Hafizur Rahman
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View article: Causes and risk factors for deaths in young infants in South Asia: the ANISA prospective population-based observational cohort study
Causes and risk factors for deaths in young infants in South Asia: the ANISA prospective population-based observational cohort study Open
Introduction Strategies for reducing infant mortality require accurate, local, population-level data. We conducted a population-based observational study in three countries in South Asia to describe risk factors, causes and rates of mortal…
View article: Exploring patient preferences regarding the use of combination therapy with endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) + phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i)
Exploring patient preferences regarding the use of combination therapy with endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) + phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i) Open
Background: To evaluate patient preferences for endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) + phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE5i) combination therapies in managing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), including the potential benefits of a sin…
View article: Optimizing antibiotic stewardship in United Arab Emirates hospitals: an assessment of programme structure in Emirates Health Services
Optimizing antibiotic stewardship in United Arab Emirates hospitals: an assessment of programme structure in Emirates Health Services Open
EHS ASP demonstrates adequate structure but inconsistent dissemination across hospitals. This first UAE mixed-methods study benchmarks local ASP against CDC and WHO standards, aligning with high-income countries but diverging from practice…
View article: Exploring Human Limitations in Robert Frost's Poetry: Themes of Boundaries, Isolation, and Societal Constructs.
Exploring Human Limitations in Robert Frost's Poetry: Themes of Boundaries, Isolation, and Societal Constructs. Open
This paper explores the thematic representation of human limitations in the poetry of Robert Frost, a seminal figure in 20th-century literature. Frost’s work investigates the multifaceted dimensions of human limitations—socio-economic, emo…
View article: Comparison of Non-albuminuric and Microalbuminuric Diabetic Patients
Comparison of Non-albuminuric and Microalbuminuric Diabetic Patients Open
Introduction with Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare the Non-albuminuric and microalbuminuric Diabetic Patients. Materials and Methods: This comparative study was conducted in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, BSMM…
View article: Incidence and epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections in children in rural Bangladesh: a prospective observational study
Incidence and epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus infections in children in rural Bangladesh: a prospective observational study Open
Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in young children worldwide, yet data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are scarce. The data that are available are mostly hos…
View article: Adolescent and young adult mortality in Bangladesh: findings from household surveys
Adolescent and young adult mortality in Bangladesh: findings from household surveys Open
To prevent untimely mortality among adolescents and young adults, efforts should prioritise leading causes such as road traffic accidents and respiratory diseases, and address vulnerabilities among rural residents, the uneducated, and thos…
View article: Access to agricultural technologies by rural women in Nakla upazila under Sherpur district
Access to agricultural technologies by rural women in Nakla upazila under Sherpur district Open
The study was conducted to assess rural women's access to agricultural technologies in two villages of Nakla Upazila in Sherpur District, Bangladesh. Data were collected from 110 respondents by face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested st…
View article: Outbreak of Ceftriaxone-Resistant <i>Salmonella enterica</i> Serovar Typhi, Bangladesh, 2024
Outbreak of Ceftriaxone-Resistant <i>Salmonella enterica</i> Serovar Typhi, Bangladesh, 2024 Open
We report an outbreak of ceftriaxone-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi in Bangladesh; 47 cases were identified during April-September 2024. Isolates belonged to genotype 4.3.1.2 and harbored the blaCTX-M-15 gene on the…
View article: Corrigendum to ‘‘Disease characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension treated with selexipag in real-world settings from the SPHERE registry (SelexiPag: tHe usErs dRug rEgistry)’’ [J Heart Lung Transplant 43 (2024) 272–283]
Corrigendum to ‘‘Disease characteristics, treatments, and outcomes of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension treated with selexipag in real-world settings from the SPHERE registry (SelexiPag: tHe usErs dRug rEgistry)’’ [J Heart Lung Transplant 43 (2024) 272–283] Open
View article: Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Healthy Infants in Rural Bangladeshi Communities
Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Stool Samples of Healthy Infants in Rural Bangladeshi Communities Open
Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) is a commensal organism in humans and animals. It can serve as a reservoir for antibiotic resistance, thus providing an indicator of drug resistance patterns in a community. We investigated antibiotic resistanc…
View article: Corrigendum to “COVID-19 vaccine eligibility of pregnant and lactating women in Bangladesh: Gap between policy and policy interpretation among policymakers and healthcare workers” [Vaccine: X 15 (2023) 100370]
Corrigendum to “COVID-19 vaccine eligibility of pregnant and lactating women in Bangladesh: Gap between policy and policy interpretation among policymakers and healthcare workers” [Vaccine: X 15 (2023) 100370] Open
View article: Assessment of fisheries biodiversity and associated marketing systems in the Bishkhali river ecosystem of coastal Bangladesh
Assessment of fisheries biodiversity and associated marketing systems in the Bishkhali river ecosystem of coastal Bangladesh Open
View article: Changes in enteric fever trends during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Surveillance for Enteric Fever in Asia Project: a cross-sectional study
Changes in enteric fever trends during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Surveillance for Enteric Fever in Asia Project: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Exploring Providers' Behaviors, Attitudes, and Preferences on the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension With Endothelin Receptor Antagonist (ERA) + Phosphodiesterase‐5 Inhibitors (PDE5i)
Exploring Providers' Behaviors, Attitudes, and Preferences on the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension With Endothelin Receptor Antagonist (ERA) + Phosphodiesterase‐5 Inhibitors (PDE5i) Open
This study aims to understand healthcare providers' (HCPs) decision to adopt double combination therapy with ERA + PDE5i for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and to explore whether a single tablet combination therapy (STCT) might inc…
