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View article: Postpartum family planning counselling during maternity care visits in Bangladesh and its effect on contraceptive initiation.
Postpartum family planning counselling during maternity care visits in Bangladesh and its effect on contraceptive initiation. Open
Postpartum family planning (PPFP) is an essential component of birth care that helps avert maternal and newborn health hazards by preventing short-spaced births. Many Asian and African studies found PPFP counselling during antenatal care (…
View article: Depression among married female adolescents in Bangladesh: the toll of marriage, pregnancy, and violence
Depression among married female adolescents in Bangladesh: the toll of marriage, pregnancy, and violence Open
We observed a high prevalence of MDD among CMFAs, without clustering in any specific sociodemographic group. It is associated with not feeling connected with husband and mother-in-law, having a health condition (pregnancy), and experiencin…
View article: Marital coitus in Bangladesh in the 2010s: trends and sociodemographic determinants
Marital coitus in Bangladesh in the 2010s: trends and sociodemographic determinants Open
The increase in WMC may be due to increased openness in reporting sexual activity among women. Furthermore, working women engaged in higher WMC, which may be related to their active engagement in decision-making and increased sexual satisf…
View article: Hypertension in Bangladesh: women surpass men at younger ages than worldwide
Hypertension in Bangladesh: women surpass men at younger ages than worldwide Open
With rising hypertension and stagnant maternal health in Bangladesh, women of reproductive age face higher risks of chronic and reproductive complications. The complex health system in Bangladesh, which starts at the community level, prima…
View article: Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care-seeking practices
Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care-seeking practices Open
Background: Despite improvements in many health indicators, maternal mortality has plateaued in Bangladesh. Achieving the global target of reductions in maternal mortality and the associated Sustainable Development Goals will not be possib…
View article: Maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Who, when, why, and where? A national survey-based analysis
Maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Who, when, why, and where? A national survey-based analysis Open
Background: Despite a notable decline in recent decades, maternal mortality in Bangladesh remains high. A thorough understanding of causes of maternal deaths is essential for effective policy and programme planning. Here we report the curr…
View article: Religious disparities in health in Bangladesh–the case of hypertension and diabetes: evidence from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys
Religious disparities in health in Bangladesh–the case of hypertension and diabetes: evidence from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys Open
OBJECTIVES: Religious affiliation, beliefs, and practices shape lifestyles and disease risks. This study examined Hindu-Muslim differences in the prevalence and management of hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh, a religiously plural co…
View article: Haemorrhage-related maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, time of death, and care-seeking practices based on nationally representative population-based surveys
Haemorrhage-related maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, time of death, and care-seeking practices based on nationally representative population-based surveys Open
Background: Haemorrhage is a major cause of maternal deaths globally, most of which are preventable and predominantly happen in low and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh. We examine the current levels, trends, time of death, an…
View article: Trends in women’s height and the effect of early childbearing on height retardation: An analysis of the height of Bangladeshi women born between 1974 and 1998
Trends in women’s height and the effect of early childbearing on height retardation: An analysis of the height of Bangladeshi women born between 1974 and 1998 Open
Background: Depending on race, ethnicity, and region, genetic variants determine human height by 65% to 80%, while the remaining variance of 20% to 35% is influenced by nutrition and other individual or environmental exposures in the early…
View article: Levels, trends, causes, place and time of, care-seeking for, and barriers in preventing indirect maternal deaths in Bangladesh: An analysis of national-level household surveys
Levels, trends, causes, place and time of, care-seeking for, and barriers in preventing indirect maternal deaths in Bangladesh: An analysis of national-level household surveys Open
Background: Eclampsia, haemorrhage, and other direct causes are the primary burden of maternal mortality in Bangladesh, often reducing attention given to indirect maternal deaths (IMDs). However, Sustainable Development Goals may not be ac…
View article: The prevalence, types, and risk factors of urinary incontinence among Bangladeshi women aged 15–49: A study based on a nationally representative survey
The prevalence, types, and risk factors of urinary incontinence among Bangladeshi women aged 15–49: A study based on a nationally representative survey Open
Objective To estimate the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI), its subtypes, and the associated risk factors in women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. Methods Data from the 2016 Bangladesh Maternal Mortality and Health Care Survey wa…
View article: Postpartum family planning counselling during maternity care visits in Bangladesh and its effect on contraceptive initiation
Postpartum family planning counselling during maternity care visits in Bangladesh and its effect on contraceptive initiation Open
The higher PPFP initiation among women receiving PPFP counselling during PNC is encouraging. Although we did not find evidence supporting increased PPFP initiation among women receiving PPFP counselling during ANC, further investigation on…
View article: Changing paradigm of malnutrition among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age and gaps in national Nutrition Policies and Action Plans to tackle the emerging challenge
Changing paradigm of malnutrition among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age and gaps in national Nutrition Policies and Action Plans to tackle the emerging challenge Open
