Background and Objectives Although Bangladesh has made significant progress in reducing maternal child mortality the last decade, childbirth assisted by skilled attendants not increased as much expected. An objective of National Strategy for Maternal Health 2014–2024 is to reduce 50/100,000 live births. It also aims increase deliveries with birth more than 80% which remains a great challenge, especially rural areas. This study explores underlying factors major reliance on home delivery...

Objective There is dearth of information on the timeliness antenatal care (ANC) uptake. This study aimed to determine timely ANC uptake by a medically trained provider (MTP) as per World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and country guideline. Methods Cross-sectional survey was done with 2,731 women having livebirth outcome in last one year Dinajpur, Nilphamari Rajshahi districts, Bangladesh from August-November,2016. Results About 82%(2,232) received at least MTP. Overall,...

Mental health conditions are of rising concern due to their increased contribution the global burden disease. issues inextricably linked with other socio-cultural and dimensions, especially in rural areas developing countries. The complex relationship between mental settings may largely toll upon healthcare-seeking behavior. So, it urges document current status behavior during perinatal period among women Bangladesh develop a context-specific intervention future.This study was carried out...

Background Antenatal anaemia is a significant global health problem, affecting 48% of pregnant women in South Asia. The standard care Bangladesh oral iron and folic acid supplementation. However, access adherence to supplementation are subpar. An alternative treatment available address antenatal intravenous (IV) iron. Modern IV products routinely used high-income clinical settings, including primary secondary care, deliver high dose single short infusion. A demonstration project will be...

Improving access to institutional delivery is crucial for reducing maternal and newborn mortality. However, government efforts enhance healthcare in low- middle-income countries (LMICs) like Bangladesh mostly contribute a significant increase antenatal care (ANC) uptake, while rates remains low, with notable urban-rural differences. We, therefore, explored the association of place, timing, quality ANC uptake services, as well differences these associations. The study analysed data 3,549...

Background Access to modern family planning is critical for improving maternal and child health outcomes, yet it remains severely lacking in low- middle-income countries, including Bangladesh. Maternal healthcare utilization during after pregnancy vital promoting postpartum planning. This study examined the effects of service on uptake Methods Reproductive calendar data from 4,081 women with recent live births were extracted cross-sectional 2017/18 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey...

Background Although under-five mortality has declined appreciably in Bangladesh over the last few decades, neonatal still remains high. The objective of study is to assess level and determinants preterm birth contribution mortality. Methods Data for this came from selected slums around Dhaka city, where; since 2015, icddr,b been maintaining Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS). HDSS data were collected by female Field Workers visiting each household every three months; however,...

ObjectiveThe objective was to assess the provision of combination mifepristone–misoprostol for menstrual regulation (MR) in randomly selected urban pharmacies Bangladesh.Study designWe conducted a cross-sectional survey among 553 pharmacy workers followed by 548 mystery client visits same 3 municipal districts during July 2014–December 2015.ResultsThe found that 99% visited had knowledge MR procedures but only two-thirds (67%) could state legal time limit correctly; they mentioned...

In Sunamganj there are fewer than four skilled providers per 10,000 population and just 27% of births assisted by a attendant. We evaluate private community birth attendant (P-CSBA) model, developed through the GSK-CARE Frontline Health Worker Programme, designed to address this gap report on changes in service utilization health outcomes from baseline three years post-baseline.This analysis presents results pre-post cross sectional design. A survey (n = 1800) was conducted using multistage...

Pregnancy among adolescent girls in Bangladesh is high, with 66% of women under the age 18 reporting a first birth; this issue particularly acute northern region Bangladesh, an area that especially impoverished and where are at heightened risk. Using formative research, CARE USA examined underlying social, individual structural factors influencing married girls' early birth participation alternative opportunities (such as education or economic pursuits) Bangladesh.

Salmonellosis in poultry is an important disease that seriously impedes the development of industry. The increased resistance to antimicrobials against Salmonella has been a major public health concern worldwide. We conducted study from January June 2016 and around Rajshahi district Bangladesh on commercial chicken isolate, identify characterize poultry-specific Salmonella, assess potential risk factors determine antimicrobial pattern isolates. overall prevalence enterica was 41% (49/120)...

This paper explored the factors that influence timely initiation of antenatal care (ANC) in Bangladesh.This was a cross-sectional survey.This study conducted two rural subdistricts and one urban area from three Northern districts Bangladesh August to November 2016.Women who had live birth last 1 year prior data collection were enrolled for this study. In each area, around 900 women interviewed, finally, we completed 2731 interviews.The primary outcome first ANC Medically Trained Provider...

The cost of behavior change communication (BCC) interventions has not been rigorously studied in Bangladesh. This study was conducted to assess the implementation costs a BCC intervention maternal, neonatal and child health program (Manoshi) run by BRAC, which operating urban slums Dhaka since 2007. estimates tools per exposure among different types channels: face-to-face, group counseling, mass media. from November 2010 April 2011 slum area. A micro-costing approach applied using primary...

Expanding the health workforce to increase availability of skilled birth attendants (SBAs) presents an opportunity expand power and well-being frontline workers. The role SBA holds enormous potential transform relationship between women, birthing caregivers, broader care delivery system. This paper will present a novel approach community-based attendant (SBA) role, Skilled Health Entrepreneur (SHE) program implemented in rural Sylhet District, Bangladesh.The SHE model developed...

This study examined the neonatal mortality for newborn of women who delivered by caesarean section or vaginally using a prospective cohort. A total 6,989 live births registered from 2016 to 2018, were followed survival selected slums Dhaka (North and South) Gazipur city corporations, where icddr,b maintained Health Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS). Neonatal was compared maternal characteristics mode delivery z-test. Logistic regression model performed controlling covariates reported...

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed medications used to treat conditions related excessive stomach acid, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcers, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Despite their efficacy in managing acid-related disorders, the appropriate use of PPIs, particularly concerning correct dosage remains a critical issue clinical practice. Objective: This study aimed assess effectiveness PPI therapy by ensuring patients with different...

Objective To explore the prevalence and determinants of calendar literacy last menstrual period (LMP) recall among women in Bangladesh. Design Cross-sectional survey. Settings Two rural subdistricts one urban area from three Northern districts Participants We interviewed 2731 who had a live birth 1 year. Primary secondary outcome measures The primary variable was LMP literacy. Results majority participants (65%) correctly mentioned current date according to English while 12% Bengali...

Abstract The National Nutrition Services of Bangladesh aims to deliver nutrition services through the primary health care system. Little is known about feasibility reshaping service delivery close gaps in intervention coverage and utilization. We used a scenario‐based testing approach assess potential implementation improvements strengthen delivery. conducted in‐depth interviews with 31 providers 12 policymakers, 5 focus group discussions beneficiaries. asked four hypothetical scenarios for...

Abstract Introduction Anaemia during pregnancy is a significant global health problem, disproportionately affecting women in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Oral iron the standard of care; however, challenges exist regarding adherence coverage. Increasingly, evidence demonstrates superiority intravenous (IV) over oral iron. Although clinical experience on IV for antenatal anaemia growing, there remains little understanding implementation. Our mixed‐method systematic review aims to...

Digital health interventions (DHIs) can alleviate several barriers to achieving better maternal and child health. The World Health Organization's guideline recommendations for DHIs emphasize the need integrate multiple maximizing impact. complex system of Bangladesh provides a unique setting evaluating understanding role an electronic registry (eRegistry) antenatal care, with integrated strengthening as well improving quality utilization public care system.