Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadira Parvin, Mosiur Rahman, Md Jahirul Islam, Syed Emdadul Haque, Prosannajid Sarkar, Md Nazrul Islam Mondal
Summary: This study examined the association between socioeconomic status and continuum of care completion rate in maternal, neonatal, and child health among mothers in Bangladesh. The findings showed that only 18.1% of women completed all the recommended care interventions during the reproductive period. Women with higher socioeconomic status were more likely to have higher care completion scores.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
R. Peng, Y. Tong, M. Yang, J. Wang, L. Yang, J. Zhu, Yu Liu, H. Wang, Z. Shi, Ya Liu
Summary: This study used 2019 Global Burden of Disease data to analyze the incidence, prevalence, death, and DALYs of maternal and neonatal disorders. The study found that the global burden of maternal and neonatal disorders remains high, and socioeconomic-related inequality tends to remain unchanged during the study period.
QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kanchan Kumar Sen, Ahsan Rahman Jamee, Wasimul Bari
Summary: This study examines the relationship between women's multidimensional empowerment and good essential newborn care (ENC) practice, specifically through skilled antenatal care. The findings reveal a significant association between women's empowerment and both skilled antenatal care and good ENC practice. The study highlights the important mediating role of skilled antenatal care in improving good ENC practice among highly empowered mothers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emma Roney, Christopher Morgan, Daniel Gatungu, Peter Mwaura, Humphrey Mwambeo, Alice Natecho, Liz Comrie-Thomson, Jesse N. Gitaka
Summary: Neonatal and maternal mortality rates remain high in Kenya. Knowledge of neonatal danger signs may reduce delay in deciding to seek care. Evidence is emerging on the influential role of male partners in improving maternal and newborn health.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica Florence Burt, Joseph Ouma, Lawrence Lubyayi, Alexander Amone, Lorna Aol, Musa Sekikubo, Annettee Nakimuli, Eve Nakabembe, Robert Mboizi, Philippa Musoke, Mary Kyohere, Emily Namara, Asma Khalil, Kirsty Le Doare
Summary: The Ugandan response to COVID-19 had a negative impact on maternal, child, and neonatal health, with decreased attendance for antenatal and vaccination services during lockdown. Complications of pregnancy, fetal and infant outcomes increased during and after the lockdown, while immunization clinic attendance declined, leaving infants unprotected from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shafaq Mahmood, Waqas Hameed, Sameen Siddiqi
Summary: This study analyzed survey data from Pakistan and found no significant differences in the utilization of essential maternal and reproductive health services between women with and without disabilities. Further research utilizing qualitative or mixed methods is needed to understand how the healthcare system in Pakistan responds to the needs of disabled women.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Noura S. Dosoky, William N. Setzer
Summary: Using certain essential oils and their constituents during pregnancy may have adverse effects on the female reproductive system and fetal development, potentially leading to issues such as miscarriage, disruption of reproductive hormone regulation, and maternal toxicity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Esther lvarez-Silvares, Tania Fernandez-Cruz, Monica Bermudez-Gonzalez, Paula Rubio-Cid, Agostinho Almeida, Edgar Pinto, Teresa Seoane-Pillado, Elena Martinez-Carballo
Summary: Placental development plays a crucial role in the progression of pregnancy, and exposure to environmental toxicants, including metals, can have an impact on placenta and subsequently affect pregnancy outcomes. This study investigates the correlation between placental levels of 14 essential and non-essential elements and neonatal weight. The findings suggest that certain metal concentrations in the placenta may influence fetal growth, with cobalt and strontium associated with higher newborn weight, while lithium, molybdenum, and selenium associated with lower newborn weight.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ruoyan Gai Tobe, Syed Emdadul Haque, Sanzida Mubassara, Rushdana Rahman, Kiyoko Ikegami, Rintaro Mori
Summary: This study effectively utilized MCH and a mobile platform to promote the uptake of CoC and reduce neonatal mortality rate, potentially benefiting mothers and their offspring in the long term.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yunhee Kang, Lee Shu Fune Wu, Saijuddin Shaikh, Hasmot Ali, Abu Ahmed Shamim, Parul Christian, Alain Labrique, Keith P. West
Summary: This study examined multiple birth measurements, particularly chest circumference, as predictors of neonatal and infant mortality. The results showed that combining chest circumference with other measurements can provide a more accurate prediction of mortality risk.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ijlas El Founti Khsim, Ahalini Mohanaraj-Anton, Ivar Benjamin Horte, Ronald Francis Lamont, Khalid Saeed Khan, Jan Stener Jorgensen, Carmen Amezcua-Prieto
Summary: Listeriosis is a serious infectious disease in pregnancy with devastating consequences for the fetus and newborn. Adherence to strict dietary recommendations is crucial for prevention, and early preventative treatment should be initiated to avoid complications.
BJOG-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Sarah J. Blakey, Mark D. Lyttle, Dan Magnus
Summary: Attendance to emergency departments in the UK, especially for younger children, is on the rise. Many neonatal attendances to the children's ED were discharged with observation only, indicating a potential for improving community management for new parents. Developing enhanced models of out-of-hospital care that are acceptable to both clinicians and families should be considered by health policy makers.
