A5060489998- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Community Health and Development
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
ARK Foundation
2017-2022
Valid International (United Kingdom)
2021
University of Leeds
2020
The University of Melbourne
2020
Exposure to second-hand smoke from tobacco is a major contributor global morbidity and mortality. We aimed evaluate the efficacy cost-effectiveness of community-based smoke-free-home intervention, with or without indoor-air-quality feedback, in reducing second-hand-smoke exposure homes Bangladesh.We did three-arm, cluster-randomised, controlled trial Dhaka, Bangladesh, randomly assigned (1:1:1) mosques consenting households their congregations intervention plus only, usual services....
Introduction Responsiveness to service users’ views is a widely recognised objective of health systems. A key component responsive systems effective interaction between users and providers. Despite growing literature on patient feedback from high-income settings, less known about effectiveness such in low-income middle-income countries. Methodology analysis This paper disseminates the protocol for an 18-month ‘RESPOND’ project that aims evaluate system collecting responding user Bangladesh....
Abstract Background Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to human health, and inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans animals widely considered be key driver antibiotic resistant infections. growing rapidly low- and, particularly, middle-income countries. However, there little detailed understanding about practices related the within community settings such Here we aimed understand rural households across Cumilla district, Bangladesh, relation household members their domestic animals....
1. Huque R, Zaman MM, Huq SM, Sinha DN. Smokeless tobacco and public health in Bangladesh. Indian J Public Health. 2017;61(Suppl 1):S18. doi:10.4103/ijph.IJPH_233_17 CrossRef Google Scholar
<title>Abstract</title> Bangladesh, the eighth-largest country in world, has 162 million inhabitants. At moment, 16.8% of individuals have mental health problems, which is roughly 6% more than prevalence worldwide. However, globally, women are suffering problems nearly twice as much men but access services less men. This research aims to find gender-based differences common and inequity Bangladesh. In order conduct this research, we used a desk review, included both gray articles. Results...
Background Well-functioning patient feedback systems can contribute to improved quality of healthcare and accountability. We used realist evaluation examine at health facilities in Bangladesh, informed by theories citizenship principal–agent relationships. Methods collected analysed data two stages, using: document review; secondary analysis from publicly available web-portals; in-depth interviews with patients, workers managers; non-participant observations environments; stakeholder...
Abstract Background Brief behavioural support can effectively help tuberculosis (TB) patients quit smoking and improve their outcomes. In collaboration with TB programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal Pakistan, we evaluated the implementation scale-up of cessation using four strategies: (1) brief tobacco intervention, (2) integration within routine training, (3) inclusion indicators records (4) embedding research programmes. Methods We used mixed methods observation, interviews, questionnaires data....
Early detection of pediatric eye problems can prevent future vision loss. This study was to estimate the prevalence common among infants born in a resource-constrained emergency setting with broader aim loss or blindness them through early and referral. We conducted cross-sectional survey 670 (0–59 days old) Rohingya refugee camps Bangladesh between March June 2019. The most problem found watering from accumulation discharge by which 14.8% children were suffering (95% CI: 12.2–17.7). More...
This paper documents, and reflects on key strengths weaknesses of, existing patient feedback management systems at primary health care in Bangladesh proposes implications for future policy practice. A mixed-method study was conducted two Upazila (sub-district) Health Complexes (UHC) within one district Bangladesh. It reports qualitative data from thematic analysis of in-depth interviews ( n = 15) with stakeholders; non-participant observations environment UHCs; document review; a stakeholder...
Forensic Mental Health in Bangladesh is an unattended domain of mental health services. With about 17% the population suffering from disorders per year and more than 80 thousand prisoners country, there have not been any studies to look into forensic situations. This research has given overview legal systems through qualitative focusing on a desk review key informant interviews. Findings show that though are guidelines law regulatory codes judicial systems, implementing those seen many...
