Jahar Bhowmik
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 2435442 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Jahar Bhowmik |
| PRENOMES | Jahar |
| SOBRENOME | Bhowmik |
| ASSINATURA | BHOWMIK J |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Swinburne University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9697-1968 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 17 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 17 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Examining effectual, ineffectual and problematic smartphone use
This qualitative study examines the multifaceted influences that shape effectual, ineffectual, and problematic smartphone use, as well as the strategies individuals employ to manage their smartphone dependence. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT), this research examined how cognitive, motivational, and behavioural factors interact in everyday smartphone engag…
Examining smartphone usage behaviour in the Covid-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a significant surge in smartphone usage, turning it into an essential tool for maintaining social connections, working remotely, and accessing information and entertainment. As a global situational and contextual disruption, this shift in smartphone usage during the pandemic has far-reaching implications, shaping post-pandemic usage patterns and potential dependencies on digital technology. Guided primarily by the U…
Understanding smartphone usage behaviours
This study involved developing and validating a brief problematic smartphone use and dependence (BPSUD) scale in a diverse adult Australian population to gain insights into causes and build a foundation for the prevention of PSUD. A sample of 1018 participants responded to a cross-sectional online survey. The study identified a uni-dimensional factor structure for the 4-item self-reported BPSUD scale, explaining 53.50% of the total variance, with…
Health literacy among adults in (Victoria), Australia after the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction Health literacy is known to be deficient in diverse populations. This study aims to evaluate the health literacy of a segment of Australia’s adult population following the COVID-19 pandemic.Method Using quantitative cross-sectional method utilising validated survey guided by STROBE checklist, we used student-led process convenience-based sampling technique for a segment of Australia’s adult population. We collected Sociodemographic a…
Examining Screen Time Features for Managing Problematic Smartphone Use and Dependence
Problematic smartphone use and dependence (PSUD) causes significant concerns, often resulting from excessive and habitual smartphone usage beyond functional needs. This study employs a mixed‐methods approach with an explanatory sequential design to investigate the factors influencing PSUD, while explicitly focusing on screen time features for management. By integrating the novel concept of the perceived awareness construct into the technology acc…
Factors Influencing Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, particularly affecting married women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where cultural norms often lead to its acceptance. Using data from national demographic and health surveys and a two-level hierarchical model, this study examines factors affecting IPV acceptance among married women in 20 LMICs. Studies show that higher education, greater wealth, decision-making power, urban res…
Telehealth counselling in residential aged care to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness
Exploring smartphone usage patterns and perceived dependency
Factors associated with married women’s attitude toward intimate partner violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global problem and has been reported to be significantly higher for women in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The researchers analyzed Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of married women in 20 LMICs to examine those most vulnerable to accepting IPV by investigating associated risk factors. The researchers revealed a higher level of acceptance of IPV among illiterate women from poorer households i…
Carer involvement with children and child‐friendly book ownership in Bangladesh
Two early childhood development aspects: carer involvement with children, and their ownership of age‐appropriate books, were evaluated. Children aged 0–4 years from Bangladesh, extracted from population‐based Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, were assessed using survey adjusted logistic regression models and district‐wise spatial distribution. Among 13 806 children, 11.2% had no shared activities with carers, and 60.7% had at least four sha…
Investigating factors affecting HIV/Aids knowledge among women in low and middle-income countries in Asia
Sustainable Development Goal 3 focuses on reducing HIV/AIDS spread, for which disseminating correct information on the disease is required. This study investigated factors associated with HIV/AIDS knowledge among women in several Asian LMICs. Global Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey-6 (MICS-6) for Bangladesh, Lao, Mongolia and Nepal were assessed. Bivariate analysis and generalised linear regression models were fitted. Overall, 60% of the respond…
Factors Associated with Low Birthweight in Low-and-Middle Income Countries in South Asia
Child with Low Birth Weight (LBW) has a higher risk of infant mortality, learning difficulties in childhood due to stunted growth and impaired neurodevelopment, is more likely to develop heart diseases and diabetes in adulthood. This study aimed to evaluate the latest demographic and health surveys (DHSs) across multiple countries in South Asia to determine the factors associated with LBW among these countries. Latest available DHS data across Af…
