ARM Mehrab Ali
Biographic Data
| ID | 5420295 |
|---|---|
| NAME | ARM Mehrab Ali |
| GIVEN NAMES | ARM Mehrab |
| FAMILY NAME | Ali |
| SIGNATURE | ALI A M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Child Health Research Foundation |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5442-7147 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Physical activity levels and associated factors among Rohingya older adults living in the refugee camp in Bangladesh
Physical inactivity increases with age, yet evidence on physical activity (PA) among older adults affected by forced displacement remains scarce, particularly in refugee camp settings. We aimed to assess PA levels and identify associated factors among Rohingya older adults aged ≥60 years living in refugee camps in Southern Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May and August 2024. PA was assessed using the Physical Activity V…
Breaking ground
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war that has resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century (1,2). Even prior to this war, Sudan suffered from a severe shortage of healthcare workers (HCWs) due to recurring hostilities, forced displacement, voluntary exit of skilled professionals outside of the country, and destruction of educational infrastructure-with the number of physicians, nurses, and other health…
Family formation among adolescent Rohingya refugees; trajectories into adolescent marriage and childbearing in Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh
Not applicable
Perceived Social Support Among Older Adults Residing in the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
Background Older refugees often experience limited support due to restricted mobility, scarce resources and limited attention to their needs. This study examined perceived social support and its determinants among older adults living in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among Rohingya older adults aged ≥ 60 years in five subcamps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, between November and December 2021. …
Covid-19-related stigma among older adults residing in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
Promotion of livelihood opportunities to address food insecurity in Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh
The world is facing a tremendous problem in the form of food insecurity that is posing a great challenge to achieving sustainable development goal 2 of creating a hunger-free world. Refugees and displaced populations are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity and malnutrition, who lack any productive assets and depend on aid. Rohingya refugees, displaced from Myanmar and took refuge in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, live in a crowded unhealthy envi…
Anxiety and Stress Related to Covid-19 Among the Community Dwelling Older Adults Residing in the Largest Refugee Camp of the World
The current cross-sectional study was conducted among 864 older adults aged ≥ 60 years residing in Rohingya refugee camp through face-to-face interviews during November–December 2021. COVID-19-related anxiety was measured using the five-point Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and perceived stress using the 10-point Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The linear regression model identified the factors associated with COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived…
Stigma toward people with Covid-19 among Bangladeshi older adults
The onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its overwhelming physical and mental health burden can result in stigmatization toward the disease and those affected. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of COVID-19-related stigma and its associated factors among older people in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,045 Bangladeshi older adults aged 60 years and above through telephone interviews in Septe…
Ensuring the global Covid-19 vaccine equity
Lockdowns and other COVID-19 containment measures enforced to kerb the pandemic have had a massive impact on the overall growth of the world. Income-generating activities have been reduced, but the impact is more consequential among the low- and middle-income countries. The disproportionate access to vaccines between wealthy and poor countries has resulted in 'vaccine apartheid.' An 'every-country-for-itself' approach or 'vaccine nationalism' cou…
Changes in Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Reported Hypertension among Bangladeshi Older Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The present study aimed to assess the changes in the prevalence and determinants of self-reported hypertension among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. This repeated cross-sectional study was conducted on two successive occasions (October 2020 and September 2021), overlapping the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The survey was conducted through telephone interviews among Bangladeshi older adults…
Do Old Age and Comorbidity via Non-Communicable Diseases Matter for Covid-19 Mortality? A Path Analysis
This paper used Our World data for coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) death count, test data, stringency, and transmission count and prepared a path model for COVID-19 deaths. We augmented the model with age structure-related variables and comorbidity via non-communicable diseases for 117 countries of the world for September 23, 2021, on a cross-section basis. A broad-based global quantitative study incorporating these two prominent channels wit…
Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has seriously disrupted health services in many countries including Bangladesh. This research aimed to explore whether Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) older adults in Bangladesh faced difficulties accessing medicines and routine medical care services amid this pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 Rohingya older adults aged 60 years and above residing in Rohingya refugee camps…
Exploring fear of Covid-19 and its correlates among older adults in Bangladesh
OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to assess the perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among older adults in Bangladesh. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2020 among 1032 older Bangladeshi adults aged ≥60 years. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on participants' characteristics and COVID-19 related information. Perceived fear of COVID-19 was measured using the seven-item Fear o…
Prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals or FDMNs) older adults in Bangladesh amid the Covid-19 pandemic
DS are highly prevalent in older Rohingya FDMNs during COVID-19. The findings of the present study call for immediate arrangement of mental health care services and highlight policy implications to ensure the well-being of older FDMNs
Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during Covid-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh
The present study explored the changes in tobacco use patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and their correlates among older adults in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1032 older adults aged ≥60 years in Bangladesh through telephone interviews in October 2020. Participants' characteristics and COVID-19-related information were gathered using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were asked if they noted…
Perceived Change in Tobacco Use and Its Associated Factors among Older Adults Residing in Rohingya Refugee Camps during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh
This study explored the perceived change in tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among older adults residing in Rohingya refugee camps, also referred to as Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Bangladesh. The study followed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in October 2020 among 416 older adults aged 60 years and above. A purposive sampling technique was applied to identify eligible participants, and fac…
Anxiety and Stress Related to Covid-19 Among the Community Dwelling Older Adults Residing in the Largest Refugee Camp of the World
