Nasar U Ahmed
Biographic Data
| ID | 3930036 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nasar U Ahmed |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nasar U |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahmed |
| SIGNATURE | AHMED N U |
| AFFILIATIONS | At the time of the writing, Gillian Haber, Nasar U. Ahmed, and Vukosaava Pekovic were with the Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
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 …
Changes in prevalence, and factors associated with tobacco use among Bangladeshi school students
There was a decline in tobacco use, especially among female students. Male students were higher tobacco user. It appeared anti-smoking campaign and age restriction policies were working
Factors Explaining Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Rates of Physician Recommendation for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Objectives. Physician recommendation plays a crucial role in receiving endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). This study explored factors associated with racial/ethnic differences in rates of screening recommendation. Methods. Data on 5900 adults eligible for endoscopic screening were obtained from the National Health Interview Survey. Odds ratios of receiving an endoscopy recommendation were calculated for selected variables. Planned,…
Clustering Very Low-Income, Insured Women’s Mammography Screening Barriers Into Potentially Functional Subgroups
Family History of Cancer and Its Association With Breast Cancer Risk Perception and Repeat Mammography
Objectives. We examined the strength of association between family history of breast cancer and family history of other cancers with breast cancer risk perception and repeat mammography. Methods. The sample included 6706 women, aged 46 to 74 years, with no breast cancer history. Multinomial logistic regression assessed the association between family history of cancer and breast cancer risk perception. Structural equation modeling estimated the re…
Are Women With Functional Limitations at High Risk of Underutilization of Mammography Screening
Bhat‐dhara— catching rice
This ethnographic study explores bhat‐dhara ("catching rice"), a cultural milestone in Bangladesh, indicating the child's readiness for family meals. Following focus group discussions on bhat‐dhara concepts, a household rice allocation rule and child heights were obtained from 30 participating families with children aged 2–9 years. Criteria for bhat‐dhara include: eruption of two‐year‐old molars; ability to walk; carry 1–2 kg weight; name and rea…
A longitudinal study of the impact of behavioural change intervention on cleanliness, diarrhoeal morbidity and growth of children in rural Bangladesh
A longitudinal study of the impact of behavioural change intervention on cleanliness, diarrhoeal morbidity and growth of children in rural Bangladesh
Factors Explaining Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Rates of Physician Recommendation for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Objectives. Physician recommendation plays a crucial role in receiving endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). This study explored factors associated with racial/ethnic differences in rates of screening recommendation. Methods. Data on 5900 adults eligible for endoscopic screening were obtained from the National Health Interview Survey. Odds ratios of receiving an endoscopy recommendation were calculated for selected variables. Planned,…
Family History of Cancer and Its Association With Breast Cancer Risk Perception and Repeat Mammography
Objectives. We examined the strength of association between family history of breast cancer and family history of other cancers with breast cancer risk perception and repeat mammography. Methods. The sample included 6706 women, aged 46 to 74 years, with no breast cancer history. Multinomial logistic regression assessed the association between family history of cancer and breast cancer risk perception. Structural equation modeling estimated the re…
A longitudinal study of the impact of behavioural change intervention on cleanliness, diarrhoeal morbidity and growth of children in rural Bangladesh
Bhat‐dhara— catching rice
This ethnographic study explores bhat‐dhara ("catching rice"), a cultural milestone in Bangladesh, indicating the child's readiness for family meals. Following focus group discussions on bhat‐dhara concepts, a household rice allocation rule and child heights were obtained from 30 participating families with children aged 2–9 years. Criteria for bhat‐dhara include: eruption of two‐year‐old molars; ability to walk; carry 1–2 kg weight; name and rea…
Are Women With Functional Limitations at High Risk of Underutilization of Mammography Screening
Clustering Very Low-Income, Insured Women’s Mammography Screening Barriers Into Potentially Functional Subgroups
Family History of Cancer and Its Association With Breast Cancer Risk Perception and Repeat Mammography
Objectives. We examined the strength of association between family history of breast cancer and family history of other cancers with breast cancer risk perception and repeat mammography. Methods. The sample included 6706 women, aged 46 to 74 years, with no breast cancer history. Multinomial logistic regression assessed the association between family history of cancer and breast cancer risk perception. Structural equation modeling estimated the re…
Factors Explaining Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Rates of Physician Recommendation for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Objectives. Physician recommendation plays a crucial role in receiving endoscopic screening for colorectal cancer (CRC). This study explored factors associated with racial/ethnic differences in rates of screening recommendation. Methods. Data on 5900 adults eligible for endoscopic screening were obtained from the National Health Interview Survey. Odds ratios of receiving an endoscopy recommendation were calculated for selected variables. Planned,…
Changes in prevalence, and factors associated with tobacco use among Bangladeshi school students
There was a decline in tobacco use, especially among female students. Male students were higher tobacco user. It appeared anti-smoking campaign and age restriction policies were working
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 …
Medicine (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Population (6 works) · Cancer (4 works) · Demography (4 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (4 works) · Breast cancer (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works)