Edris Alam
Biographic Data
| ID | 3700654 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Edris Alam |
| GIVEN NAMES | Edris |
| FAMILY NAME | Alam |
| SIGNATURE | ALAM E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Chittagong |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7303-9625 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 26 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 26 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Impact of climate change and human intervention on mangrove, wetland and riverine ecosystems
Thinking as Relational Process and Pattern in Semiotic Cultural Psychology
Assessing livelihood vulnerability induced by climatic hazards
Purpose Bangladesh is highly exposed to climatic hazards, placing communities closely connected to the natural environment, such as fishermen, at significant risk. This study aims to understand the effect of climate change on the livelihood of the fisherman community. Design/methodology/approach This study assessed the vulnerability of fishermen communities in three unions of Shyamnagar Upazila: Munshiganj, Burigoalini and Gabura, using the livel…
Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among flood-affected women in Bangladesh
Floods are frequent climate-related disasters in Bangladesh, threatening physical safety, livelihoods, and mental health. Women are particularly vulnerable due to gendered roles, economic dependence, and caregiving duties. However, research on women’s mental health outcomes following recent flash floods is limited. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 504 women aged 18 years and above in Fulgazi and Sonagazi upazilas of Fen…
Perception and health implications of road-traffic noise pollution in Bangladesh
Road-traffic noise pollution is a critical yet underexplored public health issue in Bangladesh. This study investigates the relationship between perceived road-traffic noise exposure and self-reported health impacts among adults. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 526 participants who had lived in their current location for over five years and identified road-traffic as the primary source of noise pollution. Linear regression anal…
Exploring depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress among women following the 2025 flash flood
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the mental health impacts of the 2025 flash flood on women in Feni, Bangladesh, focusing on depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress. Using a purposive sampling approach, 408 women from the flood-affected Fazilpur and Matabi Unions were surveyed. Mental health outcomes were assessed using the DASS-21 and K10 scales. The mean age of participants was 34.93 years (SD ± 10.35). Results showed …
Flood impact on men’s mental health
Disasters can pose significant risks to mental health, often resulting in both temporary and long-lasting psychological distress. This study explores the impact of floods on mental health. A survey was conducted shortly after the 2022 flash flood, in which 452 male participants from the Ajmiriganj and Dharmapasha Upazilas in Bangladesh were surveyed. Mental health was assessed using the DASS-21 instrument, and we examined the variables associated…
Perceived-air pollution and self-reported health status
Air pollution is a serious health concern in rapidly developing countries like Bangladesh. This study investigates the correlation between self-reported health issues related to air pollution and perceived air pollution among adult Bangladeshis. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 398 adult residents who had lived in their current location for at least 3 years. The survey assessed self-reported health using 13 specific air pollution-r…
Mental health consequences of the 2024 Feni flash flood in Bangladesh
The 2024 flash flood in Feni District, Bangladesh, was an unforeseen disaster that significantly disrupted livelihoods, infrastructure, and overall well-being. While the physical and economic consequences of floods are widely studied, their impact on mental health remains underexplored, particularly in flood-prone regions like Bangladesh. This study examines the mental health issue experienced by flood survivors, focusing on depression, anxiety, …
Health and livelihood impacts of flood hazards on internally displaced persons in Pakistan
The unforeseen tide
Our study examines the mental health impacts of the flood, focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress, utilizing the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). A total of 451 adult residents were surveyed through face-to-face interviews, selected via convenience and snowball sampling to ethically and effectively reach displaced, hard-to-access individuals affected by the 2024 flash flood in Cumilla District, Bangladesh. The survey colle…
Public perception on plastic pollution
This study explores the attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of Dhaka city residents toward plastic pollution, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework. A cross-sectional survey of 435 participants was conducted online, targeting adults (≥ 18 years) with internet access. The survey consisted of 10 items each for attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, analyzed using descriptive stati…
Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems
This study explores the factors affecting self-reported occupational health problems among improved traditional shrimp farmers in Southwestern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 270 farmers in the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat using a structured questionnaire. According to stepwise and hierarchical logistic regression analyses, health problem reporting was associated with district of residence, education level, training, self-rated…
Holistic Landslide Preparedness among Ethnic Minorities
Analyzing morphologic dynamics in poor urban areas through earth observation
