This study aimed to determine the prevalence and investigate constellations of psychological determinants COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Bangladeshi adult population utilizing health belief model-HBM (perceived susceptibility severity COVID-19, perceived benefits barriers vaccination, cues action), theory planned behavior-TPB (attitude toward vaccine, subjective norm, behavioral control, anticipated regret), 5C antecedents (confidence, constraints, complacency, calculation, collective...

Studies related to the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy are scanty in Bangladesh, despite growing necessity of understanding population behavior vaccination. Thus, present study was conducted assess prevalence and its associated factors Bangladesh fill knowledge gap.This adopted a cross-sectional design collect data from 1497 respondents using online (Google forms) face-to-face interviews eight administrative divisions between 1-7 February 2021. We employed descriptive statistics multiple logistic...

Comorbidity among older adults is a significant public health concern in Bangladesh. This study investigated the patterns and correlates of non- communicable disease comorbidities persons Bangladesh through cross-sectional carried out Dhaka Chittagong divisions people aged 60 years above who suffered from any non-communicable past three months survey. Data was collected 474 respondents. Descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, independent sample t- tests were used to explore The findings...

Endorectal advancement flap is the most used treatment for acquired rectovaginal fistula but liable to failure. We describe our experience with a modified technique.Patients were included who had an fistula. Exclusions patients Crohn's disease proctitis, malignant or radiation-related fistula, stricture of anorectum those external sphincter defect. Surgery closure internal opening figure-of-eight reabsorbable suture, plication anorectal muscular layer and mucosal advancement. Total...

The Government of Bangladesh has adopted several non-therapeutic measures to tackle the pandemic SARS-CoV-2. However, curve COVID-19 positive cases not significantly flattened yet, as adoption preventive by general population is predominantly a behavioral phenomenon that often influenced people's knowledge and attitudes. This study aimed assess levels knowledge, attitudes, practices toward their interrelationships among aged 18 years above. web-based cross-sectional survey design collected...

ABSTRACT Introduction The study related to the COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is scanty in context of Bangladesh, despite growing necessity understanding mass people’s vaccination-related behavior. Thus, present was conducted assess prevalence and its associated factors Bangladesh fill knowledge gap. Methodology This adopted a cross-sectional design collect data from 1497 respondents using online (Google forms) face-to-face interviews. We employed descriptive statistics multiple hierarchical...

ABSTRACT Background This study aimed to determine the prevalence and investigate constellations of psychological determinants COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Bangladeshi adult population utilizing health belief model-HBM (perceived susceptibility severity COVID-19, perceived benefits barriers vaccination, cues action), theory planned behavior-TPB (attitude toward COVId-19 vaccine, subjective norm, behavioral control, anticipated regret), novel 5C antecedents (confidence, constraints,...

To prospectively evaluate the long-term results and assess patient satisfaction after stapled haemorrhoidopexy (HS).A total of 150 patients (121 male patients) with symptomatic grade II (n = 50) or III 100) haemorrhoids underwent HS. Patients were followed up during consultations at regular intervals, allowing prospective data collection. A final telephone follow was also undertaken.Follow obtained for 130 (86.6%). After a median 39 months (range, 12-72), 90% fully satisfied 92% free...

This study assessed the preparedness regarding preventive practices toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among adult population in Bangladesh. Data were collected through an online survey with a sample size of 1,056. We constructed four variables (individual, household, economic, and community social distancing) related to based on principal component analysis eight items. employed descriptive statistics multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that accuracy rate overall...

Menstrual regulation (MR) is often used as a substitute for abortion in Bangladesh. This study attempts to assess the patterns and determinants of knowledge practice MR that country. Data from nationally representative cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2001-2014 were employed both bivariate multivariable analyses used. The findings show decreasing was about 82% 2004, but it dropped 45% 2014. prevalence 6.4% 2011, decreased 5.5% incidence 2.1% which fell 1.4% Age, region,...

Background: The Government of Bangladesh is currently providing COVID-19 vaccines free cost, but for a massive population, the vaccination program’s sustainability challenging. In this regard, assessing willingness to pay can help explore vaccine pricing, subsidizing strategy, and demand. study aimed evaluate prevalence (WTP) its associated factors ensure program. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was adopted collect data from 1497 respondents through online face-to-face interviews....

More than 30% of the total fertility 2014 was unwanted in Bangladesh. Emergency contraception (EC) is generally used after sexual intercourse to prevent unintended pregnancy. The objective this paper identify prevalence, patterns, and determinants knowledge practice EC among currently married reproductive-aged (15-49 year) women We employed data from nationally representative cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2014. performed chi-square test logistic regression analyses....

The COVID-19 is impacting the health of population, including older persons. Available evidence shows that people are highly vulnerable and more likely to have adverse outcomes. In Bangladesh, population rapidly increasing, living with various disadvantaged socio-economic conditions, inadequate access healthcare services. These disparities increase during COVID-19, resulting in high morbidity mortality among them. Thus, we examined vulnerabilities persons due pandemic using content analysis....

The Government of Bangladesh has offered COVID-19 vaccines at no cost; however, sustaining this free vaccination program for a large population poses significant challenges. Assessing willingness to pay (WTP) is essential understanding potential pricing strategies, subsidy requirements, and vaccine demand. This study aimed estimate the prevalence WTP identify its influencing factors support sustainability. Using cross-sectional design, data were collected from 1,497 respondents through...

Aims & Objectives: As a part of wireless monitoring study (RAPID) we measured the accuracy respiratory rate (RR) by single channel ECG device (Isansys LifeTouch[D1]). Previous versions had unacceptable for LifeTouch derived (LTRR) with %error 31.2, 22, and 49.6 in three different samples. Aim: to assess LTRR after upgrading RR calculation algorithm infants children above 1 year age. Methods The was approved REC parental consent gained. We collected data on patients admitted cardiology ward...