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View article: Seeking support: insights into women’s mental health help-seeking behavior in Bangladesh
Seeking support: insights into women’s mental health help-seeking behavior in Bangladesh Open
Introduction Depression and anxiety are leading contributors to the global burden of disease among women yet help-seeking for mental health concerns remains limited in lower-middle-income countries. This study aimed to estimate the prevale…
View article: Access of medication review for people living with dementia: An analysis of inequality using Swedish register data
Access of medication review for people living with dementia: An analysis of inequality using Swedish register data Open
INTRODUCTION This study examines medication reviews (MRs) among people living with dementia (PWD) in Sweden, focusing on frequency and factors influencing access. METHODS Using nationwide register data, all diagnosed PWD from 2010 to 2016 …
View article: Bridging the Gaps: Uncovering the Reasons Behind Maternal Care Dropout in Bangladesh (Preprint)
Bridging the Gaps: Uncovering the Reasons Behind Maternal Care Dropout in Bangladesh (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Utilization of the maternal continuum of care (CoC)—comprising antenatal, delivery, and postnatal services—is critical for ensuring healthy pregnancy outcomes. Despite these benefits, maternal retention along the CoC remains su…
View article: Static Light Scattering for Lignin Particle Size Characterization
Static Light Scattering for Lignin Particle Size Characterization Open
Lignin, a widely available and renewable organic polymer, has several desirable properties and applications. However, as a by‐product of pulp and paper industry, it is mainly burned for energy. Limited understanding of the complex and hete…
View article: Unhealthy food consumption and its determinants among children aged 6–23 months in Bangladesh: insights from the Demographic and Health Survey 2022
Unhealthy food consumption and its determinants among children aged 6–23 months in Bangladesh: insights from the Demographic and Health Survey 2022 Open
Background Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Bangladesh, are experiencing a nutritional transition characterized by rising unhealthy food consumption (UFC), which increases the risk of nutrient deficiencies and chronic di…
View article: Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions Addressing Loneliness Among Adults: A Systematic Literature Review
Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions Addressing Loneliness Among Adults: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Group-based interventions appear generally cost-effective in reducing loneliness despite heterogeneities among studies. However, more research is required with homogenous methodology, for example, societal perspective and longer time horiz…
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in Children Under Five Years in Bangladesh: Insights From a National Survey
Prevalence and Determinants of the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in Children Under Five Years in Bangladesh: Insights From a National Survey Open
Child undernutrition remains a significant public health issue in Bangladesh, with high rates of stunting, wasting, and underweight. The Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) offers a comprehensive tool for assessing overall und…
View article: Effectiveness of interventions on early initiation of breastfeeding in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Effectiveness of interventions on early initiation of breastfeeding in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding, defined as breastfeeding within one hour of birth, halves the risk of neonatal mortality, establishing it as a crucial outcome component in various interventions implemented across South Asian …
View article: Cyclodextrin-Based Inclusion Complexes Improve the In Vitro Solubility and Pharmacokinetics of Ivacaftor Following Oral Administration in Mice
Cyclodextrin-Based Inclusion Complexes Improve the In Vitro Solubility and Pharmacokinetics of Ivacaftor Following Oral Administration in Mice Open
Cystic fibrosis is a serious life-threatening hereditary disease that occurs due to a mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene ( CFTR ). Ivacaftor (IVA) is a drug that targets the mutated CFTR protein. IVA i…
View article: Effects of maternal utilization of continuum of care on complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: unveiling bottlenecks and opportunities (Preprint)
Effects of maternal utilization of continuum of care on complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: unveiling bottlenecks and opportunities (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Continuum of Care (CoC) for maternal health — combining Antenatal Care (ANC), delivery assisted by Skilled Birth Attendants (SBA), and Postnatal Care (PNC) — are platforms to deliver messages and counseling on child feeding pra…
View article: Effects of maternal utilization of continuum of care on complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: evidence from two consecutive cross-sectional demographic and health surveys (Preprint)
Effects of maternal utilization of continuum of care on complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh: evidence from two consecutive cross-sectional demographic and health surveys (Preprint) Open
Maternal use of the CoC appears to be effective in improving MDD and MAD among children aged 6 to 23 months in Bangladesh. The findings highlight the pivotal role of recommended ANC visits in promoting complementary feeding practices and f…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of de-escalated molecular subtype dependent use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer in a Swedish setting
Cost-effectiveness of de-escalated molecular subtype dependent use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer in a Swedish setting Open
Background Guidelines recommend neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and radical cystectomy (RC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Current recommendations do not consider genomic profiles, although the Basal/Squamous (Ba/Sq) subtype is …
View article: Economic evaluations of strategies targeting pre-diagnosis dementia populations: Protocol for a systematic review
Economic evaluations of strategies targeting pre-diagnosis dementia populations: Protocol for a systematic review Open
Introduction Dementia remains incurable, and treatment trials are typically conducted after the symptoms manifest, potentially too late in the disease process to alter its course. Early identification and intervention during the pre-diagn…
View article: The effectiveness of quality management interventions in reducing hospital-associated infections in adult patients: A systematic literature review
The effectiveness of quality management interventions in reducing hospital-associated infections in adult patients: A systematic literature review Open
View article: Prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in South Asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in South Asian countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction South Asia is observing an epidemiological transition from communicable to non-communicable diseases where diabetes is an important marker. In this study, we estimate the overall prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in South…
View article: How is maternal employment associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
How is maternal employment associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis Open
Background In the last three decades, the increasing trend in female employment in Bangladesh has been critically analyzed from a socioeconomic point of view; however, its impact on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices has yet t…
View article: Economic evaluations of strategies targeting pre-diagnosis dementia populations: Protocol for a systematic review
Economic evaluations of strategies targeting pre-diagnosis dementia populations: Protocol for a systematic review Open
Introduction Dementia remains incurable, and treatment trials are typically conducted after the symptoms manifest, potentially too late in the disease process to alter its course. Early identification and intervention during the pre-diagn…
View article: Consequences of polypharmacy among the people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Consequences of polypharmacy among the people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Polypharmacy in PwD is associated with increased potentially inappropriate medication, adverse drug reactions, and hospitalisation. Regular management of polypharmacy is recommended in clinical practice.