The slum is the shadow of urbanization, representing a lack of essential services, substandard housing, a congested, unhygienic environment, and poverty. Slum morphology depicts the structural arrangement of a slum area, including the road network, building arrangement, cultural artefacts, etc. Slums in megacities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, etc, have developed naturally or as a result of urbanization. However, apart from megacities, only some a…
A systematic review of the nexus between climate change and social media
Social media and climate change are some of the most controversial issues of the 21st century. Despite numerous studies, our understanding of current social media trends, popular hot topics, and future challenges related to climate change remains significantly limited. This research presents a systematic review of climate change and social media for the first time. Review the studies published between 2009 and 2022 in places like Google Scholar, …
Evaluation of noise pollution impact on health in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Objectives The purpose of this research was to look at the interrelation between adult health issues in Dhaka and noise pollution. Methods The methodology involved a cross-sectional survey conducted in five different land use categories, with a sample size of 1,016 individuals. A validated questionnaire that focused on sources of perceived noise pollution and health issues related to noise was used to gather subjective data for the study. Objecti…
The local governance of Covid‐19
This article investigates how a district administration in Bangladesh managed COVID‐19 pandemic risk governance. Interviews were conducted with civil administrators, local government representatives, and representatives from community‐based organizations and nongovernmental organizations. The findings indicate that, despite limited health facilities, widespread ignorance of the virus, joblessness among wage earners, economic pressure, and a massi…
Non-state initiatives on enhancing counter-trafficking of Rohingya influx in Cox's Bazar of Bangladesh
Human trafficking is the third most lucrative form of trafficking in the world (following drugs and counterfeit goods). Multiple outbreaks of unrest between October 2016 and August 2017 in the Rakhine State of Myanmar triggered ~745,000 influxes of Rohingyas crossing into Bangladesh through the border boundaries at Teknaf and Ukhiya sub-districts of Cox's Bazar. In this regard, the media confirmed that over a thousand Rohingya people, particularl…
Change in cyclone disaster vulnerability and response in coastal Bangladesh
The number of deaths owing to tropical cyclones in Bangladesh has significantly reduced. Category 4 Cyclone Gorky in 1991 and Sidr in 2007 caused 147,000 and 4,500 deaths respectively, whereas Category 1 Cyclone Mora in 2017 resulted in six. Face‐to‐face interviews with 362 residents, participant observation, and focus‐group discussions answer a research question about how change in coastal areas has contributed to this outcome. The study conside…
Public Confidence in Covid-19 Prevention and Response in Bangladesh
Community confidence in institutional approaches to emergency management directs how they cooperate and comply with public policy responses. In the context of emerging COVID-19 pandemic risk management, this study aims to assess public confidence in the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and private sector entities for the activities undertaken during preparedness, prevention, and response phases. A survey was conducted with 307 respondents who willi…
Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among Adult Population of Bangladesh
Despite the public health concern, there is a dearth of research regarding perceived noise pollution and noise-related health status in Bangladesh. This study was carried out to evaluate the noise-related health status among Bangladesh's adult population. 1386 adult Bangladeshis participated in an online survey. A linear regression model was used to evaluate overall noise-related health status determinants. 91% of the survey population reported n…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Dengue Fever among University Students of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Dhaka has become the worst affected city in Bangladesh regarding dengue fever (DF). A large number of university students are residing in this city with a high DF risk. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the DF status and responses among these students through their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey. A total of 625 students participated in an online self-reported survey. Statistical analyses were performed to assess …
Strengthening the Trialability for the Intention to Use of mHealth Apps Amidst Pandemic
Recent advancements in mHealth apps and services have played a vital role in strengthening healthcare services and enabling their accessibility to marginalized people. With the alarming rise in COVID-19 infection rates around the world, there appears to be an urgent call to modernize traditional medical practices to combat the pandemic. This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing the trialability of mHealth apps/services and behavi…
Disaster risk governance for district-level landslide risk management in Bangladesh
The Government of Bangladesh has been successful in reducing death rates from tropical cyclones . However, in recent years, landslides have been a significant hazard, especially in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. For example, the landslides of 2017 killed 110 people in Rangamati district. These deaths have raised an important question: whether district disaster risk governance at the local level is effective enough to mitigate the impact of…
Cyclone disaster vulnerability and response experiences in coastal Bangladesh
