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Assessment of knowledge, socio- cultural influences and menstrual practices among Chepang adolescent girls in Nepal: A community based cross-sectional study
(AUW, 2020-04)Menstruation is a natural process of women in reproductive age which happens every month until one reaches menopause. It is very important for girls of reproductive age to have the knowledge on menstruation and on menstrual ... -
Client Satisfaction with the Health Services of Public Hospitals in Bhojpur, Nepal: Comparative Study of Rural and Urban Health Centers
(AUW, 2019-04)Background Client satisfaction is an important tool to measure the gap between client’s expectations versus the actual health service delivered. Clients are an important stakeholder of the entire health care system. ... -
PREVALENCE OF DYSMENORRHOEAL PAIN AND ITS IMPACT ON SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
(AUW, 2019-04)Menstruation is normal biological phenomena for girls and women. During menstruation, girls and women feel a certain degree of pain (dysmenorrhea) that can be minor to severe resulting obstacles in carrying daily life ... -
Prevalence of Self-reported Infectious and Non-infectious Diseases among the Geriatric Population of Rural and Urban Areas of Bangladesh: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study
(AUW, 2019-04)People aging from 65 years to above are known as the “geriatric” group of population according to the WHO. Geriatric health issues including infectious and non-infectious diseases are increasing in Bangladesh due to the ... -
MICROBIAL DEGRADATION OF NATURAL RUBBER AND VULCANIZED NATURAL RUBBER USING MICROBES ISOLATED FROM DIFFERENT WASTE DISPOSAL SITES OF CHITTAGONG
(AUW, 2017-12)Huge generation of very slowly degradable rubber waste is hazardous for human health and environment. The major chemical component of rubber is Cis-1, 4 Polyisoprene. During vulcanization polyisoprene chains are cross-linked ... -
EXPLORING THE COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND POST- DISASTER COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN GOLJUNG VDC IN RASUWA DISTRICT, NEPAL
(AUW, 2018-04)Background Nepal ranks 11th on the vulnerability for natural disasters. Thus, disaster preparedness should be a key concern for Nepal to cope with future disasters that are likely to happen. One of the major ways in to ... -
Exploring Indoor Air Pollution in Chittagong's Slum Areas and Its Devastating Impacts on Women and Children's Health
(AUW, 2024-05)Indoor Air pollution is a recent concern in the slum areas in Chittagong. Only a little research has been done in Chittagong slums. There are many sources contributing to indoor air pollution in the slums, including ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of exclusive breastfeeding among lactating mothers in Pabna Sadar upazila, Pabna, Bangladesh: A cross sectional study
(AUW, 2024-05)Background Breastfeeding is considered as the best feeding option after birth which helps to reduce infant mortality and ensure their optimal growth. In terms of child health and child nutrition, ensuring healthy Infant ... -
“Designing a Pond Based Rainwater Harvesting System: A Comprehensive Study in Joypurhat, Bangladesh”
(AUW, 2024-05)This research checks the feasibility of developing a pond-based rainwater collecting system in Joypurhat, Bangladesh, as a solution to water constraints and to promote sustainable water management practices. The study ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM) among women in Pakistan: a population based study
(AUW, 2024)Background Hypertension is a cardiovascular risk factor and a reason for non-communicable disease. Approximately one billion people worldwide suffer from hypertension, resulting in global health concerns. It puts maternal ... -
Applying the Three Delays Model to Understand Emergency Care Seeking during Pregnancy and Delivery in the Rohingya Refugees Camp Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
(AUW, 2023)Background: Maternal Mortality is a strong indicator of human development that points towards the health of the women, accessibility and the quality of the health services. Maternal mortality remains relatively high in ... -
The Impact of Communal Violence upon Rohingya Women’s Education
(AUW, 2023)The research attempted an effort to discuss the challenges that Rohingya women in Myanmar address as a result of intercommunal violence and its lasting effects. The availability of schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic ... -
Access to Healthcare Services for Tea Garden Workers in Sylhet, Bangladesh: Current Status and Way Forward
(AUW, 2023-05)Barriers to accessing healthcare services are the major public health concern among tea workers. They are at high health risk due to the unavailability of essential healthcare services. To provide insight into this public ... -
Prevalence and Determinants of Double Burden of Malnutrition (DBM) among women in Pakistan: a population based study
(AUW, 2023-04)Background: Double Burden of Malnutrition(DBM) exist among women in Pakistan and increasing every single day as an emergent public health issue. The prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity differs based on the ... -
Towards Low Carbon Strategies - Carbon Footprint Calculation of Asian University for Women of the FY2022
(AUW, 2023)Carbon Footprint (CF) is referred to as the total amount of direct and indirect emissions from various anthropogenic activities being done on a daily basis. It is normally expressed in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). ... -
Assessing and Evaluating the Water Security: Water Quality, Accessibility, Availability & Sanitation Practices among the People of Sultanpur Village, Raozan, Chattogram
(AUW, 2023-05)Groundwater is the only major source of potable water in Bangladesh. The concepts of quality, availability, accessibility, sanitation and hygiene practices of drinking water all play a role in water security. Bangladesh's ... -
Is the Syrian Regime Legitimate?
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Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude, and practices on Water, Sanitation And Hygiene (WASH) among the Garment Worker Mothers of Under-Five Children in Port City of Chattogram
(AUW, 2023)Background: Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is a fundamental human right, but it is still a challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries Like Bangladesh, India and ... -
Unpacking Climate Change Adaptation Strategies: A Case Study of Salinity Adaptation of Vegetables Production in Coastal Areas of Chittagong, Bangladesh
(AUW, 2023-05)Nowadays climate change is one of the greatest threats to human life and livelihoods around the globe. Bangladesh is one of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change, especially in the coastal areas. The ... -
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN KIA/ KIO CONTROL AREA OF MYANMAR
(AUW, 2023-05)As Kachin ethnic education is a key variable of the peace process in Myanmar, this study investigated the effect of prolonged ethnic conflict, created under Burmanization, on the ethnic education system and its students. ...