Married Women’s Attitude toward Intimate Partner Violence Is Influenced by Exposure to Media
This study estimated the attitudes of women toward accepting IPV at district level in Bangladesh and examined its relationship with sociodemographic predictors including exposure to media (e.g., newspaper, radio and television) using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey-2019 with a sample of 63,689 women. Around 25.6% women accepted IPV that geographically varied from 1.78% (Pirojpur) to 57.14% (Kurigram). Women regularly exposed to media were 1…
Child Marriage and Adolescent Motherhood
The persistently high prevalence of girl-child marriage and adolescent motherhood is a public health concern in Bangladesh. This study investigated the division-wise prevalence and the influence of education and religious affiliation on child marriage and adolescent motherhood among women in Bangladesh along with their consequences using 15,474 women aged 15-49 years from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18. Staggeringly, 82.5% w…
Concordance between Different Criteria for Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels and Risk Factors in People with High Blood Pressure in a Rural District in Bangladesh
Self-reported assessment of physical activity (PA) is commonly used in public health research. The present study investigated the concordance of self-reported PA assessed using the global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) and two different measurement approaches. Participants ( n = 307, aged 30-75 years with hypertension) were recruited from a rural area in Bangladesh. We analyzed the difference between the World Health Organization (WHO) re…
Utilisation of Skilled Birth Attendant in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Reducing the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a huge challenge. Maternal mortality is mostly attributed to low coverage of maternal health services. This study investigated the trajectories and predictors of skilled birth attendant (SBA) service utilisation in LMIC over the past two decades. The data was sourced from standard demographic and health surveys which included four surveys on women with…
Exposure of mobile phones and mass media in maternal health services use in developing nations
Communications through mobile phones and mass media have shown to be useful for health promotion activities in developing nations. This study explored the potential association of mothers’ mobile phone ownership and mass media exposure on maternal health care services in a developing nation setting: urban Bangladesh. The Urban Health Survey 2013 was examined for antenatal care, delivery assistance, and postnatal care of both mothers and children …
Exposure of mobile phones and mass media in maternal health services use in developing nations
Communications through mobile phones and mass media have shown to be useful for health promotion activities in developing nations. This study explored the potential association of mothers’ mobile phone ownership and mass media exposure on maternal health care services in a developing nation setting: urban Bangladesh. The Urban Health Survey 2013 was examined for antenatal care, delivery assistance, and postnatal care of both mothers and children …
Exposure of mobile phones and mass media in maternal health services use in developing nations
Communications through mobile phones and mass media have shown to be useful for health promotion activities in developing nations. This study explored the potential association of mothers’ mobile phone ownership and mass media exposure on maternal health care services in a developing nation setting: urban Bangladesh. The Urban Health Survey 2013 was examined for antenatal care, delivery assistance, and postnatal care of both mothers and children …
Child Marriage and Adolescent Motherhood
The persistently high prevalence of girl-child marriage and adolescent motherhood is a public health concern in Bangladesh. This study investigated the division-wise prevalence and the influence of education and religious affiliation on child marriage and adolescent motherhood among women in Bangladesh along with their consequences using 15,474 women aged 15-49 years from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18. Staggeringly, 82.5% w…
Concordance between Different Criteria for Self-Reported Physical Activity Levels and Risk Factors in People with High Blood Pressure in a Rural District in Bangladesh
Self-reported assessment of physical activity (PA) is commonly used in public health research. The present study investigated the concordance of self-reported PA assessed using the global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) and two different measurement approaches. Participants ( n = 307, aged 30-75 years with hypertension) were recruited from a rural area in Bangladesh. We analyzed the difference between the World Health Organization (WHO) re…
Utilisation of Skilled Birth Attendant in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Reducing the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remains a huge challenge. Maternal mortality is mostly attributed to low coverage of maternal health services. This study investigated the trajectories and predictors of skilled birth attendant (SBA) service utilisation in LMIC over the past two decades. The data was sourced from standard demographic and health surveys which included four surveys on women with…
Factors Associated with Low Birthweight in Low-and-Middle Income Countries in South Asia
Child with Low Birth Weight (LBW) has a higher risk of infant mortality, learning difficulties in childhood due to stunted growth and impaired neurodevelopment, is more likely to develop heart diseases and diabetes in adulthood. This study aimed to evaluate the latest demographic and health surveys (DHSs) across multiple countries in South Asia to determine the factors associated with LBW among these countries. Latest available DHS data across Af…
