Lubna Hossain
Biographic Data
| ID | 7553366 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lubna Hossain |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lubna |
| FAMILY NAME | Hossain |
| SIGNATURE | HOSSAIN L |
| AFFILIATIONS | International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4494-0833 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
From hope to health
Background: Orphaned adolescent girls face critical barriers to accessing accurate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, which predisposes them to risky sexual behaviours and their consequences. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'HopeBox' intervention in improving SRH knowledge among orphaned adolescent girls living in orphanages in Bangladesh. Methods: We adopted a pre- and post-test design to conduct the study from January…
Prevalence and determinants of premature or early menopause
BACKGROUND: Premature (<40 years) or early (40-44 years) menopause is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and premature mortality. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) appear to have a higher prevalence, although multicountry comparative data are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and determinants of premature or early menopause among women aged 30-49 years in 44 LMICs. ME…
Availability and readiness of health facilities to provide emergency obstetric care in eight low- and lower-middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Despite progress in reducing global maternal mortality in recent decades, low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) continue to face major challenges. To reduce preventable maternal deaths, the WHO recommends emergency obstetric care (EmOC) in health facilities (HFs). However, up-to-date multi-country evidence on availability and readiness in LLMICs remains very limited. Hence, we analysed EmOC service availability and readiness…
Effect of an integrated intervention on the availability and completeness of Robson ten group classification system-related data in district hospitals in Bangladesh
Background: The Government of Bangladesh's routine data capturing system of health care facilities doesn't adequately capture Robson ten group classification system (TGCS)-related variables required to monitor caesarean section rates. To address this gap, we developed an integrated intervention and assessed its impact on the Robson TGCS-related variables availability and completeness. Methods: We conducted implementation research in eight distric…
Stillbirths by maternal-obstetric characteristics and Robson classification system
Background: Understanding maternal-obstetric determinants is key to stillbirth prevention. The Robson classification system enables monitoring and identification of high-risk groups. This study examined the prevalence and distribution of antepartum and intrapartum stillbirths by maternal-obstetric characteristics and Robson groups in district hospitals of Bangladesh. Methods: tests. Results: Out of 15 529 deliveries, 3.9% were stillbirths (56.6% …
Pregnancy loss in rural Bangladesh
Background: Pregnancy loss, encompassing miscarriage/spontaneous and induced abortion, has substantial physical and mental health consequences for women. However, population-level evidence on its occurrence in Bangladesh remains limited, with most data derived from reports and small-scale community-based studies. Here we provide population-level estimates of pregnancy loss and examine associated factors in rural Bangladesh. Methods: We analysed d…
Trends of childhood Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure prevalence, determinants and inequity in Bangladesh
Objective: The childhood Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) effectively identifies multiple anthropometric deficits among under-five children. This study aimed to analyse undernutrition among under-five children, as measured by childhood CIAF, to evaluate trends, determinants and disparities in Bangladesh between 2007 and 2022. Design: The study utilised data from five rounds of the nationally representative cross-sectional Banglade…
Setting stakeholder-led research priorities for advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh using CHNRI method
Background: Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are essential for individuals' health, well-being, survival, and economic development. A stakeholder-led approach to research prioritisation was essential to guide SRHR-related research in Bangladesh. Accordingly, we conducted a research prioritisation exercise to identify health research priorities related to SRHR in Bangladesh. Methods: We adopted the Child Health and Nutrition Resear…
Welcoming pregnant women
Background: Maternal mortality remains high in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh, driven by preventable causes such as inadequate health care access and delays in receiving care in health facilities, highlighting the need for improved support in health facilities. This study aimed to explore the opportunities and difficulties of introducing 'Welcome Persons', a hospital navigation and support cadre for pregnant women, from the pers…
Adolescent and young adult mortality in Bangladesh
Background: In 2021, over 1.5 million adolescents (aged 10-19 years) and young adults (aged 20-24 years) died globally, approximately 4500 deaths daily. However, research on causes and factors influencing deaths among adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh is limited. We aimed to address this gap by identifying the leading causes of mortality and the factors affecting adolescent and young adult deaths. Methods: We conducted two cross-sectiona…
Enhancing emergency obstetric care navigation through a ‘Welcome Person’ model
Background: Maternal mortality remains critical in Bangladesh, driven by delays in accessing timely care at health care facilities. Globally, a woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy or childbirth, often due to systemic inefficiencies in health care. In Bangladesh, high maternal mortality rates are worsened by overcrowded facilities, limited resources, and complex procedures. The 'three delays' model identifies barriers to care, with the thi…
Effect of involvement of midwives in maternal care on patient and provider satisfaction in secondary-level public health facilities in Bangladesh
Background: Maternity care satisfaction for pregnant women and recently delivered mothers is linked to both short- and long-term complications. For health care providers, dissatisfaction can lead to high turnover, reduced efficiency, and decreased service quality. Increased midwifery care coverage enhances satisfaction; however, the Government of Bangladesh-sanctioned midwife positions are limited to the primary health care level only, not extend…
Unveiling the dimension of regional disparities
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted essential health care services worldwide, including those related to immunisation. National data from Bangladesh shows that child immunisation may have been adversely affected by the pandemic but regional evidence is limited. We therefore aimed to explore the regional differences in the indirect effects of COVID-19 on child immunisation in Bangladesh. Methods: We extracted dat…