Objective The main objective of this paper is to document the changing paradigm of malnutrition in Bangladesh and estimating how this is creating an intergenerational risk. This paper also examines national policy responses to tackle the s…
View article: Changing paradigm of malnutrition among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age and gaps in national Nutrition Policies and Action Plans to tackle the emerging challenge
Changing paradigm of malnutrition among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age and gaps in national Nutrition Policies and Action Plans to tackle the emerging challenge Open
Objective The main objective of this paper is to document the changing paradigm of malnutrition in Bangladesh and estimating how this is creating an intergenerational risk. This paper also examines national policy responses to tackle the s…
View article: Sex and age differentials among people living with hypertension across the life course: evidence from a national survey in Bangladesh
Sex and age differentials among people living with hypertension across the life course: evidence from a national survey in Bangladesh Open
Background Globally, across many regions, the prevalence of hypertension is higher among men aged ≥ 30 years, but for Bangladesh, a national survey depicts a contrast from the norm. In this paper, we examine the sex and age difference in h…
View article: Trends in women’s height and the effect of early childbearing on height retardation: An analysis of the height of Bangladeshi women born between 1974 and 1998
Trends in women’s height and the effect of early childbearing on height retardation: An analysis of the height of Bangladeshi women born between 1974 and 1998 Open
We found evidence of an increasing trend in women's height in Bangladesh and an inhibiting effect of early teenage childbearing on attaining the potential growth of women. The findings call for further studies to investigate early childbea…
View article: Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care-seeking practices
Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care-seeking practices Open
A cluster of preeclampsia/eclampsia-specific mortality observed during the first trimester, during delivery, and within 48 hours of birth indicates a need for preconception health check-ups and strengthened facility readiness. Awareness of…
View article: Maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Who, when, why, and where? A national survey-based analysis
Maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Who, when, why, and where? A national survey-based analysis Open
Two major causes accounted for around half of all maternal deaths, and almost half occurred during childbirth and by two days of birth. Interventions to address these two causes should be prioritised to improve the provision and experience…
View article: Levels, trends, causes, place and time of, care-seeking for, and barriers in preventing indirect maternal deaths in Bangladesh: An analysis of national-level household surveys
Levels, trends, causes, place and time of, care-seeking for, and barriers in preventing indirect maternal deaths in Bangladesh: An analysis of national-level household surveys Open
IMMR remained unchanged at a high level during the last two decades. The high concentration of IMDs in pregnancy and the large share due to chronic health conditions indicate the need for preconception health check-ups. Awareness of matern…
View article: Roles of wantedness of pregnancy and childbearing on depression among married adolescent girls in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey
Roles of wantedness of pregnancy and childbearing on depression among married adolescent girls in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care- seeking practices
Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care- seeking practices Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Factors that provide protection against intimate partner physical violence among married adolescents in Bangladesh
Factors that provide protection against intimate partner physical violence among married adolescents in Bangladesh Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Suffering in Silence: Urinary Incontinence among Bangladeshi Women
Suffering in Silence: Urinary Incontinence among Bangladeshi Women Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: Haemorrhage-related maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, time of death, and care-seeking practices based on nationally representative population-based surveys
Haemorrhage-related maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, time of death, and care-seeking practices based on nationally representative population-based surveys Open
Postpartum haemorrhage remains the primary cause of maternal mortality in Bangladesh. To reduce these preventable deaths, the Government of Bangladesh and stakeholders should take steps to ensure community awareness about care-seeking duri…
View article: What shapes attitudes on gender roles among adolescents in Bangladesh
What shapes attitudes on gender roles among adolescents in Bangladesh Open
Background In Bangladesh, large gender differentials exist in outcomes in almost all spheres of life, stemming from conservative norms and attitudes around gender. Adolescence is a crucial period for social-emotional learning that can shap…
View article: Factors that provide protection against intimate partner physical violence among married adolescents in Bangladesh
Factors that provide protection against intimate partner physical violence among married adolescents in Bangladesh Open
Background Intimate partner violence (IPV), and especially intimate partner physical violence (IPPV), perpetrated by husbands, and within adolescence marriage are pervasive in Bangladesh. Younger women are more vulnerable to IPPV. Objectiv…
View article: What shapes attitudes on gender roles among adolescents in Bangladesh
What shapes attitudes on gender roles among adolescents in Bangladesh Open
Background In Bangladesh, large gender differentials exist in outcomes in almost all spheres of life, stemming from conservative norms and attitudes around gender. Adolescence is a crucial period for social-emotional learning that can shap…
View article: Religious disparities in health in Bangladesh–the case of hypertension and diabetes: evidence from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys
Religious disparities in health in Bangladesh–the case of hypertension and diabetes: evidence from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys Open
Objectives Religious affiliation, beliefs, and practices shape lifestyles and disease risks. This study examined Hindu–Muslim differences in the prevalence and management of hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh, a religiously plural cou…