Married Women’s Attitude toward Intimate Partner Violence Is Influenced by Exposure to Media
This study estimated the attitudes of women toward accepting IPV at district level in Bangladesh and examined its relationship with sociodemographic predictors including exposure to media (e.g., newspaper, radio and television) using the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey-2019 with a sample of 63,689 women. Around 25.6% women accepted IPV that geographically varied from 1.78% (Pirojpur) to 57.14% (Kurigram). Women regularly exposed to media were 1…
Carer involvement with children and child‐friendly book ownership in Bangladesh
Two early childhood development aspects: carer involvement with children, and their ownership of age‐appropriate books, were evaluated. Children aged 0–4 years from Bangladesh, extracted from population‐based Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, were assessed using survey adjusted logistic regression models and district‐wise spatial distribution. Among 13 806 children, 11.2% had no shared activities with carers, and 60.7% had at least four sha…
Investigating factors affecting HIV/Aids knowledge among women in low and middle-income countries in Asia
Sustainable Development Goal 3 focuses on reducing HIV/AIDS spread, for which disseminating correct information on the disease is required. This study investigated factors associated with HIV/AIDS knowledge among women in several Asian LMICs. Global Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey-6 (MICS-6) for Bangladesh, Lao, Mongolia and Nepal were assessed. Bivariate analysis and generalised linear regression models were fitted. Overall, 60% of the respond…
Factors associated with married women’s attitude toward intimate partner violence
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a global problem and has been reported to be significantly higher for women in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The researchers analyzed Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data of married women in 20 LMICs to examine those most vulnerable to accepting IPV by investigating associated risk factors. The researchers revealed a higher level of acceptance of IPV among illiterate women from poorer households i…
Examining Screen Time Features for Managing Problematic Smartphone Use and Dependence
Problematic smartphone use and dependence (PSUD) causes significant concerns, often resulting from excessive and habitual smartphone usage beyond functional needs. This study employs a mixed‐methods approach with an explanatory sequential design to investigate the factors influencing PSUD, while explicitly focusing on screen time features for management. By integrating the novel concept of the perceived awareness construct into the technology acc…
Factors Influencing Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Women
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread issue, particularly affecting married women in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where cultural norms often lead to its acceptance. Using data from national demographic and health surveys and a two-level hierarchical model, this study examines factors affecting IPV acceptance among married women in 20 LMICs. Studies show that higher education, greater wealth, decision-making power, urban res…
Telehealth counselling in residential aged care to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness
Exploring smartphone usage patterns and perceived dependency
Examining effectual, ineffectual and problematic smartphone use
This qualitative study examines the multifaceted influences that shape effectual, ineffectual, and problematic smartphone use, as well as the strategies individuals employ to manage their smartphone dependence. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and Uses and Gratifications Theory (UGT), this research examined how cognitive, motivational, and behavioural factors interact in everyday smartphone engag…
Examining smartphone usage behaviour in the Covid-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a significant surge in smartphone usage, turning it into an essential tool for maintaining social connections, working remotely, and accessing information and entertainment. As a global situational and contextual disruption, this shift in smartphone usage during the pandemic has far-reaching implications, shaping post-pandemic usage patterns and potential dependencies on digital technology. Guided primarily by the U…
Understanding smartphone usage behaviours
This study involved developing and validating a brief problematic smartphone use and dependence (BPSUD) scale in a diverse adult Australian population to gain insights into causes and build a foundation for the prevention of PSUD. A sample of 1018 participants responded to a cross-sectional online survey. The study identified a uni-dimensional factor structure for the 4-item self-reported BPSUD scale, explaining 53.50% of the total variance, with…
Health literacy among adults in (Victoria), Australia after the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction Health literacy is known to be deficient in diverse populations. This study aims to evaluate the health literacy of a segment of Australia’s adult population following the COVID-19 pandemic.Method Using quantitative cross-sectional method utilising validated survey guided by STROBE checklist, we used student-led process convenience-based sampling technique for a segment of Australia’s adult population. We collected Sociodemographic a…
Medicine (11 obras) · Environmental health (9 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Demography (6 obras) · Developing country (6 obras) · Economic growth (6 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (6 obras) · Population (6 obras) · Geography (5 obras)