Naveed Ahmed
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6162437 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Naveed Ahmed |
| PRENOMES | Naveed |
| SOBRENOME | Ahmed |
| ASSINATURA | AHMED N |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Aga Khan University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9145-5585 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 25 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 6 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2014 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Exploring risk factors associated with catastrophic health expenditure on diarrhea management in Karachi, Pakistan, 2022-2024
Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) is a situation where a household’s out-of-pocket medical payments are excessively high relative to its income, potentially leading to impoverishment. This study explores the risk factors associated with CHE in the management of diarrhea among children enrolled in Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) facilities in Karachi, Pakistan. We conducted a secondary analysis of data from 1,400 children presenting with dia…
Frequency and correlates of non-receipt of age-appropriate vaccination among children aged 6-35 months with medically attended diarrhea
Complete childhood immunization protects children from long-term health complications and disabilities caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Enterics for Global Health (EFGH)- Shigella surveillance was a two-year study measuring incidence rates and consequences of Shigella among children aged 6–35 months in seven sites located in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Here, we estimated the prevalence and factors associated with non-receipt of age-app…
From Sprawl to Sustainable Urbanization in the Global South
Rapid migration-driven urbanization in developing nations poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability and policy effectiveness. This study investigates the interplay between migration, urban growth, and environmental policy in Karachi and Quetta, Pakistan—two cities with distinct urbanization trajectories. Integrating an adapted Pressure-State-Response (PSR) framework with a mixed-methods approach, the research combines survey da…
The feasibility of promoting recreational physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes in urban Bangladesh
Urbanisation has contributed to increased sedentary behaviour, which is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. In South Asia, the type 2 diabetes burden is rapidly increasing, and there is a need to understand the effect of different social categories, such as gender, socio-economic status, and diabetes status, in shaping opportunities to participate in physical activity. We used a rapid participatory qualitative research methodology …
Covid-19 vaccines side effects among the general population during the pandemic
Background and aims The general population have depicted concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and its long-term effects on human health. Pakistan being on the verge of the pandemic is in more demand for vaccination and immunization. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccines side effects among the general population. Methods A cross-sectional face-to-face study was carried out among individuals who received eith…
A cluster randomised controlled trial of community groups using Participatory Learning and Action to prevent and control diabetes and intermediate hyperglycaemia in rural Bangladesh
Community mobilisation through Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) has been shown to be effective for a range of health outcomes, including diabetes. Using a cluster randomised controlled trial we evaluated the impact of a PLA community mobilisation intervention for diabetes prevention and control when implemented in rural Bangladesh in 2021–2022 and adapted to the evolving context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 108 PLA groups held a minimum of 13…
The burden of common mental disorders and their association with diabetes in rural Bangladesh
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and common mental disorders (CMDs), including depression and anxiety, are significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, evidence on the distribution and associations between T2DM and CMDs in rural LMIC populations remains limited. We aimed to examine this relationship in a sample of adults from rural Bangladesh. Methods: In this cross-sectional …
Towards sustainable methanol production
National economic benefits through high-speed train services
The connectivity and dependency between various connected locations has become stronger as the rate of urbanization and economic expansion has accelerated. Transport has played a critical role in promoting the flow of economic benefits and growth across linked geographical areas since its origin. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to provide deeper insights into the relationship between service quality and client satisfaction by exploring t…
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of vaccinators about expanded programs on immunization
Introduction: The periodic evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers, including vaccinators, concerning expanded programs on immunization (EPI) is very crucial for a better healthcare system. This study was carried out to assess the KAP of vaccinators about the EPI, including cold storage of vaccines and their practices related to vaccine cold chain management. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from…
Living with depression and diabetes
Diabetes and depression are both serious health conditions. While their relationship is bidirectional and each condition adversely affects outcomes for the other, they are treated separately. In low and middle income countries, such as Bangladesh and Pakistan, health systems are already stretched and the integration of diabetes and depression care is rarely a priority. Within this context through interviews with patients, healthcare workers and p…
Investigation of Progressive Learning within a Statics Course
Previous research has demonstrated a link between prior knowledge and student success in engineering courses. However, while course-to-course relations exist, researchers have paid insufficient attention to internal course performance development. This study aims to address this gap—designed to quantify and thus extract meaningful insights—by examining a fundamental engineering course, Statics, from three perspectives: (1) progressive learning re…
Stakeholder perceptions on scaling-up community-led interventions for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh
Research highlighted the need for a preventative community engagement strategy to address NCDs, and the potential to utilise existing cadres to scale-up community-led interventions. It will be important to work with key stakeholders to address gender issues and ensure flexibility and responsiveness to community concerns. We indicate areas for further implementation research to develop scaled-up models of community-led interventions to address NCD…
New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
A multi-objective robust possibilistic programming approach for sustainable disaster waste management under disruptions and uncertainties
Changes in non-communicable diseases, diet and exercise in a rural Bangladesh setting before and after the first wave of Covid-19