The current cross-sectional study was conducted among 864 older adults aged ≥ 60 years residing in Rohingya refugee camp through face-to-face interviews during November–December 2021. COVID-19-related anxiety was measured using the five-point Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and perceived stress using the 10-point Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The linear regression model identified the factors associated with COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived…
Do Old Age and Comorbidity via Non-Communicable Diseases Matter for Covid-19 Mortality? A Path Analysis
This paper used Our World data for coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) death count, test data, stringency, and transmission count and prepared a path model for COVID-19 deaths. We augmented the model with age structure-related variables and comorbidity via non-communicable diseases for 117 countries of the world for September 23, 2021, on a cross-section basis. A broad-based global quantitative study incorporating these two prominent channels wit…
Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the Covid-19 pandemic in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 has seriously disrupted health services in many countries including Bangladesh. This research aimed to explore whether Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) older adults in Bangladesh faced difficulties accessing medicines and routine medical care services amid this pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 416 Rohingya older adults aged 60 years and above residing in Rohingya refugee camps…
Exploring fear of Covid-19 and its correlates among older adults in Bangladesh
OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to assess the perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among older adults in Bangladesh. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in October 2020 among 1032 older Bangladeshi adults aged ≥60 years. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on participants' characteristics and COVID-19 related information. Perceived fear of COVID-19 was measured using the seven-item Fear o…
Prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals or FDMNs) older adults in Bangladesh amid the Covid-19 pandemic
DS are highly prevalent in older Rohingya FDMNs during COVID-19. The findings of the present study call for immediate arrangement of mental health care services and highlight policy implications to ensure the well-being of older FDMNs
Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during Covid-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh
The present study explored the changes in tobacco use patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and their correlates among older adults in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1032 older adults aged ≥60 years in Bangladesh through telephone interviews in October 2020. Participants' characteristics and COVID-19-related information were gathered using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were asked if they noted…
Perceived Change in Tobacco Use and Its Associated Factors among Older Adults Residing in Rohingya Refugee Camps during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh
This study explored the perceived change in tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors among older adults residing in Rohingya refugee camps, also referred to as Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Bangladesh. The study followed a cross-sectional design and was conducted in October 2020 among 416 older adults aged 60 years and above. A purposive sampling technique was applied to identify eligible participants, and fac…
Stigma toward people with Covid-19 among Bangladeshi older adults
The onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its overwhelming physical and mental health burden can result in stigmatization toward the disease and those affected. This study aimed to measure the prevalence of COVID-19-related stigma and its associated factors among older people in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,045 Bangladeshi older adults aged 60 years and above through telephone interviews in Septe…
Ensuring the global Covid-19 vaccine equity
Lockdowns and other COVID-19 containment measures enforced to kerb the pandemic have had a massive impact on the overall growth of the world. Income-generating activities have been reduced, but the impact is more consequential among the low- and middle-income countries. The disproportionate access to vaccines between wealthy and poor countries has resulted in 'vaccine apartheid.' An 'every-country-for-itself' approach or 'vaccine nationalism' cou…
Changes in Prevalence and Determinants of Self-Reported Hypertension among Bangladeshi Older Adults during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The present study aimed to assess the changes in the prevalence and determinants of self-reported hypertension among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. This repeated cross-sectional study was conducted on two successive occasions (October 2020 and September 2021), overlapping the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The survey was conducted through telephone interviews among Bangladeshi older adults…
Covid-19-related stigma among older adults residing in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
Promotion of livelihood opportunities to address food insecurity in Rohingya refugee camps of Bangladesh
The world is facing a tremendous problem in the form of food insecurity that is posing a great challenge to achieving sustainable development goal 2 of creating a hunger-free world. Refugees and displaced populations are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity and malnutrition, who lack any productive assets and depend on aid. Rohingya refugees, displaced from Myanmar and took refuge in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, live in a crowded unhealthy envi…
Anxiety and Stress Related to Covid-19 Among the Community Dwelling Older Adults Residing in the Largest Refugee Camp of the World
The current cross-sectional study was conducted among 864 older adults aged ≥ 60 years residing in Rohingya refugee camp through face-to-face interviews during November–December 2021. COVID-19-related anxiety was measured using the five-point Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and perceived stress using the 10-point Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). The linear regression model identified the factors associated with COVID-19-related anxiety and perceived…
Family formation among adolescent Rohingya refugees; trajectories into adolescent marriage and childbearing in Cox’s Bazar Bangladesh
Not applicable
Perceived Social Support Among Older Adults Residing in the Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
Background Older refugees often experience limited support due to restricted mobility, scarce resources and limited attention to their needs. This study examined perceived social support and its determinants among older adults living in the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted among Rohingya older adults aged ≥ 60 years in five subcamps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, between November and December 2021. …
Physical activity levels and associated factors among Rohingya older adults living in the refugee camp in Bangladesh
Physical inactivity increases with age, yet evidence on physical activity (PA) among older adults affected by forced displacement remains scarce, particularly in refugee camp settings. We aimed to assess PA levels and identify associated factors among Rohingya older adults aged ≥60 years living in refugee camps in Southern Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between May and August 2024. PA was assessed using the Physical Activity V…
Breaking ground
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war that has resulted in one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century (1,2). Even prior to this war, Sudan suffered from a severe shortage of healthcare workers (HCWs) due to recurring hostilities, forced displacement, voluntary exit of skilled professionals outside of the country, and destruction of educational infrastructure-with the number of physicians, nurses, and other health…
Medicine (13 works) · Disease (9 works) · Pandemic (9 works) · Refugee (8 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (7 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (7 works) · Geography (7 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works)