Background Anaemia is a significant public health problem in most South-Asian countries, causing increased maternal and child mortality morbidity. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of factors associated with anaemia women reproductive age Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal. Methods We used nationally-representative Demographic Health Surveys Program data collected from (15–49 years) 2011 Bangladesh (n = 5678), 2016 Maldives 6837), Nepal 6419). was categorized as mild (haemoglobin [Hb]...

High maternal mortality is still a significant public health challenge in many countries of the South-Asian region. The majority deaths occur due to pregnancy and delivery-related complications, which can mostly be prevented by safe facility delivery. Due paucity existing evidence, our study aimed examine factors associated with place delivery, including women's preferences for such three selected countries.We extracted data from most recent demographic surveys (DHS) conducted Bangladesh...

Background: In Bangladesh, the percentage of children found moderately and severely underweight were respectively 16.4% 3.6% all over country in 2018. This study aimed to determine prevalence factors affecting childhood underweight<5 years old identify socioeconomic inequalities contributing Bangladesh. Methods: Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey Data (2007, 2011, 2014 & 2017-2018) 30,940 pairs used for analysis. Chi-square tests estimate relationship between independent variables...

Bangladesh ranks among the world's most climate-vulnerable countries, facing numerous climate-related challenges. The coastal regions, in particular, experience intense livelihood vulnerability due to direct impacts from climate-driven weather events such as cyclones, sea-level rise, and salinity intrusion. This research examines extent of its influence on health outcomes residents Bangladesh's areas. A cross-sectional, quantitative approach was adopted for study. Health were treated...

Abstract Most studies either followed Joint National Committee 7 (JNC 7) or World Health Organization-International Society of Hypertension (WHO-ISH) guidelines to ascertain the prevalence hypertension among Bangladeshi adults. The American College Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) revised definition in 2017, which has significant public health importance. In Bangladesh, new guideline resulted changes and risk factors for compared JNC7 guideline. This study used data from most...

Malnutrition contributes to children's morbidity and mortality, the situation undermines economic growth development of Bangladesh. is associated with lower levels education that decrease productivity leads poverty. The global burden malnutrition continues be unacceptably high amid social growth, including in Therefore, identifying factors childhood poverty necessary stop vicious cycle leaded poverty.The study utilized 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS), accumulating 7,738...

The present study explored the changes in tobacco use patterns during COVID-19 pandemic and their correlates among older adults Bangladesh. This cross-sectional was conducted 1032 aged ≥60 years Bangladesh through telephone interviews October 2020. Participants’ characteristics COVID-19-related information were gathered using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Participants asked if they noted any change (smoking or smokeless tobacco) compared to pre-pandemic (6 months prior survey)....

We aimed to determine the factors that increase risk of HRFB in Bangladeshi women reproductive age 15-49 years.

Abstract Background Much scholarly debate has centered on Bangladesh's family planning program (FPP) in lowering the country's fertility rate. This study aimed to investigate prevalence of using modern and traditional contraceptive methods determine factors that explain use. Methods The used data from 2017–18 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS), which included 11,452 (weighted) women aged 15–49 years analysis. Multilevel multinomial logistic regression was identify associated with...

Abstract Self-medication is a prevalent practice among university students globally and significant public health concern. However, previous research has been limited in scope, focusing primarily on adolescents or the general public, leaving gap understanding causal relationships associated with self-medication; thus, this study aimed to investigate factors influencing self-medication practices Bangladesh by developing comprehensive model. Data from 417 across five universities were...

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes are among the most fatal disease prevalent adult population worldwide, including Bangladesh, pose a public health threat. Understanding socioeconomic inequalities linked to NCD risk factors can aid in development of effective strategies reduce disease's recurrence. However, literature on prevalence Bangladesh is scant. Therefore, this study seeks assess inequality identify that may contribute Bangladesh.The current...

Background Despite the negative impact of chronic school absenteeism on psychological and physical health adolescents, data burden adolescent (ACSA) interventions programs to address it are lacking. We estimated global, regional national level prevalence ACSA its correlation with violence unintentional injury, psychosocial, protective, lifestyle, food security-related factors among in-school adolescents across low middle-income, high-income countries (LMICs–HICs). Objectives This study aimed...

Background High maternal mortality rates still today remain a significant public health concern in South Asian countries. The majority of deaths occur during pregnancy, and these may typically be avoided by ensuring that women have access to reliable maternity care such as antenatal (ANC) facility delivery. objectives this research were assess socioeconomic disparities the utilization services mothers determine factors influencing among aged 15 49 five Methods For study, nationally...

In recent times, forest tenure reform has become one of the most discussed agendas among local and global policymakers. Forest is a contract that specifies who rights to forestry resources depicts should utilize, maintain, acquire them. It can have significant impact on whether farmers invest in their forestland. The study’s primary purpose explore how affects farmers’ investment public welfare forestry. More specifically, study thoroughly analyzes supplementary reforms areas. We outlined...

Chronic diseases are considered one of the major causes illness, disability, and death worldwide. illness leads to a huge health economic burden, especially in low- middle-income countries. This study examined disease-stratified healthcare utilisation (HCU) among Bangladesh patients with chronic from gender perspective.Data nationally representative Household Income Expenditure Survey 2016-2017 consisting 12,005 diagnosed was used. Gender differentiated disease stratified-analytical...

Abstract Child undernutrition is a major public health problem throughout the world, particularly in developing countries. The main objective of this study was to identify risk factors for acute among under-5 children Bangladesh. Data were taken from nationally representative Bangladesh Demographic Health and Survey conducted 2014. sample comprised 7131 children. Of these, 4.6% found be severely wasted ( Z -score < −3.0), 11.1% moderately (−3.0≤ −2.0) 84.3% adequately nourished ≥−2.0)....

Abstract The mental health well-being of elderly individuals in Bangladesh is often neglected at home and nationally. Non-medical interventions become a crucial solution for the population, with outdoor recreational activities, identified as an influential determinants. This study, conducted Dhaka, capital city Bangladesh, aims to explore relationship between activities well-being, utilizing Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. Interviewing 514 older adults, study considered four...

Abstract Background Similar to other countries, reproductive-age women in Nepal frequently encounter diverse mental disorders, yet they receive inadequate screening and attention. This research seeks address this gap by conducting a comprehensive examination of the prevalence factors associated with disorders Nepal. Methods study used nationally representative Demographic Health Survey 2022 dataset examine association between potential confounders. Screening tools for Generalized Anxiety...

This study aimed to measure the socio-economic inequalities in having minimum dietary diversity (MDD) among Bangladeshi children aged 6-23 months as well determine factors that potentially contribute inequity. The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-2018 data were used this study. A sample of 2405 (weighted) was included. overall weighted prevalence MDD 37.47%. concentration index (CIX) value for due wealth status positive curve lay below line equality (CIX: 0.1211, p <...

BackgroundHypertension is the major cause of cardiovascular diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Emerging evidence shows that young adults are increasingly at risk hypertension alongside older population. Most previous studies reported prevalence factors among population aged above 35 years.ObjectiveWe aimed to estimate prehypertension with their correlates Bangladeshi between 18 34 years.MethodsThis study used data 5394 years from most recent round (2017–18) Bangladesh Demographic...