Articles: Recent submissions
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Undiagnosed Isolated Systolic and Diastolic Hypertension Subtypes and Their Correlates in Bangladesh: A Nationwide Survey
(Osong Public Health Res Perspect, 2019)Objectives: This study was performed to identify the distribution of undiagnosed isolated hypertension subtypes and their correlates amongst adults aged 35 years and older in Bangladesh using data from the Bangladesh ... -
Community health workers for non- communicable disease prevention and control in Nepal: a qualitative study
(BMJ, 2020)Background/objective The increasing burden of non- communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal underscores the importance of strengthening primary healthcare systems to deliver efficient care. In this study, we examined ... -
Meeting the Global Target in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Care Services in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
(Global Health: Science and Practice, 2020)Introduction: Improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) care services is imperative for reducing maternal and child mortality. Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are striving to ... -
Global incidence of caesarean deliveries on maternal request: a systematic review and meta-regression
(An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2020)Background Caesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) is considered a significant contributor to the unprecedented increase in caesarean deliveries (CDs) for nonclinical reasons. Current literature lacks a reliable ... -
Global variation in the prevalence of suicidal ideation, anxiety and their correlates among adolescents: A population based study of 82 countries
(ELSEVIER, 2020)Background: Suicidal ideation and anxiety are common among adolescents although their prevalence has predominantly been studied in high income countries. This study estimated the population prevalence of sui- cidal ... -
Healthcare seeking behavior and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes attending a tertiary hospital
(International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, 2021)Purpose To assess the relationship between healthcare seeking behaviors and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted among patients with type 2 diabetes from a ... -
The risk and protective factors for suicidal burden among 251 763 school-based adolescents in 77 low- and middle-income to high-income countries: assessing global, regional and national variations‡
(Psychological Medicine, 2021)Background. Adolescent suicide is a global public health concern and the second leading cause of adolescent death worldwide. This study aimed to estimate the burden of adolescent suicidal behaviours and its association ... -
Factors associated with low adherence to medication among patients with type 2 diabetes at different healthcare facilities in southern Bangladesh
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)Background: Diabetic individuals must adhere to their medications to control their glucose levels and prevent diabetes-related complications. However, there is limited evidence of medication adherence in patients with ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among Bangladeshi adults: Evidence from a nation-wide survey
(ELSEVIER, 2021)Background: Metabolic syndrome is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature mor- tality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among Bangladeshi ... -
Healthcare seeking behavior and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes attending a tertiary hospital
(International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, 2021)Purpose To assess the relationship between healthcare seeking behaviors and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted among patients with type 2 diabetes from a ... -
Assuring Bangladesh’s future: non‐communicable disease risk factors among the adolescents and the existing policy responses
(Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition, 2022)Background: The aim of this study is to assess the current status of non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors amongst adolescents in Bangladesh. We also critically reviewed the existing policy responses to NCD risk ... -
Screening for adverse childhood experiences in antenatal care settings: A scoping review
(Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 2022)Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with many health problems in women during pregnancy, including depression/anxiety, gestational diabetes and adverse birth outcomes. However, unlike other ... -
Geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in the double burden of malnutrition among women in Southeast Asia: A population-based study
(The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 2022)Background Countries in the South and Southeast Asia region grapple with significant challenges due to the double burden of malnutrition (DBM) in women. An understanding of the country specific DBM geographical and ... -
Double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries: progress achieved and opportunities for meeting the global target
(European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2022)Objective To examine trends and projections of underweight (Body Mass Index, BMI < 18.5 kg/m2 ) and overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2 ) in women of reproductive age in 55 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods ... -
Type 2 diabetes and hypertension in Vietnam: a systematic review and meta- analysis of studies between 2000 and 2020
(BMJ, 2022)Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the level of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and hypertension (HTN) in Vietnam and to assess the trend and recommend the future direction of prevention research efforts. Design ... -
Prevalence of multiple non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in 140 countries: A population-based study
(eClinicalMedicine, 2022)Background Modifiable non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors are becoming increasingly common among adolescents, with clustering of these risk factors in individuals of particular concern. The aim of this study was ... -
Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs)
(Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, 2022)This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimization experiences and their associa- tion with family functioning, peer relationships and school connectedness among adolescents across ... -
Clustering of metabolic and behavioural risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among the adult population in South and Southeast Asia: findings from WHO STEPS data
(The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 2023)Background The aim of this study is to assess the current status of metabolic and behavioural risk factors for car- diovascular diseases among the adult population in South and Southeast Asia using World Health ... -
The myth and reality of familial resemblance in dietary intake: a systematic review and meta-analysis on the resemblance of dietary intake among parent and offspring
(eClinicalMedicine, 2023)Background There is a strong societal belief that parents are role models for their child’s dietary behaviours in early life that may persist throughout the life course. Evidence has shown inconclusive dietary resemblance ... -
Time trends, projections, and spatial distribution of low birthweight in Australia, 2009–2030: Evidence from the National Perinatal Data Collection
(Wiley, 2023)Introduction: Infants with low birthweight (LBW, birthweight <2500 g) have increased in many high-resource countries over the past two decades. This study aimed to investigate the time trends, projections, and spatial ...