Publications by authors named "Shanta Akter Mim"
Background: Child mortality remains remarkably high in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Bangladesh. This study aimed to identify the sociodemographic and maternal health-related factors associated with under three (U3) child mortality in Bangladesh.
Methods: We extracted data of 5299 U3 children from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-18.
Article Synopsis
- Child marriage is a significant issue in Bangladesh, with a prevalence rate of 69% among women, which adversely affects the nutritional status of both mothers and their under-five children.
- The study used data from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (2017-18) and analyzed the nutritional status based on age at first marriage, highlighting that women who married before 18 years old were more likely to face chronic undernourishment.
- Findings revealed that mothers who married early had a higher likelihood of chronic energy deficiency, and their children faced increasing risks of stunting, underweight, and wasting compared to those with mothers who married at 18 or older.