Nuruzzaman Khan
Biographic Data
| ID | 3862917 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nuruzzaman Khan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nuruzzaman |
| FAMILY NAME | Khan |
| SIGNATURE | KHAN N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4550-4363 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 41 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 41 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Unmet need for health care services among Rohingya Refugees living in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char in Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face major healthcare challenges, and access to services to those relocated to Bhasan Char is a growing global concern. This study explores the prevalence of unmet healthcare needs across physical and mental health conditions among Rohingya refugees, compare variations between camps in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char, and identifies key determinants of unmet healthcare needs overall and by camp location. We analyzed da…
Reproductive Coercion and Abuse Among Forcibly Displaced Populations Worldwide
Reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA) is a significant public health issue, with high prevalence expected in forcibly displaced populations. Despite its severe health impacts, studies on the extent, determinants, and impacts of RCA in forcibly displaced populations are notably lacking. This systematic review examines forcibly displaced women’s experiences of RCA, its perpetrators, associated factors, and health consequences. We conducted a system…
WHO launches global network of institutes to strengthen capacity for health inequality monitoring
This article introduces the global WHO-managed Health Inequality Monitoring Network, which is dedicated to strengthening and expanding health inequality monitoring practices at global, regional and country levels. Launched in 2025, the Health Inequality Monitoring Network consists of 12 inaugural institutional members, represented by over 140 affiliated individuals spanning all world regions. The Network aims to: strengthen capacities for health …
Barriers to cervical cancer screening among refugee women
Cervical cancer disproportionately affects vulnerable populations including refugee women. Understanding the barriers to cervical cancer screening uptake in this group is crucial to inform targeted interventions and improve health outcomes. This review aimed to identify barriers hindering their access to cervical cancer screening. Five databases - Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and SCOPUS - were searched in December 2024. The inclusion c…
Effectiveness of an Integrated Community-Based Livelihood and Rehabilitation Intervention on the Social Capital of Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
IMCBR significantly improved caregivers' social capital, particularly its structural components, in rural Bangladesh
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 factors associated with psychosocial distress and trauma among Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char in Bangladesh
Psychosocial distress is significantly higher among Rohingya refugees in Bhasan Char than in Cox's Bazar, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support in isolated settings
The association of solid fuel use in households for cooking with elevated blood pressure among reproductive-aged married women in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is experiencing a rapid increase in hypertension prevalence, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged communities. The higher use of solid fuel in these communities could be one of the significant factors contributing to this trend, but evidence supporting this hypothesis is limited in Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the associations of household solid fuel use and its exposure level with systolic and dias…
Clustering of home delivery in Bangladesh and its predictors
Around half of births in Bangladesh occur at home without skilled birth personnel. This study aims to identify the geographical hot spots and cold spots of home delivery in Bangladesh and associated factors. We analyzed data from the 2017/2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey. The outcome variable was home delivery without skilled personnel supervision (yes, no). Explanatory variables include…
Short birth interval in the Asia-Pacific region
Factors associated with essential newborn care practices among non-institutional births in urban Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: Non-institutional births remain prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, associated with a majority of adverse maternal and child health outcomes, including maternal and child mortality. Ensuring essential newborn care (ENC) practices for these non-institutional births is crucial for reducing these adverse outcomes. This study aimed to identify the prevalence, and factors associated with the adoption of ENC practices among non-i…
The mPower (Mother’s Power) Initiative
The mPower intervention successfully improved health literacy and likely increased rehabilitation service utilization among mothers of children with CP in rural Bangladesh
Covid-19 vaccine uptake in individuals with functional difficulty, disability, and comorbid conditions
In Bangladesh, COVID-19 vaccine uptake was relatively low among individuals with disabilities. The existing COVID-19 vaccine rollout programs and similar future programs should prioritise individuals with disabilities and include targeted strategies to reach them
Examining the influence of child nutritional disorders on early childhood development in Bangladesh
Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between various forms of child nutritional disorders and early childhood development in Bangladesh. Design: We analysed data from the nationally representative cross-sectional 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Early childhood development was evaluated using the Early Childhood Development Index (ECDI), which comprised 10 yes-or-no questions across four domains: literacy-…
