Publications by authors named "B Nisar Ahamed"
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- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted maternal health care services in Bangladesh, with notable declines in service utilization across the country compared to the pre-pandemic period from 2017 to 2019.
- The study analyzed data from January 2017 to December 2021 to assess the trends in first antenatal visits, institutional deliveries, and caesarean sections, revealing about a 30% overall decrease in these services during the pandemic.
- Geographical disparities were evident, with the Chattogram and Rajshahi divisions showing the lowest rates of maternal health service utilization, especially in 2020 and 2021, indicating a pronounced impact of the pandemic on specific regions.
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted essential health care services worldwide, including those related to immunisation. National data from Bangladesh shows that child immunisation may have been adversely affected by the pandemic but regional evidence is limited. We therefore aimed to explore the regional differences in the indirect effects of COVID-19 on child immunisation in Bangladesh.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: Monkeypox (Mpox) has become a concern worldwide after spreading into nonendemic countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this a public health emergency of international concern and recommended to get vaccinated first who are at the highest risk. Risk perception and subjective norms can influence the decision of vaccine uptake.
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- Mpox (monkeypox) has become a global health concern, leading to a public health emergency declaration by the WHO, with smallpox vaccines recommended for prevention.
- A web-based survey conducted among adult males in Bangladesh assessed their perception of the Mpox vaccine and their intention to get vaccinated, revealing that over 60% had a favorable perception and medium intention.
- The study found that sociodemographic factors, such as education level, age, and marital status, significantly influenced perceptions and intentions regarding the Mpox vaccine.
Bangladesh is located in Southeast Asia that has a high population density. It is a lower-middle-income country. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the nation that slowed its economic growth.
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