... the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2011 and 2014. A chi-square test was used for bivariate analysis, and a three-level logistic regression model was applied for multivariate analysis. Findings An increment was observed in the practice of all considered healthcare facilities, and the percentage...

...M. Mazharul Islam; Mohammed Shahjahan Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the reasons for preferring home as a birth delivery place and identify the socio-economic and cultural factors influencing the choice of delivery place in rural Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach The data...

... rejection [ 7, 8 ]. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Estrogen exposure Autoimmune disease Bangladesh The two main factors that play a key role in such reactivity are the estrogen hormone and genetics [ 8, 9 ]. Many studies have shown that SLE patients have increased concentrations...

...Syed S.M Sadrul Huda; Afsana Akhtar; Segufta Dilshad; Syeeda Raisa Maliha Purpose The study aims to gain insights into the management of COVID-19 in Bangladesh to identify the factors that are relevant to managing the pandemic in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach The study...

...Md. Sayeed Al-Zaman Purpose This paper aims to understand the popular themes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related online misinformation in Bangladesh and to provide some suggestions to abate the problem. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses online COVID-19-related...

...Marc van der Putten; Amee Nur-E-Jannat Purpose This paper aims offer a benchmark by providing an account of women's experiences with domestic violence in Bangladesh and develops illustrations on coping with abuse. Design/methodology/approach A case study design was adopted, applying an emic...

...Amlan Haque Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the current pandemic situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Bangladesh, how the Government is managing this unprecedented condition and encountering these increasing public health challenges. Design/methodology/approach...

...-reported age and retrospective survey data, which might not capture adolescent births accurately. This paper reports on trends in adolescent pregnancy and associated adverse birth outcomes in Matlab, Bangladesh, using data from the Matlab Heath and Demographic System (HDSS) which precisely documents...

... was conducted among 400 students from various departments of Jashore University of Science and Technology, Bangladesh, by convenience sampling. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Findings About 52.3 per cent of the students were between 21 and 23 years of age, and half...

... particulate matter and its significant determinants such as general characteristics, knowledge and attitude among residents of an urban residential area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted by systematic random sampling. A total of 424 people, who lived...

...Aziza Sultana Rosy Sarkar; Md Nurul Islam Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the trend of life expectancy in Bangladesh and find the effect of eliminating the causes of diseases on life expectancy statistics. Design/methodology/approach Data consisted of 1,530 deaths in 2000...

... of Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 783 married adolescents in five urban slums of Bangladesh during January 2013–January 2014. Findings Half of the respondents’ first pregnancy was reported as unintended. Of the respondents, 58 percent...

... materials are released into the environment. The material includes dust, fumes, ashes or other industrial waste which may constitute toxic elements. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the respiratory health problems of stone crushing industry workers in Bangladesh. Design/methodology/approach...