Article
Pediatrics
Melinda Matyas, Madalina Valeanu, Monica Hasmasanu, Bianca Voina, Adelina Tutu, Gabriela C. Zaharie
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the impact of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infection on neonatal outcome. The results showed that none of the infants had SARS-CoV-2 infection at birth or within the first two months of life. More than half of the newborns started breastfeeding after discharge from the hospital, and the negative experience of separation from their babies influenced breastfeeding continuation.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ina Annelies Stelzer, Christopher Urbschat, Steven Schepanski, Kristin Thiele, Ioanna Triviai, Agnes Wieczorek, Malik Alawi, Denise Ohnezeit, Julian Kottlau, Jiabin Huang, Nicole Fischer, Hans-Willi Mittruecker, Maria Emilia Solano, Boris Fehse, Anke Diemert, Felix R. Stahl, Petra Clara Arck
Summary: Maternal immune cells are transferred to the fetus during mammalian pregnancy, stimulating immune development in fetal bone marrow and subsequently reducing the risk or severity of infections in newborns.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nikoletta Lis, Demetris Lamnisos, Aikaterini Bograkou-Tzanetakou, Elena Hadjimbei, Irene P. Tzanetakou
Summary: Preterm birth is a global epidemic and factors such as maternal nutrition and placental-infant TL influence the risk of PTB. Maternal nutrition affects PTB risk through its influence on maternal TL. PTB also independently affects TL regulation in offspring. However, the strength of these associations and the influence of other factors remain unclear. Whether maternal TL is simply a biomarker of maternal nutrition status and PTB risk or a causative factor of PTB is yet to be determined.
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ateeb Ahmad Parray, Uday Narayan Yadav, Anupam Das, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Shemana Mollick, Senjuti Saha, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: Lockdowns and COVID-19 containment measures have had a significant impact on global growth, with greater consequences for low- and middle-income countries. Vaccine apartheid has emerged due to disproportionate access to vaccines between wealthy and poor countries. A Universal Vaccine Access Strategy is recommended to address this issue, including local vaccine production, timely donation of unused vaccines, and addressing vaccine hesitancy.
GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Siva Balakrishnan, Isha Karmacharya, Saruna Ghimire, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Devendra Raj Singh, Om Prakash Yadav, Nachiket Gudi, Lal Bahadur Rawal, Uday Narayan Yadav
Summary: The study revealed a prevalence of multimorbidity among older adults in Eastern Nepal, with hypertension, osteoarthritis, and chronic respiratory disease being the common conditions. Factors associated with multimorbidity included increased age, being without a partner, residing in urban areas, and being distant from health centers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ayan Saha, Kay Kay Shain Marma, Afrah Rashid, Nowshin Tarannum, Srabanty Das, Tonmoy Chowdhury, Nusrat Afrin, Prashanta Chakraborty, Md Emran, H. M. Hamidullah Mehedi, Mohammad Imdad Hussain, Ashim Barua, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: Self-medication is prevalent among the indigenous population in Bangladesh, with a high rate of misuse of antibiotics and analgesic drugs.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Miranda Shaw, Freya Raffan, George Johnson, Katelyn Perren, Saito Shoko, Ben Harris-Roxas, Fiona Haigh
Summary: This review examines the inequity in access and delivery of virtual care interventions from a global perspective. It identifies widespread differences among cultural and ethnic minorities, older people, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, and those with limited digital access and literacy. Potential solutions include having digitally literate caregivers present, conducting culturally sensitive virtual care appointments, and enhancing patients' digital literacy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rashidul A. Mahumud, Marufa Sultana, Satyajit Kundu, Md A. Rahman, Sabuj K. Mistry, Joseph K. Kamara, Mostafa Kamal, Mohammad A. Ali, Md G. Hossain, Cristy Brooks, Asaduzzaman Khan, Khorshed Alam, Andre M. N. Renzaho
Summary: This study aimed to assess the preferences of adult patients in Bangladesh for healthcare services in chronic disease management. The results showed that patients prioritized the quality of treatment, distance to health facilities, affordability of healthcare, and availability of doctors. The study found significant associations between chronic comorbid conditions, healthcare service-related factors, and patient preferences for healthcare services.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sabuj Kanti Mistry, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Uday Narayan Yadav, Rajat Das Gupta, Afsana Anwar, Saurav Basu, Md Nazmul Huda, Dipak Kumar Mitra
Summary: This study investigated the changes in osteoarthritis prevalence among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The results showed a significant increase in the self-reported joint pains or osteoarthritis prevalence from 2020 to 2021. This highlights the importance of screening and managing osteoarthritis through primary health care during public health emergencies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sabuj Kanti Mistry, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Uday Narayan Yadav, Md Nazmul Huda, Saruna Ghimire, Manika Saha, Sneha Sarwar, Mark F. Harris
