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View article: The Battered Generation: Precarity of ageing people and people with impairments in climate-affected borderlands
The Battered Generation: Precarity of ageing people and people with impairments in climate-affected borderlands Open
All people inhabit the same world, but global warming and subsequent climate adversities do not affect everyone in the same way. People who are already marginalised due to aspects of their identity—race, religion, age, gender, or ability—f…
View article: Role of plasmapheresis in thyrotoxicosis: A review
Role of plasmapheresis in thyrotoxicosis: A review Open
In clinical practice, thyroid storm and severe thyrotoxicosis continue to rank among the most common endocrine emergencies. The goal of hyperthyroidism treatment is to achieve a euthyroid state as soon as possible and to maintain euthyroid…
View article: Fatal Pulmonary Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient: A Case of Missed Early Diagnosis and Delayed Antifungal Therapy
Fatal Pulmonary Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient: A Case of Missed Early Diagnosis and Delayed Antifungal Therapy Open
View article: Changes in dietary intake during Ramadan month among university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Changes in dietary intake during Ramadan month among university students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Using experience-based co-design approach to address mental health issues among healthcare workers and leaders in long-term care
Using experience-based co-design approach to address mental health issues among healthcare workers and leaders in long-term care Open
Introduction Burnout remains a critical issue within the long-term care (LTC) sector, underscoring the urgent need for early detection and prevention strategies targeting the healthcare workforce. This paper aimed to describe the processes…
View article: Prevalence of unintended pregnancy in the MENA region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of unintended pregnancy in the MENA region: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Unintended pregnancies pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where cultural, religious and societal factors play the most substantial role. This syste…
View article: Knowledge comparison amongst telehealth service utilized and never-utilized adults in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study
Knowledge comparison amongst telehealth service utilized and never-utilized adults in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study Open
Background: Telehealth service is an approach to health care delivery that uses various telecommunication technologies, where the knowledge of the patient plays an important role in its acceptance, preference, and utilization. This study c…
View article: Attributes of family physician encounters valued by older adults: a systematic review
Attributes of family physician encounters valued by older adults: a systematic review Open
View article: Effect of Diazepam on Thyroid Function Hormone and Associated Histological Markers
Effect of Diazepam on Thyroid Function Hormone and Associated Histological Markers Open
Diazepam is widely used to manage anxiety and depression, but its effect on thyroid function remain poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the potential effects of diazepam on thyroid function hormones (T3, T4, and TSH), lipid prof…
View article: Retraction notice to “Impact of workplace bullying and burnout on job satisfaction among Bangladeshi nurses: A cross-sectional study” [Heliyon 9 (2023) e13162]
Retraction notice to “Impact of workplace bullying and burnout on job satisfaction among Bangladeshi nurses: A cross-sectional study” [Heliyon 9 (2023) e13162] Open
[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13162.].
View article: Aging in Bangladesh: A Wake‐Up Call for Elderly Care Solutions
Aging in Bangladesh: A Wake‐Up Call for Elderly Care Solutions Open
Background and Aims Bangladesh has been experiencing a rapid demographic shift from the younger population to older adults, with the older adults facing significant challenges due to the absence of residential and formal home care models. …
View article: A call for evidence-based reforms in nursing in Bangladesh
A call for evidence-based reforms in nursing in Bangladesh Open
View article: Dietary diversity and nutritional status of children with and without autism spectrum disorder: a comparative cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Dietary diversity and nutritional status of children with and without autism spectrum disorder: a comparative cross-sectional study in Bangladesh Open
Objectives The objective of our study was to compare the dietary diversity and nutritional status of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and non-ASD. Methods We included a total of 344 children in this cross-sectional study; of t…
View article: Breaking barriers: A gender-based quota system in nursing school admission in Bangladesh
Breaking barriers: A gender-based quota system in nursing school admission in Bangladesh Open
View article: Validity, reliability, and the factorial structure of bangla version depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) among Bangladeshi healthcare professionals
Validity, reliability, and the factorial structure of bangla version depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21) among Bangladeshi healthcare professionals Open
Objective The objective of this study was to assess the validity, reliability, and factorial structure of the Bengali-translated Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale—21 (DASS-21) among Bangladeshi health professionals. Methods This study …
View article: Knowledge, perceived benefits, perceived concerns, and predisposition to use telehealth services in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey
