Publications by authors named "Abul Kashem Shoab"
Introduction: Early life soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection and diarrhoea are associated with growth faltering, anaemia, impaired child development and mortality. Exposure to faecally contaminated soil inside the home may be a key contributor to enteric infections, and a large fraction of rural homes in low-income countries have soil floors. The objective of this study is to measure the effect of installing concrete floors in homes with soil floors on child STH infection and other maternal and child health outcomes in rural Bangladesh.
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- Group sessions for maternal and child health in Bangladesh promoted discussions and collaboration among participants but faced challenges with low attendance affecting their effectiveness.
- The study examined factors influencing attendance, participation, and behavior change in 320 women through focus groups and interviews, highlighting the importance of family support and engaging session formats like storytelling.
- Results indicated that male household support greatly impacted attendance and behavior change, and while group leadership reminders were ineffective, self-appraisal activities helped participants track their improvements.
Supporting caregivers' mental wellbeing and ability to provide psychosocial stimulation may promote early childhood development. This paper describes the systematic approach of developing an integrated stimulation intervention, identifying the feasibility and challenges faced throughout the period. We developed an integrated curriculum by culturally adapting three interventions (Reach Up, Thinking Healthy, and general nutrition advice) and piloted this curriculum (Mar-April 2017) in courtyard groups sessions and individual home visits with pregnant women ( = 11) and lactating mothers (of children <24 months) ( = 29).
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