A5067037321- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Health Care Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
UNSW Sydney
2020-2024
University of Asia Pacific
2024
Health Data Research UK
2024
National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs
2023
Westmead Hospital
2023
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2022
University of Washington
2022
National Health and Medical Research Council
2022
University of Oxford
2018-2021
Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre
2021
Abstract To date, non-pharmacological interventions (NPI) have been the mainstay for controlling coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. While NPIs are effective in preventing health systems overload, these long-term measures likely to significant adverse economic consequences. Therefore, many countries currently considering lift NPIs—increasing likelihood of disease resurgence. In this regard, dynamic NPIs, with intervals relaxed social distancing, may provide a more suitable...
There is a paucity in current literature about the level of patients' satisfaction and factors influencing it Bangladesh health system. We aimed to measure across different types levels healthcare facilities determine which influence this level. A patient exit interview was carried out among 2207 patients attending selected two administrative divisions Bangladesh, namely Rajshahi Sylhet. Information on experience with received care collected through an electronic structured questionnaire....
Abstract Purpose This study investigates the associations between women empowerment and prevalence of mental health symptoms care-seeking behavior among ever-married Nepalese aged 15–49 years. Methods We utilized 2022 Nepal Demographic Health Survey data to measure empowerment, employing Survey-Based Women’s Empowerment (SWPER) index. The index focuses on domains social independence, decision-making, attitudes towards violence. Symptoms anxiety depression were measured using Generalized...
Although there has been a well-established association between overweight-obesity and hypertension, whether such associations are heterogeneous for South Asian populations, or different socioeconomic groups is not well-known. We explored the of overweight obesity using cut-offs with also examined relationships body mass index (BMI) hypertension in various subgroups.We analysed recent Demographic Health Survey (DHS) data from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, total 821,040 men women. Hypertension was...
Abstract Background Assessing gender disparity in mental health is crucial for targeted interventions. This study aims to quantify disparities burdens, specifically anxiety and depression, related care-seeking behaviors across various sociodemographic factors Nepal, highlighting the importance of gender-specific Methods Data from 2022 Nepal Demographic Health Survey was utilized, employing Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 scale (GAD-7) Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scales depression symptoms,...
Abstract We aimed to calculate the sex-specific prevalence of psychological distress and unhealthy eating habits among adolescents across countries regions, explore their potential associations. used data from Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) for 61 countries. Psychological was defined based on existence ≥ 2 factors following: loneliness, anxiety, suicide ideation, planning, attempt. Four dietary behaviours were examined: inadequate fruit intake, vegetable daily consumption soft...
Aims It is unclear whether mortality outcomes differ for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or knee (TKA) surgery who are readmitted to the index hospital where their was performed, another hospital. Methods We analyzed linked and death records residents of New South Wales, Australia, aged ≥ 18 years had an emergency readmission within 90 days following THA TKA between 2003 2022. Multivariable modelling used identify factors associated with non-index evaluate associations...
Bangladesh and many other low- middle-income countries experience a high number of maternal neonatal deaths; antenatal care (ANC) hospital delivery are crucial to reducing these deaths. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the relationship socioeconomic status with at least 4 ANC visits in Bangladesh. We also tested whether mediated association variables facility delivery. used data from Demographic Health Survey 2022. After descriptive analysis, generalized structural equation...
Bangladesh has been suffering from an epidemiological transition infectious and maternal diseases to non-communicable lifestyle-related like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers etc. The burden of diabetes increasing rapidly due high incidence as well poor glycemic control leading various macro micro-vascular complications. In this study, we aim assess the attitude towards social family support among Bangladeshi type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) patients.This was a cross-sectional study...
Service readiness of health facilities is an integral part providing comprehensive quality healthcare to the community. Comprehensive assessment general and service-specific (i.e. child immunization) will help identify bottlenecks in service delivery gaps equitable provision. Assessing also helps optimal policymaking resource allocation. A facility survey was conducted between March 2015 December two purposively selected divisions Bangladesh; i.e. Rajshahi division (high performing) Sylhet...
Objectives We aimed to investigate the socioeconomic inequalities in burden of underweight and overweight among children South Asia. also examined other factors that were associated with these outcomes independently household’s status. Design Nationally-representative surveys. Settings Demographic Health Surveys from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Maldives Nepal, which conducted between 2009 2016. Participants Children aged 24 59 months valid measurement for height weight (n=146 996). Primary...
Despite the potential benefits of parents-adolescent relationships on suicidal behaviours among adolescents, research these topics are importantly limited by lack comprehensiveness, difficulties in cross-country comparisons, and generalisability, others. We aimed to estimate prevalence various aspects sex region, investigate their associations. used data from Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) 52 countries 2009-2015 for 120 858 adolescents (53.9% girls) aged 12-15 years. Using...
With the proposed pathophysiologic mechanism of neurologic injury by SARS CoV-2, frequency stroke and henceforth related hospital admissions were expected to rise. This paper investigated this presumption comparing cases in Bangladesh before during pandemic.This is a retrospective analysis 100-bed unit at National Institute Neurosciences Hospital (NINS&H) which considerably large unit. All admitted from 1 January 30 June 2020 considered. Poisson regression models used determine whether...
Abstract Breast cancer patients commonly present with comorbidities which are known to influence treatment decisions and survival. We aim examine agreement between self-reported register-based medical records (National Patient Register [NPR]). Ascertainment of nine conditions, using individually-linked data from 64,961 women enrolled in the Swedish KARolinska MAmmography Project for Risk Prediction Cancer (KARMA) study. Agreement was assessed observed proportion (overall agreement), expected...
Abstract It is unclear whether there any association between psychological distress and unhealthy dietary habits among adolescents in low- middle-income countries. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of these factors South-East Asia region investigate their associations. used data from Global School-based Health Survey for nine Asian Psychological was defined by presence ≥ 2 loneliness, anxiety, suicide ideation, planning attempt. assessed inadequate fruit intake, vegetable daily soft drink...
Body size in early life is inversely associated with adult breast cancer (BC) risk, but it unclear whether the associations differ by tumor characteristics. In a pooled analysis of two Swedish population-based studies consisting 6731 invasive BC cases and 28,705 age-matched cancer-free controls, we examined between body risk. Self-reported sizes at ages 7 18 years were collected validated nine-level pictogram (aggregated into three categories: small, medium large). Odds ratios (OR)...
BackgroundIn Australia, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is only performed in a limited number of specialised metropolitan centres, many which are private hospitals, making it likely that TAVI patients who require readmission will present to another (non-index) hospital. It important understand the impact non-index on patient outcomes and healthcare resource utilisation.MethodWe analysed linked hospital death records for residents New South Wales, aged ≥18 years, had an...
To quantify the rate of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED)-related infections and to identify risk factors for such infections.
Hyperglycemia, also known as diabetes, is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated levels of glucose in the bloodstream. It can lead to prolonged dysfunction, injury, and deterioration several organs. In addition, dengue viral illness transmitted mosquitoes that has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. this article, we focused on severity comorbidities, difficulties managing them, preventive measures meant lessen risks associated with comorbidities diabetic patients infection.