For generations, cyclones and tidal surges have frequently devastated lives and property in coastal and island Bangladesh. This study explores vulnerability to cyclone hazards using first‐hand coping recollections from prior to, during and after these events. Qualitative field data suggest that, beyond extreme cyclone forces, localised vulnerability is defined in terms of response processes, infrastructure, socially uneven exposure, settlement de…
Cyclone disaster vulnerability and response experiences in coastal Bangladesh
For generations, cyclones and tidal surges have frequently devastated lives and property in coastal and island Bangladesh. This study explores vulnerability to cyclone hazards using first‐hand coping recollections from prior to, during and after these events. Qualitative field data suggest that, beyond extreme cyclone forces, localised vulnerability is defined in terms of response processes, infrastructure, socially uneven exposure, settlement de…
Disaster risk governance for district-level landslide risk management in Bangladesh
The Government of Bangladesh has been successful in reducing death rates from tropical cyclones . However, in recent years, landslides have been a significant hazard, especially in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. For example, the landslides of 2017 killed 110 people in Rangamati district. These deaths have raised an important question: whether district disaster risk governance at the local level is effective enough to mitigate the impact of…
Public Confidence in Covid-19 Prevention and Response in Bangladesh
Community confidence in institutional approaches to emergency management directs how they cooperate and comply with public policy responses. In the context of emerging COVID-19 pandemic risk management, this study aims to assess public confidence in the Government of Bangladesh (GoB) and private sector entities for the activities undertaken during preparedness, prevention, and response phases. A survey was conducted with 307 respondents who willi…
Perceived Noise Pollution and Self-Reported Health Status among Adult Population of Bangladesh
Despite the public health concern, there is a dearth of research regarding perceived noise pollution and noise-related health status in Bangladesh. This study was carried out to evaluate the noise-related health status among Bangladesh's adult population. 1386 adult Bangladeshis participated in an online survey. A linear regression model was used to evaluate overall noise-related health status determinants. 91% of the survey population reported n…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices towards Dengue Fever among University Students of Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Dhaka has become the worst affected city in Bangladesh regarding dengue fever (DF). A large number of university students are residing in this city with a high DF risk. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the DF status and responses among these students through their Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) survey. A total of 625 students participated in an online self-reported survey. Statistical analyses were performed to assess …
Strengthening the Trialability for the Intention to Use of mHealth Apps Amidst Pandemic
Recent advancements in mHealth apps and services have played a vital role in strengthening healthcare services and enabling their accessibility to marginalized people. With the alarming rise in COVID-19 infection rates around the world, there appears to be an urgent call to modernize traditional medical practices to combat the pandemic. This study aims to investigate the key factors influencing the trialability of mHealth apps/services and behavi…
Non-state initiatives on enhancing counter-trafficking of Rohingya influx in Cox's Bazar of Bangladesh
Human trafficking is the third most lucrative form of trafficking in the world (following drugs and counterfeit goods). Multiple outbreaks of unrest between October 2016 and August 2017 in the Rakhine State of Myanmar triggered ~745,000 influxes of Rohingyas crossing into Bangladesh through the border boundaries at Teknaf and Ukhiya sub-districts of Cox's Bazar. In this regard, the media confirmed that over a thousand Rohingya people, particularl…
Change in cyclone disaster vulnerability and response in coastal Bangladesh
The number of deaths owing to tropical cyclones in Bangladesh has significantly reduced. Category 4 Cyclone Gorky in 1991 and Sidr in 2007 caused 147,000 and 4,500 deaths respectively, whereas Category 1 Cyclone Mora in 2017 resulted in six. Face‐to‐face interviews with 362 residents, participant observation, and focus‐group discussions answer a research question about how change in coastal areas has contributed to this outcome. The study conside…
Analyzing morphologic dynamics in poor urban areas through earth observation
The slum is the shadow of urbanization, representing a lack of essential services, substandard housing, a congested, unhygienic environment, and poverty. Slum morphology depicts the structural arrangement of a slum area, including the road network, building arrangement, cultural artefacts, etc. Slums in megacities like Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, etc, have developed naturally or as a result of urbanization. However, apart from megacities, only some a…
A systematic review of the nexus between climate change and social media
Social media and climate change are some of the most controversial issues of the 21st century. Despite numerous studies, our understanding of current social media trends, popular hot topics, and future challenges related to climate change remains significantly limited. This research presents a systematic review of climate change and social media for the first time. Review the studies published between 2009 and 2022 in places like Google Scholar, …
Evaluation of noise pollution impact on health in Dhaka city, Bangladesh