Exploring the impact of preconception care and unintended pregnancy on access to antenatal healthcare services among Rohingya women
Maternal healthcare service utilization is alarmingly low among Rohingya refugees, with a significant lack of preconception care and a high prevalence of unintended pregnancies. This underscores the critical importance of implementing awareness-building programs to increase uptake of antenatal healthcare services
Contraception Crisis in Somalia
Background . Despite global efforts to promote contraceptive use and ensure reproductive health, Somalia continues to face significant challenges in this regard. This study aims to explore the prevalence of contraceptive use in Somalia and identify the determinants influencing its use. Methods . A total of 8,162 reproductive‐aged women’s data were analyzed extracted from 2020 Somali Health and Demographic Survey. The outcome variable was contrace…
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
Prevalence of, and risk factors for, diabetes and prediabetes in Bangladesh
To estimate the age-standardized prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes and identify factors associated with these conditions at individual, household, and community levels. Data from 11952 Bangladeshi adults aged 18–95 years available from the most recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18 were used. Anthropometric measurements and fasting blood glucose samples were taken as part of the survey. Prevalence estimates of diabetes and …
Prevalence and risk factors of short birth interval in Bangladesh
The Sustainable Development Goals 3 targets significant reductions in maternal and under-five deaths by 2030. The prevalence of these deaths is significantly associated with short birth intervals (SBI). Identification of factors associated with SBI is pivotal for intervening with appropriate programmes to reduce occurrence of SBI and associated adverse consequences. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with SBI in Bangladesh. A to…
Too many yet too few caesarean section deliveries in Bangladesh
Caesarean section (CS) use is rising rapidly in Bangladesh, though lack of CS use remains common among disadvantage women. This increases risks of long-term obstetric complications as well as maternal and child deaths among disadvantage women. We aimed to determine the interaction effects of women’s disadvantage characteristics on CS use in Bangladesh. For this we have analysed a t otal of 27,093 women’s data extracted from five rounds of Banglad…
Negative effects of short birth interval on child mortality in low- and middle-income countries
Availability and readiness of health care facilities and their effects on under-five mortality in Bangladesh
Background: Under-five mortality is unacceptably high in Bangladesh instead of governmental level efforts to reduce its prevalence over the years. Increased availability and accessibility to the health care facility and its services can play a significant role to reduce its occurrence. We explored the associations of several forms of child mortality with health facility level factors. Methods: The 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey …
Global, regional, and national progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 for neonatal and child health
BACKGROUND: Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of children younger than 5 years to less than 25 per 1000 livebirths, for each country by 2030. To understand current rates, recent trends, and potential trajectories of child mortality for the next decade, we present the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, a…
Exploring the impact of preconception care and unintended pregnancy on access to antenatal healthcare services among Rohingya women
Maternal healthcare service utilization is alarmingly low among Rohingya refugees, with a significant lack of preconception care and a high prevalence of unintended pregnancies. This underscores the critical importance of implementing awareness-building programs to increase uptake of antenatal healthcare services
Mapping inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding in low- and middle-income countries, 2000-2018
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)-giving infants only breast-milk for the first 6 months of life-is a component of optimal breastfeeding practices effective in preventing child morbidity and mortality. EBF practices are known to vary by population and comparable subnational estimates of prevalence and progress across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are required for planning policy and interventions. Here we present a geospatial analysis of E…
Low utilisation of postnatal care among women with unwanted pregnancy
Pregnancy complications are the major cause of maternal and newborn deaths in low- and middle-income countries that are more frequently associated with unintended pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends postnatal care (PNC) for women and their newborns within 24 hr of birth to prevent pregnancy complications and associated adverse outcomes. We, therefore, examined the relationship between unintended pregnancy and PNC use in Bang…
Inequalities in Utilization of Maternal Reproductive Health Care Services in Urban Bangladesh
This study examined inequalities in the utilization of maternal reproductive health care services in urban Bangladesh. Data of 6,617 urban women were extracted from most recent two rounds of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, conducted in the years 2011 and 2014. Inequalities in the utilization of antenatal checkup, receiving care from a skilled birth attendant, delivery in health care facilities, and postnatal care were investigated throu…