View article: Uncovering antimicrobial resistance patterns in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis isolated from farm animals in Bangladesh
Uncovering antimicrobial resistance patterns in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterococcus faecalis isolated from farm animals in Bangladesh Open
View article: Mobile Apps to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Systematic App Research and Content Analysis
Mobile Apps to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG): Systematic App Research and Content Analysis Open
Background Numerous reviews have explored specific aspects of violence prevention apps, but given the rapid development of new apps, increased violence during COVID-19, and gaps in understanding functionalities and geographical distributio…
View article: Excess mortality during COVID-19 and prediction of mortality in Bangladesh: an analysis based on death records in urban graveyards
Excess mortality during COVID-19 and prediction of mortality in Bangladesh: an analysis based on death records in urban graveyards Open
We revealed a significant rise in mortality during the pandemic, with elevated death rates persisting at the end of the pandemic. Predictions indicate continued mortality increases through 2030, underscoring the pandemic's long-term health…
View article: Design, development and implementation of a digital burial record-keeping and management system in Bangladesh
Design, development and implementation of a digital burial record-keeping and management system in Bangladesh Open
The digital death record-keeping system was generally well-received by app and web users for its usability and integration, though graveyard supervisor found it somewhat complex, with mixed reactions based on tech-savviness; overall, the s…
View article: Social franchising in healthcare: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of implementation and outcomes
Social franchising in healthcare: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of implementation and outcomes Open
Introduction The growing prominence of social franchising in healthcare underscores the need to analyse its implementation and impacts; however, substantial research gaps remain. Therefore, we aimed to conduct a systematic review and narra…
View article: Teleconsultations in Primary Healthcare Centres During COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Aftermath
Teleconsultations in Primary Healthcare Centres During COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Aftermath Open
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Teleconsultation (TC), accounting for approximately 25% of medical consultations, is becoming increasingly pivotal in healthcare delivery. Despite its growing importance, current medical training programs often…
View article: Protein supplementation delivered alone or in combination with presumptive azithromycin treatment for enteric pathogens did not improve linear growth in Bangladeshi infants: results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial
Protein supplementation delivered alone or in combination with presumptive azithromycin treatment for enteric pathogens did not improve linear growth in Bangladeshi infants: results of a cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Supplementation to increase intakes of high-quality protein, provided with or without presumptive treatment for enteric pathogens, did not improve linear growth from 6 to 12 mo of age. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT…
View article: Farmer’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice toward Lumpy Skin Disease in Bangladeshi Cattle: A KAP Study
Farmer’s Knowledge, Attitude and Practice toward Lumpy Skin Disease in Bangladeshi Cattle: A KAP Study Open
View article: Evaluating the Structure of Antibiotic Stewardship Programme in Emirates Health Services Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates
Evaluating the Structure of Antibiotic Stewardship Programme in Emirates Health Services Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates Open
View article: Left ventricular Dysfunction in Normotensive Diabetic Patients
Left ventricular Dysfunction in Normotensive Diabetic Patients Open
Background: Diabetes is a major risk factor for impaired left ventricular function independent of coronary artery disease and hypertension. Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is demonstrated in diabetic patients who are normotensive an…
View article: Spatial Variation and Predictors of Women’s Sole Autonomy in Healthcare Decision-Making in Bangladesh: A Spatial and Multilevel Analysis
Spatial Variation and Predictors of Women’s Sole Autonomy in Healthcare Decision-Making in Bangladesh: A Spatial and Multilevel Analysis Open
Background: Knowing the spatial variation and predictors of women having sole autonomy over their healthcare decisions is crucial to design site-specific interventions. This study examined how women’s sole autonomy over their healthcare ch…
View article: Evaluating Nurses' Competence and Perspectives on Bronchial Asthma Management: A Study at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
Evaluating Nurses' Competence and Perspectives on Bronchial Asthma Management: A Study at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital Open
Background: Bronchial asthma is a chronic respiratory disease requiring competent management, where nurses play a pivotal role in patient care and education. Objective: The study aims to evaluate nurses' competence and perspectives on mana…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 on the utilisation of maternal health services in Bangladesh: A division-level analysis
Impact of COVID-19 on the utilisation of maternal health services in Bangladesh: A division-level analysis Open
The effect of the pandemic, including lockdown, on the selected maternal service utilisation was observed in Bangladesh though there were substantial geographic disparities. These disruptions slightly recovered after the initial shock. The…
View article: Enhancing Access to Mental Health Services for Antepartum and Postpartum Women Through Telemental Health Services at Wellbeing Centers in Selected Health Facilities in Bangladesh: Implementation Research
Enhancing Access to Mental Health Services for Antepartum and Postpartum Women Through Telemental Health Services at Wellbeing Centers in Selected Health Facilities in Bangladesh: Implementation Research Open
Background Globally, 10% of pregnant women and 13% of postpartum women experience mental disorders. In Bangladesh, nearly 50% of mothers face common mental disorders, but mental health services and trained professionals to serve their need…
View article: Excess mortality during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh – evidence from a rural survey
Excess mortality during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh – evidence from a rural survey Open
Our study suggests high rural excess mortality during COVID-19 including cardiac disease, stroke and acute respiratory infection as the leading causes of deaths. We require targeted strategies to identify high-risk patients with comorbidit…