Menstrual hygiene management among reproductive-aged women with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Background: Women with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries face unique challenges in managing menstruation, affecting their health, dignity, and quality of life.

Aim: This study aimed to explore menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices among reproductive-aged women with disabilities in Bangladesh and its impact on social participation.

Methods: We analyzed data from 51,535 women from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS).

Factors associated with essential newborn care practices among non-institutional births in urban Bangladesh: evidence from Bangladesh Urban Health Survey 2021.

Background: Non-institutional births remain prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, associated with a majority of adverse maternal and child health outcomes, including maternal and child mortality. Ensuring essential newborn care (ENC) practices for these non-institutional births is crucial for reducing these adverse outcomes. This study aimed to identify the prevalence, and factors associated with the adoption of ENC practices among non-institutional births in urban Bangladesh.

Pattern of contraceptive use among reproductive-aged women with disabilities in Bangladesh: Evidence from multiple indicator cluster survey 2019.

Background: Contraception is crucial for reproductive-aged women with disabilities, empowering them to manage reproductive choices and enhancing overall health, autonomy, and well-being.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the usage patterns of contraceptive methods among reproductive-aged women with disabilities in Bangladesh.

Methods: We analyzed data from 47,465 reproductive-aged women from the 2019 Bangladesh Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.

Correction: Exploration of modern contraceptive methods using patterns among later reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh.

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Effects of disability on adverse health outcomes and anthropometric deficits among under-five children in South Asian countries: evidence from multiple indicator cluster surveys.

Background: Children with disabilities face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes and poor anthropometric deficits, although the focus on them is limited in the South Asian context thus far and need newer and more evidence. This study investigates the effects of disability on adverse health outcomes and anthropometric deficits among 2-4 years aged children in South Asian countries.

Methods: We analyzed data from 93,180 children aged 2-4 years across Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan using Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (2017-2023).

Availability and readiness of healthcare facilities and their effects on antenatal care services uptake in Bangladesh.

Background: Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.7 aims to ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services, where antenatal care (ANC) is a core component. This study aimed to examine the influence of health facility availability and readiness on the uptake of four or more ANC visits in Bangladesh.

Exploration of modern contraceptive methods using patterns among later reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh.

Background: With the rapid increase in the number of women in their later reproductive years (aged 35 and above) in the present decade, the concern surrounding their contraceptive considerations has reached a critical point of importance. This study aims to examine the trends and determinants of modern contraceptive uptake among later reproductive-aged women in Bangladesh.

Methods: A total of 17,736 women aged 35 and above were included in the analysis, utilizing data from three consecutives Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys conducted in 2011, 2014, and 2017-18.

Exploring the impact of preconception care and unintended pregnancy on access to antenatal healthcare services among Rohingya women: Insights from a cross-sectional survey.

Background: The low utilization of antenatal healthcare services among Rohingya refugee women contributes to high maternal and child mortality rates. The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of antenatal healthcare services utilization and the impacts of preconception care and pregnancy intention on accessing these services among Rohingya refugee women in Bangladesh.

Methods: We analyzed data from 708 women collected through a multistage cross-sectional survey conducted in April 2023.

Prevalence and patterns of comorbidities in people with disabilities and their associated socio-demographic factors.

The presence of comorbidities among individuals with disabilities worsens their already complex health and social circumstances. This study aims to explore prevalence and patterns of morbidities among persons with disabilities in Bangladesh and identify associated socio-demographic factors. Data from 4270 persons with disability was analysed extracted from the 2021 Bangladesh National Household Survey on Persons with Disability.