Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury
Biographic Data
| ID | 332588 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury |
| GIVEN NAMES | Muhammad Abdul Baker |
| FAMILY NAME | Chowdhury |
| SIGNATURE | CHOWDHURY M A B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Florida |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2145-0938 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Rural–urban disparities in socio-health determinants of anxiety among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh
Anxiety is a common mental health concern worldwide, with a growing burden in Bangladesh. This study investigates the prevalence of anxiety among women of reproductive age, emphasizing rural–urban disparities and examining how sociodemographic factors and nutritional status contribute to anxiety across these geographic contexts. Data were obtained from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Anxiety was assessed using the GAD-7 scale, …
The effects of household water, sanitation, and hygiene on early childhood education enrollment
Our findings highlight the significance of household access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in early childhood education enrollment in Bangladesh. To advance progress toward SDGs 4 (quality education) and 6 (clean water and sanitation), policymakers should prioritize well-established WASH facilities, maternal education programs, and region-specific strategies
Availability of basic infection control items and personal protection equipment in 7948 health facilities in eight low- and middle-income countries
Background: Hundreds of millions of people become infected globally every year while seeking care in health facilities that lack basic needs like infection control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE). We aimed to evaluate the availability of infection control items and PPE in eight low- and middle-income countries and identify disparities in the availability of those items. Methods: In this study, we combined publicly available natio…
Early childhood developmental status and its associated factors in Bangladesh
In summary, our study shows that the overall ECD status improved between MICS 2012 and MICS 2019. Important factors influence ECD status, including early childhood education programs, families' possession of children's books, mothers' educational level, and wealth index. The findings of our study will help making necessary public health-related initiatives in Bangladesh to improve ECD program
The availability of essential medicines for cardiovascular diseases at healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries
Long-term, often lifelong care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients requires consistent use of medicine; hence, the availability of essential medicine for CVD (EM-CVD) is vital for treatment, quality of life, and survival. We aimed to assess the availability of EM-CVD and explore healthcare facility (HCF) characteristics associated with the availability of those medicines in Bangladesh. This study utilized publicly available cross-sectional …
Are Bangladeshi healthcare facilities prepared to provide antenatal care services? Evidence from two nationally representative surveys
Identifying high-risk pregnancies through antenatal care (ANC) is considered the cornerstone to eliminating child deaths and improving maternal health globally. Understanding the factors that influence a healthcare facility’s (HCF) preparedness to provide ANC service is essential for assisting maternal and newborn health system progress. We aimed to evaluate the preparedness of HCFs to offer ANC services among childbearing women in Bangladesh and…
Health Impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on St Thomas and St John, US Virgin Islands, 2017–2018
Objectives. To assess the health impact of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Methods. We collected data from interviews conducted 6 and 9 months after the hurricanes, a review of 597 randomly selected emergency department (ED) encounters, and administrative records from 10 716 ED visits 3 months before, between, and 3 months after the hurricanes. Results. Informants described damaged hospital infrastructure, incl…
Factors associated with knowledge and awareness of HIV/Aids among married women in Bangladesh
Women in Bangladesh share a greater risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) infection compared to men. Levels of knowledge and awareness largely contribute to the prevalence of the HIV epidemic and its consequences. So, it is required to conduct studies based on most recent data to explore the determinants of HIV awareness. Therefore, we aimed to find the awareness level and factors influencing HIV re…
Maternal health care seeking behavior
To improve MHC utilization, to reach national targets and to save the lives of mothers and newborns, boat or ship-based special healthcare and educational programs should be implemented in the haor areas
Type 2 diabetes and its correlates among adults in Bangladesh
Our study shows that older age, higher socioeconomic status, higher educational attainment, hypertension, and obesity were found to be significant correlates of type 2 diabetes. Need-based policy program strategies including early diagnosis, awareness via mass media, and health education programs for changing lifestyles should be initiated for older age, wealthy, and/or higher educated individuals in Bangladesh. Moreover, area-specific longitudin…
Health Impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on St Thomas and St John, US Virgin Islands, 2017–2018