Objectives The purpose of this research was to look at the interrelation between adult health issues in Dhaka and noise pollution. Methods The methodology involved a cross-sectional survey conducted in five different land use categories, with a sample size of 1,016 individuals. A validated questionnaire that focused on sources of perceived noise pollution and health issues related to noise was used to gather subjective data for the study. Objecti…
The local governance of Covid‐19
This article investigates how a district administration in Bangladesh managed COVID‐19 pandemic risk governance. Interviews were conducted with civil administrators, local government representatives, and representatives from community‐based organizations and nongovernmental organizations. The findings indicate that, despite limited health facilities, widespread ignorance of the virus, joblessness among wage earners, economic pressure, and a massi…
Flood impact on men’s mental health
Disasters can pose significant risks to mental health, often resulting in both temporary and long-lasting psychological distress. This study explores the impact of floods on mental health. A survey was conducted shortly after the 2022 flash flood, in which 452 male participants from the Ajmiriganj and Dharmapasha Upazilas in Bangladesh were surveyed. Mental health was assessed using the DASS-21 instrument, and we examined the variables associated…
Perceived-air pollution and self-reported health status
Air pollution is a serious health concern in rapidly developing countries like Bangladesh. This study investigates the correlation between self-reported health issues related to air pollution and perceived air pollution among adult Bangladeshis. A face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 398 adult residents who had lived in their current location for at least 3 years. The survey assessed self-reported health using 13 specific air pollution-r…
Mental health consequences of the 2024 Feni flash flood in Bangladesh
The 2024 flash flood in Feni District, Bangladesh, was an unforeseen disaster that significantly disrupted livelihoods, infrastructure, and overall well-being. While the physical and economic consequences of floods are widely studied, their impact on mental health remains underexplored, particularly in flood-prone regions like Bangladesh. This study examines the mental health issue experienced by flood survivors, focusing on depression, anxiety, …
Health and livelihood impacts of flood hazards on internally displaced persons in Pakistan
The unforeseen tide
Our study examines the mental health impacts of the flood, focusing on depression, anxiety, and stress, utilizing the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21). A total of 451 adult residents were surveyed through face-to-face interviews, selected via convenience and snowball sampling to ethically and effectively reach displaced, hard-to-access individuals affected by the 2024 flash flood in Cumilla District, Bangladesh. The survey colle…
Public perception on plastic pollution
This study explores the attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control of Dhaka city residents toward plastic pollution, using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as a framework. A cross-sectional survey of 435 participants was conducted online, targeting adults (≥ 18 years) with internet access. The survey consisted of 10 items each for attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, analyzed using descriptive stati…
Factors affecting self-reported occupational health-related problems
This study explores the factors affecting self-reported occupational health problems among improved traditional shrimp farmers in Southwestern Bangladesh. Data was collected from 270 farmers in the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, and Bagerhat using a structured questionnaire. According to stepwise and hierarchical logistic regression analyses, health problem reporting was associated with district of residence, education level, training, self-rated…
Holistic Landslide Preparedness among Ethnic Minorities
Impact of climate change and human intervention on mangrove, wetland and riverine ecosystems
Thinking as Relational Process and Pattern in Semiotic Cultural Psychology
Assessing livelihood vulnerability induced by climatic hazards
Purpose Bangladesh is highly exposed to climatic hazards, placing communities closely connected to the natural environment, such as fishermen, at significant risk. This study aims to understand the effect of climate change on the livelihood of the fisherman community. Design/methodology/approach This study assessed the vulnerability of fishermen communities in three unions of Shyamnagar Upazila: Munshiganj, Burigoalini and Gabura, using the livel…
Prevalence and associated factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among flood-affected women in Bangladesh
Floods are frequent climate-related disasters in Bangladesh, threatening physical safety, livelihoods, and mental health. Women are particularly vulnerable due to gendered roles, economic dependence, and caregiving duties. However, research on women’s mental health outcomes following recent flash floods is limited. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 504 women aged 18 years and above in Fulgazi and Sonagazi upazilas of Fen…
Perception and health implications of road-traffic noise pollution in Bangladesh
Road-traffic noise pollution is a critical yet underexplored public health issue in Bangladesh. This study investigates the relationship between perceived road-traffic noise exposure and self-reported health impacts among adults. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with 526 participants who had lived in their current location for over five years and identified road-traffic as the primary source of noise pollution. Linear regression anal…
Medicine (17 works) · Environmental health (14 works) · Geography (10 works) · Disaster Management and Resilience (9 works) · Environmental planning (8 works) · Environmental Science (8 works) · Business (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Economic growth (6 works)