Knowledge, perceived benefits, perceived concerns, and predisposition to use telehealth services in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional survey Open
Background Telehealth services are essential to expand healthcare coverage for all in the era of modern technology. Knowledge, willingness, and involvement with the service are also significantly important in the utilization of the service…
View article: Trends and inequalities in neonatal mortality rate in Bangladesh: Evidence from cross‐sectional surveys
Trends and inequalities in neonatal mortality rate in Bangladesh: Evidence from cross‐sectional surveys Open
Background and Aims Given the significance of addressing neonatal mortality in pursuing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal on child health, research focus on this area is crucial. Despite the persistent high rates of neonatal mortality …
View article: Urgent reforms needed in nursing education and practice in Bangladesh
Urgent reforms needed in nursing education and practice in Bangladesh Open
<p>This letter to the editor addresses urgent needs for reform in the nursing education and practice sectors in Bangladesh. Highlighting the country's progress since independence in 1971 and its achievements in the Millennium Develop…
View article: Knowledge Comparison amongst Telehealth Service Utilized and Unutilized Adults in Bangladesh
Knowledge Comparison amongst Telehealth Service Utilized and Unutilized Adults in Bangladesh Open
Background: Telehealth is the remote delivery of health care using various communication tools. This study compared telehealth knowledge among adults who utilized and did not utilize telehealth services and explored factors associated with…
View article: Workplace bullying and turnover intention among male nurses: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
Workplace bullying and turnover intention among male nurses: A cross-sectional study in Bangladesh Open
Background: Workplace bullying (WPB) and nurses’ turnover intention (TI) are important challenges in the healthcare sector, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing tar…
View article: Telehealth Service Utilization among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh
Telehealth Service Utilization among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladesh Open
Telehealth is an essential aspect of making it easier for individuals to access healthcare, especially now that healthcare technology has advanced. As a result, both developed and developing countries are increasing the utilization of tele…
View article: Factors associated with the intention of telehealth service utilization among Bangladeshi people: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with the intention of telehealth service utilization among Bangladeshi people: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Telehealth is comprised of telecommunications and electronic information systems to support and maintain long-distance healthcare services. Although it has not been thoroughly explored, the intention of using the service among t…
View article: Internet addiction, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms are associated with the risk of eating disorders among university students in Bangladesh
Internet addiction, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms are associated with the risk of eating disorders among university students in Bangladesh Open
The risk of developing an eating disorder among university students is higher than the general population in Bangladesh. Since psychiatric disorders (such as depression and anxiety) and addictive behaviors (e.g., internet addiction) predom…
View article: Association of workplace bullying and burnout with nurses’ suicidal ideation in Bangladesh
Association of workplace bullying and burnout with nurses’ suicidal ideation in Bangladesh Open
Suicidal ideation is a complex phenomenon influenced by several predisposing, contextual, and mediating factors that seem more common among healthcare workers, especially nurses. We investigated the association of bullying and burnout with…
View article: Health Inequalities in Rural and Urban Bangladesh: The Implications of Digital Health
Health Inequalities in Rural and Urban Bangladesh: The Implications of Digital Health Open
View article: Review of: "Characterization of Workplace Violence in Healthcare Workers at an Emergency Room in Bogotá, Colombia"
Review of: "Characterization of Workplace Violence in Healthcare Workers at an Emergency Room in Bogotá, Colombia" Open
Potential competing interests: No potential competing interests to declare.The study is limited by a small sample size of only 35 participants, which included doctors, residents, interns, medical students, and nurses.As a result, the sampl…
View article: Recognizing Rohingya adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene in Bangladesh to enhance reproductive health: a commentary
Recognizing Rohingya adolescent girls’ menstrual hygiene in Bangladesh to enhance reproductive health: a commentary Open
The Rohingya, an ethnic minority group in Myanmar, have been subjected to decades of persecution and violence, forcing them to flee to neighboring countries such as Bangladesh. The correspondence recognizes Rohingya adolescent girls’ menst…
View article: Antibiotics administration without prescription in Bangladesh
Antibiotics administration without prescription in Bangladesh Open
View article: An emerging route to antibiotic resistance in South Asia: a correspondence
An emerging route to antibiotic resistance in South Asia: a correspondence Open
The use of antibiotics started with the novel intention of treating diseases in the 19th century caused by bacterial infection. Nowadays, due to the overuse of antibiotics, bacteria can insist on the mechanisms to get stronger to fight bac…
View article: RETRACTED: Impact of workplace bullying and burnout on job satisfaction among Bangladeshi nurses: A cross-sectional study
RETRACTED: Impact of workplace bullying and burnout on job satisfaction among Bangladeshi nurses: A cross-sectional study Open