View article: Breastfeeding interventions for low-birth weight and very low birth weight infants in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Breastfeeding interventions for low-birth weight and very low birth weight infants in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate interventions promoting breastfeeding practices among Low Birth Weight (LBW) and Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) infants in South Asia. Methods A systematic literature search was co…
View article: Effectiveness of interventions on early initiation of breastfeeding in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Effectiveness of interventions on early initiation of breastfeeding in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF) halves the risk of neonatal mortality, establishing it as a crucial outcome component in various interventions implemented across South Asian countries. However, the overall effect of the…
View article: The formal care costs of dementia: a longitudinal study using Swedish register data
The formal care costs of dementia: a longitudinal study using Swedish register data Open
View article: Geospatial variation in dietary patterns and their association with heart disease in Bangladeshi population: Evidence from a nationwide survey
Geospatial variation in dietary patterns and their association with heart disease in Bangladeshi population: Evidence from a nationwide survey Open
Heart disease is a significant public health threat, and its burden is increasing worldwide. Recent evidence suggests that dietary pattern is a key modifiable factor for heart disease. Research regarding dietary patterns and heart disease …
View article: Erratum to: Short Term Economic Evaluation of the Digital Platform “Support, Monitoring and Reminder Technology for Mild Dementia” (SMART4MD) for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Informal Caregivers
Erratum to: Short Term Economic Evaluation of the Digital Platform “Support, Monitoring and Reminder Technology for Mild Dementia” (SMART4MD) for People with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Their Informal Caregivers Open
Correction Summary.This contribution corrects cost data from our previously published version in which the 6-month cost data was not censored at baseline and 6-month survey dates.Consequently, the average costs for persons with mild cognit…
View article: Self‐reported urinary tract infection and bacterial vaginosis symptoms among indigenous adolescents during seasonal periods of water scarcity: A cross‐sectional study in Bandarban Hill District of Bangladesh
Self‐reported urinary tract infection and bacterial vaginosis symptoms among indigenous adolescents during seasonal periods of water scarcity: A cross‐sectional study in Bandarban Hill District of Bangladesh Open
Background and Aims Water scarcity and poor water quality could lead to suboptimum menstrual hygiene practices, and subsequently urinary tract infection (UTI) and bacterial vaginosis (BV). In this study, we estimate the prevalence of self‐…
View article: Prevalence, trends, and inequality in noncommunicable diseases in Bangladesh: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys 2011 and 2017–2018
Prevalence, trends, and inequality in noncommunicable diseases in Bangladesh: Evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys 2011 and 2017–2018 Open
We investigated the change of the prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh from 2011 to 2018 across different socioeconomic groups as well as the factors associated with the changes in prevalence. We used the two waves o…
View article: EFFICACY OF CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIA: AN ANATOMIZATION
EFFICACY OF CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN INDIA: AN ANATOMIZATION Open
Corporate firms have distinct responsibilities towards the planet. The responsibility towards the environment is one of the significant factors that needs to be appeased. In India, legislative intervention related to corporate social respo…
View article: Core outcome set for economic evaluation of dementia interventions: A consensus exercise with health economists who incorporate economic evaluations into dementia trial
Core outcome set for economic evaluation of dementia interventions: A consensus exercise with health economists who incorporate economic evaluations into dementia trial Open
Background Healthcare decision‐makers worldwide are increasingly seeking to optimise allocation of resources to dementia and the incorporation of economic evaluations into randomised control trials provide definitive information for such d…
View article: Consequences of polypharmacy among the people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Consequences of polypharmacy among the people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesise and summarise studies on the consequences of polypharmacy on people living with dementia (PwD), categorize the consequences, analyse the quality of the …
View article: Publisher Correction: How is parental education associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review
Publisher Correction: How is parental education associated with infant and young child feeding in Bangladesh? A systematic literature review Open
View article: Ciprofloxacin Derivative‐Loaded Nanoparticles Synergize with Paclitaxel Against Type II Human Endometrial Cancer
Ciprofloxacin Derivative‐Loaded Nanoparticles Synergize with Paclitaxel Against Type II Human Endometrial Cancer Open
Combinations of chemotherapeutic agents comprise a clinically feasible approach to combat cancers that possess resistance to treatment. Type II endometrial cancer is typically associated with poor outcomes and the emergence of chemoresista…