Arif Billah
Biographic Data
| ID | 219136 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arif Billah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arif |
| FAMILY NAME | Billah |
| SIGNATURE | BILLAH A |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0235-5935 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Household-related stress, intimate partner violence and mental health
These novel baseline findings may support the relevant stakeholders to design further research and programmes to strengthen emergency preparedness for the women living in informal settlements of Urban Bangladesh. A rights-based approach, as has been shown effective elsewhere, may offer a strategy to enhance the overall well-being
Barriers to contraceptive use among people living with diabetes and/or hypertension
Findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and considerations involved in contraceptive use-related decision-making among individuals with diabetes and/or hypertension. These findings can be used in policymaking and programme development to promote contraceptive use and improve the reproductive health outcomes of this population
In response to letter to the editor
Child undernutrition and its association with household environmental conditions in Bangladesh
Objective: Undernutrition among children under the age of five years is a prevalent global issue, especially in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the relationships of household environmental conditions (HECs) with child undernutrition in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on rural–urban variations. Design: We analysed children’s data from the 2017/18 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey. The outcome variable considered were measures of child…
Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among women with an experience of intimate partner violence (IPV)
Despite high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women, research on its mental health consequences, particularly PTSD in slum settings, remains scarce. This study assessed PTSD prevalence and determinants among slum-dwelling women in Bangladesh who experienced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted between July and October 2022 among 291 women from 5 urban slums in Dhaka, who reported IPV using the Worl…
Depressive symptoms and anxiety among women with a history of abortion living in urban slums of Bangladesh
The findings indicate that ensuring access to affordable PAC services and integrating mental health services into the standard PAC service package is crucial. This study also emphasizes the importance of providing education for women living in urban slums and encouraging them to participate in economic activities
Loneliness and trust issues reshape mental stress of expatriates during early Covid-19
Perceived stress can be reduced through trusting others and alleviating the loneliness. Making strong linkage among migrants as well as between migrants and local community is important to ensure proper mental wellbeing of expatriates
Negative effects of short birth interval on child mortality in low- and middle-income countries
Early impact of Covid-19 pandemic on childbearing plan in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had many consequences for social life. This paper focused on the early impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pandemic-period childbearing plan that was made before the onset of the pandemic. Data were collected by posting survey questionnaire on social networks in Bangladesh. A total of 384 Bangladeshi men and women of reproductive age were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses after a…
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Negative effects of short birth interval on child mortality in low- and middle-income countries
Early impact of Covid-19 pandemic on childbearing plan in Bangladesh
The COVID-19 pandemic has already had many consequences for social life. This paper focused on the early impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pandemic-period childbearing plan that was made before the onset of the pandemic. Data were collected by posting survey questionnaire on social networks in Bangladesh. A total of 384 Bangladeshi men and women of reproductive age were analyzed using descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analyses after a…
Depressive symptoms and anxiety among women with a history of abortion living in urban slums of Bangladesh
The findings indicate that ensuring access to affordable PAC services and integrating mental health services into the standard PAC service package is crucial. This study also emphasizes the importance of providing education for women living in urban slums and encouraging them to participate in economic activities
Loneliness and trust issues reshape mental stress of expatriates during early Covid-19
Perceived stress can be reduced through trusting others and alleviating the loneliness. Making strong linkage among migrants as well as between migrants and local community is important to ensure proper mental wellbeing of expatriates
Household-related stress, intimate partner violence and mental health
These novel baseline findings may support the relevant stakeholders to design further research and programmes to strengthen emergency preparedness for the women living in informal settlements of Urban Bangladesh. A rights-based approach, as has been shown effective elsewhere, may offer a strategy to enhance the overall well-being
Barriers to contraceptive use among people living with diabetes and/or hypertension
Findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and considerations involved in contraceptive use-related decision-making among individuals with diabetes and/or hypertension. These findings can be used in policymaking and programme development to promote contraceptive use and improve the reproductive health outcomes of this population
In response to letter to the editor
Child undernutrition and its association with household environmental conditions in Bangladesh
Objective: Undernutrition among children under the age of five years is a prevalent global issue, especially in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore the relationships of household environmental conditions (HECs) with child undernutrition in Bangladesh, with a specific focus on rural–urban variations. Design: We analysed children’s data from the 2017/18 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey. The outcome variable considered were measures of child…
Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorder among women with an experience of intimate partner violence (IPV)
Despite high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women, research on its mental health consequences, particularly PTSD in slum settings, remains scarce. This study assessed PTSD prevalence and determinants among slum-dwelling women in Bangladesh who experienced IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted between July and October 2022 among 291 women from 5 urban slums in Dhaka, who reported IPV using the Worl…
Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Socioeconomics (3 works)