https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/207 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:09:10 GMT 2026-06-15T09:09:10Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/487 Causes and Complications of Cesarean Section Delivery among Women in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh Zannat, Zaziratul The increase rate of unnecessary cesarean section is one of the major problems in Bangladesh health system due to improved surgical procedure. Many women do their cesarean delivery because of doctor’s indicated causes in pregnancy, fear of unbearable pain during delivery, thinking about the safety of child etc. which leads to many unwanted complications. Although there are many researches has been done still a research gap remnant in this affair. The aim of this study was to investigate the causes and preferences of cesarean delivery and to characterize the outcomes after cesarean section delivery. This cross sectional study was conducted by using a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS. The total number of the sample was 273 women with a mean age of 26.72 years. The prevalence of CS delivery was considered 23%. In this study the main reasons for the doing CS delivery were mother’s age, occupation, higher education, previous cesarean, doctor’s recommendation, fear of normal delivery and concern about baby’s health. Results showed that 48.7% women faced complications and 50.3% participants didn’t face any complication after CS delivery. The most frequent complications were pus 22% and obesity 13.9% among the participants and breakdown of membrane 28.2%, excess bleeding 19.4%, extreme pain 19% and prolonged labor 18.3% were found as the main causes by doctor’s indication for cesarean delivery. The prevalence of CS found much higher than the recommendation of WHO. The Causes of cesarean delivery lead to the complications with various factors which effects women health directly and indirectly. It is necessary to reduce the rate by making the mothers aware of the risks of cesarean delivery and providing training workshops as well to overcome the fear of normal delivery. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/487 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/486 EATING HABITS OF GOVERNMENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Zam, Tshering Tsencho Nutrition and eating habits are closely connected, both have been of great importance for health and wellbeing in life. This paper analyzes selected eating habits among students, the causes of these habits and its impact on their health and academic performance. It is a descriptive cross sectional study. In this study, 326 students were randomly selected from two government high schools in Thimphu, Bhutan. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS software. Out of 326 students, 72.1% were girls and 27.9% were boys, ranging from 13 to 20 years of age. Students mid-term grade were significantly associated with dairy (P. value of 0.009), water consumption (P. value of 0.018) and age (P. value of 0.10). However overall academic performance was found to be associated with monthly family income, education level of parents, missing breakfast and lunch, junk food, meat, vegetable and canteen food consumption. This study suggests that academic performance may be dependent on consumption of water and dairy products in addition to age and gender. Health education programs should be implemented to raise awareness about food consumption and its health and academic performance. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/486 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/485 Knowledge and Practices of Hospital Waste Management in Mymensingh, Bangladesh Paula, Jeba Anika Hospital waste management is the segregation, collection, treatment, disposal or recycling of the medical wastes. It is an often overlooked yet an integral part of a sound public and environmental health. Bangladesh have been struggling to meet the standard of safe hospital waste management. This study aims to identify the existing gaps and limitations of the hospitals’ waste management facilities as well as assess the knowledge level of four participant groups who are doctors, medical staff (nurse, technicians), cleaners and the patients in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The result findings combine a situational analysis of the hospitals and the knowledge regarding waste management. A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. Two sets of structure questionnaire were prepared for both the participants and the hospitals. Data collection was done in 7 private hospitals and 5 public hospitals where total of 263 participants were interviewed following a purposive sampling method. SPSS was used for data management and analysis. The research found association between the knowledge of the participants and their education and occupation. The assessment of the hospitals presented an unsatisfactory level of waste management where most of the wastes were dumped in open areas (50% of the infectious waste), all chemical wastes are discharged in the water without any treatment and proper equipment and supervision are lacking. With the suggestions and recommended learning methods provided by the participants, the result findings can be applied to strengthen the existing waste management guidelines and protect against the hazardous hospital wastes. Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/485 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/484 Menstrual Hygiene Management among Adolescent Girls in Chitral, Pakistan Akram, Tashfeen Background: Girls in the rural areas of Chitral Pakistan face improper menstrual hygiene management issues due to lack of primary health education and easy access to proper hygiene and sanitation facilities at schools. The issues also come from some of the socio-cultural stereotypes related to menstruation which discourage girls to share their problems with their male family members and teachers. Goal: The goal of this research is to identify the needs and challenges of menstruating adolescent girls in different schools of Chitral Pakistan for improving their education and their psychosocial wellbeing. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 177 students recruited from three educational institutions offering secondary education to girls in the rural areas of Chitral, Pakistan. The schools and colleges were recruited through the principals of those schools. A purposeful sampling was done to select girls who were unmarried and in the age group of 13-19 years. Data were collected through an anonymous, self- administered questionnaire which included quarries about participants’ socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and perceptions about menstruation, social and cultural behavior, and access to disposable sanitary pads. Findings: The results of this research showed that 175 (98.5 %) girls had already started their menstruation cycle. Out of the 177 participants, 99.4% reported that they attend schools and out of them 81.9% participants reported that they don’t feel comfortable at schools during their menstrual cycles. 67.2% participants reported that their menstrual problems interfere with their school performance. 64% participants reported low concentration in studies and 2.8% reported that they miss their lessons during their menstrual (P=0.22) Conclusion: The study concluded that the majority of adolescents do not possess good knowledge and perceptions about menstruation and menstrual hygiene management. The school's facilities are not enough to provide comfort to menstruating girls at schools which hinder their concentration on their studies. Efforts have to be taken to ensure that adolescents are well educated on the meaning of menstruation, they have access to hygiene absorbents, and disposal of menstrual hygiene wastes for good hygienic practice both in schools and at home. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.auw.edu.bd/handle/123456789/484 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z