Abstract Background Second-hand smoke exposure from tobacco significantly contributes to morbidity and mortality worldwide. A cluster RCT in Bangladesh compared a community-based smoke-free home (SFH) intervention delivered mosques, with or without indoor air quality (IAQ) feedback households no intervention. Neither was effective nor cost-effective using an objective measure of second-hand smoke. This paper presents the process evaluation embedded within trial seeks understand this. Methods...
Deaths from second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure are increasing, but there is not sufficient evidence to recommend a particular SHS intervention or development approach. Despite the available guidance on reporting, and role nature of pilot feasibility studies, partial reporting interventions common. The decision-making whilst developing such often under-reported. This paper describes processes decisions employed during transitioning aim adapting an existing mosque-based focused public health...
Background Thousands of Rohingya refugee mothers at the world’s largest camp located in Bangladesh are risk poor mental health. Accordingly, their children also vulnerable to delayed cognitive and physical development. Objective The aim this study is evaluate effectiveness an integrated care package reducing prevalence developmental delays among aged 1 year improving mothers’ health status. Methods This a parallel, two-arm, single-blind, cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT). A total...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Bangladesh, in combat with the global pandemic, has taken multiple initiatives to minimize spread of new Coronavirus. Actions such as lockdown, social distancing, and restricted lifestyles are known affect mental health among mass people. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We carried out study understand condition adults during pandemic COVID 19, a particular focus on depression anxiety. <title>METHODS</title> An online survey was conducted Bangladesh COVID-19...
Abstract Forensic Mental Health in Bangladesh is an unattended domain of mental health services. With about 17% the population suffering from disorders per year and more than 80 thousand prisoners country, there have not been any studies to look into forensic situations. This research has given overview legal systems through qualitative focusing on a desk review key informant interviews. Findings show that though are guidelines law regulatory codes judicial systems, implementing those seen...
Abstract Background Self-harm is a global public health concern, particularly among university students. This study explores the prevalence and correlates of self-harm students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, within context global, regional, local trends. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted 200 from University Dhaka Bangladesh Business Technology. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews, analyses performed using SPSS version 26. Results The revealed notable at 17%, with significant...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Thousands of Rohingya refugee mothers at the world’s largest camp located in Bangladesh are risk poor mental health. Accordingly, their children also vulnerable to delayed cognitive and physical development. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> The aim this study is evaluate effectiveness an integrated care package reducing prevalence developmental delays among aged 1 year improving mothers’ health status. <title>METHODS</title> This a parallel, two-arm,...
Abstract Background Well-functioning patient feedback systems can contribute to improved quality of healthcare and ultimately make health more accountable. We used realist evaluation understand the functioning at frontline facilities in Bangladesh. Methods collected analysed data two stages using: document review; secondary analysis from publicly-available web-portals; in-depth interviews with patients, workers managers; non-participant observations environments; stakeholder workshops. Stage...
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Abstract Background: Brief behavioural support can effectively help TB patients to quit smoking and improve their outcomes. In collaboration with programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal Pakistan, we evaluated implementation scale-up of cessation using four strategies: i) brief tobacco intervention ii) integration within routine training iii) inclusion indicators records iv) embedding research programmes.Methods: We used mixed methods observation, interviews data WHO’s ExpandNet framework for...
Abstract Introduction Deaths from second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure are increasing but there is not sufficient evidence to recommend a particular SHS intervention or development approach. Despite the available guidance on reporting, and role nature of pilot feasibility studies, partial reporting interventions common. The decision-making while developing such often under-reported. This paper describes processes decisions employed during transitioning aim adapting an existing mosque-based...
Abstract Background: Brief behavioural support can effectively help TB patients to quit smoking and improve their outcomes. In collaboration with programmes in Bangladesh, Nepal Pakistan, we evaluated implementation scale-up of cessation using four strategies: i) brief tobacco intervention ii) integration within routine training iii) inclusion indicators records iv) embedding research programmes.Methods: We used mixed methods observation, interviews data WHO’s ExpandNet framework for...