Effect of exclusive breastfeeding on selected adverse health and nutritional outcomes
Data of this study were collected following the guidelines of ICF International and Bangladesh Medical Research Council. The registration number of data collection is 132,989.0.000 and the data-request was registered on September 11, 2016
Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016
BACKGROUND: Alcohol use is a leading risk factor for death and disability, but its overall association with health remains complex given the possible protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption on some conditions. With our comprehensive approach to health accounting within the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016, we generated improved estimates of alcohol use and alcohol-attributable deaths and disability-adjus…
Measuring performance on the Healthcare Access and Quality Index for 195 countries and territories and selected subnational locations
BACKGROUND: A key component of achieving universal health coverage is ensuring that all populations have access to quality health care. Examining where gains have occurred or progress has faltered across and within countries is crucial to guiding decisions and strategies for future improvement. We used the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016) to assess personal health-care access and quality with the Healthc…
Estimates of the global, regional, and national morbidity, mortality, and aetiologies of lower respiratory infections in 195 countries, 1990–2016
BACKGROUND: Lower respiratory infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study 2016, provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of lower respiratory infections in 195 countries. This study assesses cases, deaths, and aetiologies spanning the past 26 years and shows how the burden of lower respiratory infection has changed in people of all ages. MET…
Past, present, and future of global health financing
BACKGROUND: Comprehensive and comparable estimates of health spending in each country are a key input for health policy and planning, and are necessary to support the achievement of national and international health goals. Previous studies have tracked past and projected future health spending until 2040 and shown that, with economic development, countries tend to spend more on health per capita, with a decreasing share of spending from developme…
Does parental migration have any impact on nutritional disorders among left-behind children in Bangladesh
Objective Rates of migration have increased substantially in recent years and so has the number of left-behind children (LBC). We investigated the impact of parental migration on nutritional disorders of LBC in Bangladesh. Design We analysed data from the nationally representative cross-sectional Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2012–2013. Child stunting, wasting and underweight were used as measures of nutritional disorders. Descriptive statist…
Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors, 1990–2019
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), principally ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, are the leading cause of global mortality and a major contributor to disability. This paper reviews the magnitude of total CVD burden, including 13 underlying causes of cardiovascular death and 9 related risk factors, using estimates from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019. GBD, an ongoing multinational collaboration to provide comparable and consisten…
Effects of underlying morbidities on the occurrence of deaths in Covid-19 patients
Modern Contraceptive Use Following an Unplanned Birth in Bangladesh
CONTEXT: Ineffective use or nonuse of contraceptives following an unplanned birth can contribute to the risk of a subsequent unintended pregnancy; however, the literature on the relationship between unintended pregnancy and postpartum contraceptive use is sparse, especially in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: Data on 4,493 women from the 2014 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey were analyzed; the subjects of the analysis had had a …
Trends and determinants of anaemia in women of Nepal
In Nepal, the prevalence of anaemia decreased by 1% from 2006 to 2011 but increased by 6% from 2011 to 2016. In this study, we examined the changes in prevalence by possible factors from 2006 to 2016 along with the factors associated with anaemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) using the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) data from years 2006, 2011 and 2016. We used rate of change analysis to explore average annual rate of c…
Barriers in access to healthcare services for individuals with disorders of sex differentiation in Bangladesh
DSD population in Bangladesh have limited access to healthcare facilities and facing multiple barriers to get healthcare services. Initiatives from the government and social organizations are important to ensure their access to healthcare services
Low utilisation of postnatal care among women with unwanted pregnancy
Pregnancy complications are the major cause of maternal and newborn deaths in low- and middle-income countries that are more frequently associated with unintended pregnancy. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends postnatal care (PNC) for women and their newborns within 24 hr of birth to prevent pregnancy complications and associated adverse outcomes. We, therefore, examined the relationship between unintended pregnancy and PNC use in Bang…
Inequalities in Utilization of Maternal Reproductive Health Care Services in Urban Bangladesh
This study examined inequalities in the utilization of maternal reproductive health care services in urban Bangladesh. Data of 6,617 urban women were extracted from most recent two rounds of Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, conducted in the years 2011 and 2014. Inequalities in the utilization of antenatal checkup, receiving care from a skilled birth attendant, delivery in health care facilities, and postnatal care were investigated throu…