Objectives. To assess the health impact of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Methods. We collected data from interviews conducted 6 and 9 months after the hurricanes, a review of 597 randomly selected emergency department (ED) encounters, and administrative records from 10 716 ED visits 3 months before, between, and 3 months after the hurricanes. Results. Informants described damaged hospital infrastructure, incl…
Type 2 diabetes and its correlates among adults in Bangladesh
Our study shows that older age, higher socioeconomic status, higher educational attainment, hypertension, and obesity were found to be significant correlates of type 2 diabetes. Need-based policy program strategies including early diagnosis, awareness via mass media, and health education programs for changing lifestyles should be initiated for older age, wealthy, and/or higher educated individuals in Bangladesh. Moreover, area-specific longitudin…
Maternal health care seeking behavior
To improve MHC utilization, to reach national targets and to save the lives of mothers and newborns, boat or ship-based special healthcare and educational programs should be implemented in the haor areas
Factors associated with knowledge and awareness of HIV/Aids among married women in Bangladesh
Women in Bangladesh share a greater risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) infection compared to men. Levels of knowledge and awareness largely contribute to the prevalence of the HIV epidemic and its consequences. So, it is required to conduct studies based on most recent data to explore the determinants of HIV awareness. Therefore, we aimed to find the awareness level and factors influencing HIV re…
Health Impact of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on St Thomas and St John, US Virgin Islands, 2017–2018
Objectives. To assess the health impact of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Methods. We collected data from interviews conducted 6 and 9 months after the hurricanes, a review of 597 randomly selected emergency department (ED) encounters, and administrative records from 10 716 ED visits 3 months before, between, and 3 months after the hurricanes. Results. Informants described damaged hospital infrastructure, incl…
The availability of essential medicines for cardiovascular diseases at healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries
Long-term, often lifelong care for cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients requires consistent use of medicine; hence, the availability of essential medicine for CVD (EM-CVD) is vital for treatment, quality of life, and survival. We aimed to assess the availability of EM-CVD and explore healthcare facility (HCF) characteristics associated with the availability of those medicines in Bangladesh. This study utilized publicly available cross-sectional …
Are Bangladeshi healthcare facilities prepared to provide antenatal care services? Evidence from two nationally representative surveys
Identifying high-risk pregnancies through antenatal care (ANC) is considered the cornerstone to eliminating child deaths and improving maternal health globally. Understanding the factors that influence a healthcare facility’s (HCF) preparedness to provide ANC service is essential for assisting maternal and newborn health system progress. We aimed to evaluate the preparedness of HCFs to offer ANC services among childbearing women in Bangladesh and…
Early childhood developmental status and its associated factors in Bangladesh
In summary, our study shows that the overall ECD status improved between MICS 2012 and MICS 2019. Important factors influence ECD status, including early childhood education programs, families' possession of children's books, mothers' educational level, and wealth index. The findings of our study will help making necessary public health-related initiatives in Bangladesh to improve ECD program
Availability of basic infection control items and personal protection equipment in 7948 health facilities in eight low- and middle-income countries
Background: Hundreds of millions of people become infected globally every year while seeking care in health facilities that lack basic needs like infection control measures and personal protective equipment (PPE). We aimed to evaluate the availability of infection control items and PPE in eight low- and middle-income countries and identify disparities in the availability of those items. Methods: In this study, we combined publicly available natio…
The effects of household water, sanitation, and hygiene on early childhood education enrollment
Our findings highlight the significance of household access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in early childhood education enrollment in Bangladesh. To advance progress toward SDGs 4 (quality education) and 6 (clean water and sanitation), policymakers should prioritize well-established WASH facilities, maternal education programs, and region-specific strategies
Rural–urban disparities in socio-health determinants of anxiety among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh
Anxiety is a common mental health concern worldwide, with a growing burden in Bangladesh. This study investigates the prevalence of anxiety among women of reproductive age, emphasizing rural–urban disparities and examining how sociodemographic factors and nutritional status contribute to anxiety across these geographic contexts. Data were obtained from the 2022 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey. Anxiety was assessed using the GAD-7 scale, …
Environmental health (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Population (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Biostatistics (4 works) · Demography (4 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works)