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Unveiling the dimension of regional disparities
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted essential health care services worldwide, including those related to immunisation. National data from Bangladesh shows that child immunisation may have been adversely affected by the pandemic but regional evidence is limited. We therefore aimed to explore the regional differences in the indirect effects of COVID-19 on child immunisation in Bangladesh. Methods: We extracted dat…
Setting stakeholder-led research priorities for advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Bangladesh using CHNRI method
Background: Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are essential for individuals' health, well-being, survival, and economic development. A stakeholder-led approach to research prioritisation was essential to guide SRHR-related research in Bangladesh. Accordingly, we conducted a research prioritisation exercise to identify health research priorities related to SRHR in Bangladesh. Methods: We adopted the Child Health and Nutrition Resear…
Welcoming pregnant women
Background: Maternal mortality remains high in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh, driven by preventable causes such as inadequate health care access and delays in receiving care in health facilities, highlighting the need for improved support in health facilities. This study aimed to explore the opportunities and difficulties of introducing 'Welcome Persons', a hospital navigation and support cadre for pregnant women, from the pers…
Adolescent and young adult mortality in Bangladesh
Background: In 2021, over 1.5 million adolescents (aged 10-19 years) and young adults (aged 20-24 years) died globally, approximately 4500 deaths daily. However, research on causes and factors influencing deaths among adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh is limited. We aimed to address this gap by identifying the leading causes of mortality and the factors affecting adolescent and young adult deaths. Methods: We conducted two cross-sectiona…
Enhancing emergency obstetric care navigation through a ‘Welcome Person’ model
Background: Maternal mortality remains critical in Bangladesh, driven by delays in accessing timely care at health care facilities. Globally, a woman dies every two minutes from pregnancy or childbirth, often due to systemic inefficiencies in health care. In Bangladesh, high maternal mortality rates are worsened by overcrowded facilities, limited resources, and complex procedures. The 'three delays' model identifies barriers to care, with the thi…
Effect of involvement of midwives in maternal care on patient and provider satisfaction in secondary-level public health facilities in Bangladesh
Background: Maternity care satisfaction for pregnant women and recently delivered mothers is linked to both short- and long-term complications. For health care providers, dissatisfaction can lead to high turnover, reduced efficiency, and decreased service quality. Increased midwifery care coverage enhances satisfaction; however, the Government of Bangladesh-sanctioned midwife positions are limited to the primary health care level only, not extend…
From hope to health
Background: Orphaned adolescent girls face critical barriers to accessing accurate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge, which predisposes them to risky sexual behaviours and their consequences. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'HopeBox' intervention in improving SRH knowledge among orphaned adolescent girls living in orphanages in Bangladesh. Methods: We adopted a pre- and post-test design to conduct the study from January…
Prevalence and determinants of premature or early menopause
BACKGROUND: Premature (<40 years) or early (40-44 years) menopause is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and premature mortality. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) appear to have a higher prevalence, although multicountry comparative data are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence and determinants of premature or early menopause among women aged 30-49 years in 44 LMICs. ME…
Availability and readiness of health facilities to provide emergency obstetric care in eight low- and lower-middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Despite progress in reducing global maternal mortality in recent decades, low- and lower-middle-income countries (LLMICs) continue to face major challenges. To reduce preventable maternal deaths, the WHO recommends emergency obstetric care (EmOC) in health facilities (HFs). However, up-to-date multi-country evidence on availability and readiness in LLMICs remains very limited. Hence, we analysed EmOC service availability and readiness…
Effect of an integrated intervention on the availability and completeness of Robson ten group classification system-related data in district hospitals in Bangladesh
Background: The Government of Bangladesh's routine data capturing system of health care facilities doesn't adequately capture Robson ten group classification system (TGCS)-related variables required to monitor caesarean section rates. To address this gap, we developed an integrated intervention and assessed its impact on the Robson TGCS-related variables availability and completeness. Methods: We conducted implementation research in eight distric…
Stillbirths by maternal-obstetric characteristics and Robson classification system
Background: Understanding maternal-obstetric determinants is key to stillbirth prevention. The Robson classification system enables monitoring and identification of high-risk groups. This study examined the prevalence and distribution of antepartum and intrapartum stillbirths by maternal-obstetric characteristics and Robson groups in district hospitals of Bangladesh. Methods: tests. Results: Out of 15 529 deliveries, 3.9% were stillbirths (56.6% …
Pregnancy loss in rural Bangladesh
Background: Pregnancy loss, encompassing miscarriage/spontaneous and induced abortion, has substantial physical and mental health consequences for women. However, population-level evidence on its occurrence in Bangladesh remains limited, with most data derived from reports and small-scale community-based studies. Here we provide population-level estimates of pregnancy loss and examine associated factors in rural Bangladesh. Methods: We analysed d…
Trends of childhood Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure prevalence, determinants and inequity in Bangladesh
Objective: The childhood Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) effectively identifies multiple anthropometric deficits among under-five children. This study aimed to analyse undernutrition among under-five children, as measured by childhood CIAF, to evaluate trends, determinants and disparities in Bangladesh between 2007 and 2022. Design: The study utilised data from five rounds of the nationally representative cross-sectional Banglade…
Global Maternal and Child Health (9 works) · Medicine (6 works) · MEDLINE (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · Global Health and Surgery (3 works) · Pregnancy (3 works) · Trauma and Emergency Care Studies (3 works)