Global, regional, and national progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 for neonatal and child health
BACKGROUND: Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths, and reduction of death of children younger than 5 years to less than 25 per 1000 livebirths, for each country by 2030. To understand current rates, recent trends, and potential trajectories of child mortality for the next decade, we present the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, a…
Does unintended pregnancy have an impact on skilled delivery care use in Bangladesh? A nationally representative cross-sectional study using Demography and Health Survey data
Skilled delivery care has been targeted in the Sustainable Development Goals to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths, which mostly occur because of birthing complications. Birthing complications are more frequent in women with unintended than intended pregnancies, and around 43% of total pregnancies in low- and middle-income countries are unintended. This study quantified the impact of unintended pregnancy on skilled birth attendance an…
Attitudes to and experiences of intimate partner violence among Rohingya women who married before eighteen years of age
Currently, around a million Rohingya refugees live in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. This study examines the attitudes toward physical abuse and experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) of Rohingya refugee women who experienced child marriage. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Rohingya refugee settlement at Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Attitudes towards physical abuse have been assessed by a set of five questions that asked the situation …
Mapping inequalities in exclusive breastfeeding in low- and middle-income countries, 2000-2018
Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF)-giving infants only breast-milk for the first 6 months of life-is a component of optimal breastfeeding practices effective in preventing child morbidity and mortality. EBF practices are known to vary by population and comparable subnational estimates of prevalence and progress across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are required for planning policy and interventions. Here we present a geospatial analysis of E…
Prevalence of, and risk factors for, diabetes and prediabetes in Bangladesh
To estimate the age-standardized prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes and identify factors associated with these conditions at individual, household, and community levels. Data from 11952 Bangladeshi adults aged 18–95 years available from the most recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18 were used. Anthropometric measurements and fasting blood glucose samples were taken as part of the survey. Prevalence estimates of diabetes and …
Prevalence and risk factors of short birth interval in Bangladesh
The Sustainable Development Goals 3 targets significant reductions in maternal and under-five deaths by 2030. The prevalence of these deaths is significantly associated with short birth intervals (SBI). Identification of factors associated with SBI is pivotal for intervening with appropriate programmes to reduce occurrence of SBI and associated adverse consequences. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with SBI in Bangladesh. A to…
Too many yet too few caesarean section deliveries in Bangladesh
Caesarean section (CS) use is rising rapidly in Bangladesh, though lack of CS use remains common among disadvantage women. This increases risks of long-term obstetric complications as well as maternal and child deaths among disadvantage women. We aimed to determine the interaction effects of women’s disadvantage characteristics on CS use in Bangladesh. For this we have analysed a t otal of 27,093 women’s data extracted from five rounds of Banglad…
Negative effects of short birth interval on child mortality in low- and middle-income countries
Availability and readiness of health care facilities and their effects on under-five mortality in Bangladesh
Background: Under-five mortality is unacceptably high in Bangladesh instead of governmental level efforts to reduce its prevalence over the years. Increased availability and accessibility to the health care facility and its services can play a significant role to reduce its occurrence. We explored the associations of several forms of child mortality with health facility level factors. Methods: The 2017-18 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey …
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
The association of solid fuel use in households for cooking with elevated blood pressure among reproductive-aged married women in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is experiencing a rapid increase in hypertension prevalence, particularly in socio-economically disadvantaged communities. The higher use of solid fuel in these communities could be one of the significant factors contributing to this trend, but evidence supporting this hypothesis is limited in Bangladesh. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the associations of household solid fuel use and its exposure level with systolic and dias…
Clustering of home delivery in Bangladesh and its predictors
Around half of births in Bangladesh occur at home without skilled birth personnel. This study aims to identify the geographical hot spots and cold spots of home delivery in Bangladesh and associated factors. We analyzed data from the 2017/2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey and the 2017 Bangladesh Health Facility Survey. The outcome variable was home delivery without skilled personnel supervision (yes, no). Explanatory variables include…
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