Summary: This study in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic found that over half of older adults experienced loneliness. Factors associated with lower loneliness included formal education and receiving COVID-19-related information from health workers. Living alone, being distant from healthcare facilities, living in rural areas, being overwhelmed by COVID-19, facing difficulty in earning, experiencing difficulty in receiving routine medical care, and perceiving a need for additional care during the pandemic were associated with higher loneliness. Policies and plans should be implemented to reduce loneliness among older adults requiring additional care.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Sabuj K. Mistry, Arm Mehrab Ali, Uday N. Yadav, Md Nazmul Huda, Fouzia Khanam, Satyajit Kundu, Jahidur R. Khan, Md Belal Hossain, Afsana Anwar, Saruna Ghimire
Summary: The prevalence of depression among older adults in Bangladesh increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Depression was associated with factors such as lack of partner, low income, and living alone. Policymakers and public health practitioners should provide immediate mental health support for this vulnerable population and invest in creating safe places to prevent and manage depression.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eyad Ahmed, Israt Jahan, Nafis Md Irfan, Ishrat Nourin Khan, Saidur Rahman Mashreky, Tarana Ferdous, Kabir Hossen, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Md Musharraf Ashraf, Mohammad Nahid Mia, Abu Ahmed Shamim
Summary: The study aimed to estimate the dietary intake of vitamin A and its major food sources among rural pregnant women from the southwest region of Bangladesh. The findings showed that the average dietary intake of vitamin A among pregnant women is low, with vegetables, tubers, and animal foods (fish, eggs, and milk) being the major contributors. This poses a risk to the health of both pregnant women and their fetuses.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Jeff Gow, Md Parvez Mosharaf, Satyajit Kundu, Md. Ashfikur Rahman, Natisha A. Dukhi, Md A. Shahajalal, Sabuj Kanti A. Mistry
Summary: This study examined healthcare utilization among Bangladesh patients with chronic diseases from a gender perspective. It was found that patients with chronic heart disease were more likely to use healthcare services. Additionally, male patients had higher utilization rates compared to female patients.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Afsana Anwar, Uday Narayan Yadav, Md. Nazmul Huda, M. A. Rifat, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Probal Kumar Mondal, Abu Ansar Md. Rizwan, Suvasish Das Shuvo, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: This study examines the prevalence and determinants of self-reported functional limitations among older adults residing in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. The findings show that a significant portion of older adults in the camp experience limited functional abilities, with higher rates among females. Factors such as age, gender, poor memory or concentration, loneliness, and living with aid alone are associated with limited functional abilities. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive interventions to improve the health and well-being of older Rohingya adults and calls for attention from policymakers and public health practitioners.
Article
Health Policy & Services
Afsana Anwar, Uday Narayan Yadav, Md. Nazmul Huda, Sukanta Das, Simon Rosenbaum, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Probal Kumar Mondal, Abu Ansar Md. Rizwan, Syed Far Abid Hossain, Suvasish Das Shuvo, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: The current cross-sectional study aimed to investigate COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived stress among Rohingya older adults residing in a refugee camp. The study found that 68% of the participants experienced COVID-19-related anxiety and 93% reported perceived stress. Factors associated with higher anxiety included physical inactivity, concern about COVID-19, having a close friend/family member diagnosed with COVID-19, and difficulties in accessing food and routine medical care. Higher perceived stress was associated with being single, feeling overwhelmed by COVID-19, and experiencing COVID-19-related anxiety. The findings emphasize the importance of providing immediate psychosocial support to older Rohingya adults.
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Afsana Anwar, Uday Narayan Yadav, Md. Nazmul Huda, Saruna Ghimire, Mahmudur Rahman, A. R. M. Mehrab Ali, Rashidul Alam Mahumud, Suvasish Das Shuvo, Abira Nowar, Probal Kumar Mondal, Abu Ansar Md. Rizwan, Sabuj Kanti Mistry
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of COVID-19-related stigma among older people in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh. Data were collected from 864 older adults through face-to-face interviews, and it was found that 52.8% of the participants had a high COVID-19-related stigma score. The study recommends raising awareness among older population and implementing health literacy interventions and mass media campaigns in the Rohingya camps to address the physical and mental health burden caused by COVID-19.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rojina Parajuli, Dipak Bohara, K. C. Malati, Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Uday Narayan Yadav
Summary: The review identified various challenges, opportunities, and benefits of implementing digital health initiatives in Nepal. The most expressed challenge was inadequate technical facilities and rugged geographical distribution, while major opportunities included education and training of students and health practitioners.
FRONTIERS IN DIGITAL HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ashmita Gurung, Bhushan Khatiwada, Babita Kayastha, Shradha Parsekar, Sabuj Kanti Mistry, Uday Narayan Yadav
Summary: This systematic review compares the effectiveness of ginger with NSAIDs and other complementary therapies in alleviating dysmenorrhoea symptoms. The findings indicate that ginger is equally effective as NSAIDs in reducing pain during menstruation, and it can be combined with exercise for increased effectiveness.
CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
