Publications by authors named "Md Tamzid Hasan"
Background: Evidence suggested that inequalities based on education, wealth status, place of residence, and geographical regions significantly influence the key breastfeeding indicators including early initiation of breastfeeding. This study aimed to estimate the trends and magnitude of inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice in Bangladesh from 2004 to 2017 applying both absolute and relative measures of inequality.
Methods: We used data from the last five Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) from 2004 to 2017 to measure the inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding practice using the WHO's Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) software.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates factors influencing the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC) and permanent methods compared to short-acting reversible contraceptives (SARC) in Bangladeshi ever-married women aged 15-49.
- Using data from the 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey, the research analyzed responses from 9,669 women, applying a multilevel multinomial logistic regression model.
- Findings revealed that a significant majority (83.48%) preferred SARC, while certain demographics—such as women with lower education, non-Muslims, and those with three or more children—were more inclined to choose LARC or permanent methods, with wealthier households less likely to adopt