem low middle-income countries like Bangladesh. Though diarrhea preventable managed with low-cost interventions, according patient who sought care from hospitals Bangladesh indicating that resources consumed treating those patients. The aim study capture inpatients outpatient...

Cholera poses a substantial health burden to developing countries such as Bangladesh. In this study, the objective is estimate economic of cholera treatments incurred by households. The study was carried out in context large vaccine trial an urban area used combination prospective and retrospective incidence-based cost analyses illness per episode household. A total 394 confirmed hospitalized cases were identified treated during June–October 2011. Households with patients interviewed within...

Background: Community-based health insurance is recognized as a promising tool for system improvement low-income people that improves the status of enrolees and enhances productivity labor supply. The experience opinion clients who utilized services through scheme are important improving healthcare services, shaping policies providing feedback on quality, availability, responsiveness services. However, studies focusing clients’ satisfaction provided by still limited globally. Objective: To...

The aim of this study was to explore the association Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices with health nutritional status among children aged 0–23 months investigate predictors minimum acceptable diets (MADs) using Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) data. Binary logistic regression models were performed assess between IYCF child determine influential for MAD. About 55% mothers reported exclusive breastfeeding; 65% introduced solid, semisolid, or soft foods their child; 27%...

Background and Objectives: In line with the global success of immunization, Senegal achieved impressive progress in childhood immunization program. However, coverage is often below national international targets even not equally distributed across country. The objective this study to estimate full geographic regions identify potential factors among Senegalese children. Materials Methods: Nationally representative dataset extracted from latest Continuous Demographic Health Survey 2017 was...

Background In the absence of universal healthcare protection, out-of-pocket (OOP) expenditures are main source financing in Bangladesh. This study assesses disparities overall and components OOP among households with both chronic acute illnesses compared to those having only. It also identifies factors influencing over time examines patterns related various illness conditions. Materials methods Data from Household Income Expenditure Surveys (HIES) 2016–17 2022 were used. A Log-linear...

Abstract: Hand hygiene has achieved the reputation of being a convenient means preventing communicable diseases. Although causal links between hand and rates infectious disease have also been established earlier, studies focusing on among university-going students are not adequate in number. This study evaluated handwashing knowledge, practice, other related factors selected university city Dhaka, Bangladesh. A cross-sectional was conducted 200 undergraduate from four universities....

Objective To estimate the coverage and factors associated with full immunisation among children aged 12–59 months in Bangladesh. Study design The study is cross sectional design. Secondary dataset from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey was used for this analysis. Immunisation status categorised as ‘fully immunised’ if had received all eight recommended vaccine doses otherwise ‘partially/unimmunised’. Settings Participant Children were participants. Participants randomly selected through a...

<h2>Abstract</h2> Antimicrobial resistance is a serious challenge to the success and sustainability of our healthcare systems. There has been increasing policy attention given antimicrobial in last few years, increased amounts funding have channeled into for research development agents. Nevertheless, manufacturers doubt whether there will be market new technologies sufficient enable them recoup their investment. Health technology assessment (HTA) critical role creating confidence that if...

Objectives Out-of-pocket (OOP) payment is the major strategy for healthcare in Bangladesh, and share of OOP expenditure has increased alarmingly. Dhaka recognised as one fastest-growing megacities world. The objective this study to capture self-reported illnesses among urban citizens identify whether what extent socioeconomic, demographic behavioural factors population influence expenditures. Subject methods This utilises cross-sectional survey data collected from May August 2019 Dhaka,...