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is high in rural Bangladesh. Given the complex multi-directional relationships between NCDs, COVID-19 infections and control measures, exploring pandemic impacts in this context is important. We conducted two cross-sectional surveys of adults ≥30-years in rural Faridpur district, Bangladesh, in February to March 2020 (survey 1, pre-COVID-19), and January to March 2021 (survey 2, post-lockdown). A new…
Equity impact of participatory learning and action community mobilisation and mHealth interventions to prevent and control type 2 diabetes and intermediate hyperglycaemia in rural Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: A cluster randomised trial of mHealth and participatory learning and action (PLA) community mobilisation interventions showed that PLA significantly reduced the prevalence of intermediate hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the incidence of T2DM among adults in rural Bangladesh; mHealth improved knowledge but showed no effect on glycaemic outcomes. We explore the equity of intervention reach and impact. METHODS: Int…
Long Term Impact on Lung Function of Patients With Moderate and Severe Covid-19. A Prospective Cohort Study
Background: In Pakistan, the cases of COVID-19 have declined from 6000 per day in June to 600 in September 2020. A significant number of patients continue to recover from the disease, however, little is known about the lung function capacity among survivors. We aim to determine the long-term impact on lung function capacity in patients who have survived moderate or severe COVID-19 disease in a resource-poor setting. Methods: This prospective coho…
Purchase intention toward organic food among young consumers using theory of planned behavior
This study aims to propose an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) which helps us to investigate young Chinese consumers from college and university, and who are aged 18 to 30 years, on purchase intention for organic food. Using a sample of 515, analyses were done using structural equation modeling. The findings indicated that attitude (A), subjective norms (SNs), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) have positive effects on t…
Learning from a diabetes mHealth intervention in rural Bangladesh
There is an urgent need for population-based interventions to slow the growth of the diabetes epidemic in low-and middle-income countries. We tested the effectiveness of a population-based mHealth voice messaging intervention for T2DM prevention and control in rural Bangladesh through a cluster randomised controlled trial. mHealth improved knowledge and awareness about T2DM but there was no detectable effect on T2DM occurrence. We conducted mixed…
Heat Emergencies
Heat waves are the second leading cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality affecting millions of individuals globally, every year. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and practices of community residents and healthcare professionals with respect to identification and treatment of heat emergencies. A qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, with the residents of an urban squ…
Care-seeking and managing diabetes in rural Bangladesh
ISRCTN41083256 . Registered on 30/03/2016
Developing a theory-driven contextually relevant mHealth intervention
In order to respond to the local needs of a community in Bangladesh, a process of formative research, drawing on behavioural theory helped in the development of awareness-raising and behaviour change mHealth messages through helping us to conceptualise and understand behaviour (for example by categorising behaviour into specific domains) and subsequently identify specific behavioural strategies to target the behaviour
Growth and body composition of children aged 2–4 years after exposure to community mobilisation women’s groups in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: Women's groups interventions in Bangladesh reduced neonatal deaths by 38% and improved hygienic delivery, newborn care practices and breast feeding. We explore the longer-term impact of exposure to women's groups during pregnancy on child growth at 2-4 years. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional survey of child anthropometric measures (analysed as z-scores) among children born to women who had participated in the women's groups int…
Development and Initial Validation of the Observer-Rated Housing Quality Scale (OHQS) in a Multisite Trial of Housing First
New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
Equity impact of participatory learning and action community mobilisation and mHealth interventions to prevent and control type 2 diabetes and intermediate hyperglycaemia in rural Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: A cluster randomised trial of mHealth and participatory learning and action (PLA) community mobilisation interventions showed that PLA significantly reduced the prevalence of intermediate hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the incidence of T2DM among adults in rural Bangladesh; mHealth improved knowledge but showed no effect on glycaemic outcomes. We explore the equity of intervention reach and impact. METHODS: Int…
Development and Initial Validation of the Observer-Rated Housing Quality Scale (OHQS) in a Multisite Trial of Housing First
Development and Initial Validation of the Observer-Rated Housing Quality Scale (OHQS) in a Multisite Trial of Housing First
Growth and body composition of children aged 2–4 years after exposure to community mobilisation women’s groups in Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: Women's groups interventions in Bangladesh reduced neonatal deaths by 38% and improved hygienic delivery, newborn care practices and breast feeding. We explore the longer-term impact of exposure to women's groups during pregnancy on child growth at 2-4 years. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional survey of child anthropometric measures (analysed as z-scores) among children born to women who had participated in the women's groups int…
Developing a theory-driven contextually relevant mHealth intervention
In order to respond to the local needs of a community in Bangladesh, a process of formative research, drawing on behavioural theory helped in the development of awareness-raising and behaviour change mHealth messages through helping us to conceptualise and understand behaviour (for example by categorising behaviour into specific domains) and subsequently identify specific behavioural strategies to target the behaviour
Long Term Impact on Lung Function of Patients With Moderate and Severe Covid-19. A Prospective Cohort Study
Background: In Pakistan, the cases of COVID-19 have declined from 6000 per day in June to 600 in September 2020. A significant number of patients continue to recover from the disease, however, little is known about the lung function capacity among survivors. We aim to determine the long-term impact on lung function capacity in patients who have survived moderate or severe COVID-19 disease in a resource-poor setting. Methods: This prospective coho…
Purchase intention toward organic food among young consumers using theory of planned behavior
This study aims to propose an extended model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) which helps us to investigate young Chinese consumers from college and university, and who are aged 18 to 30 years, on purchase intention for organic food. Using a sample of 515, analyses were done using structural equation modeling. The findings indicated that attitude (A), subjective norms (SNs), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) have positive effects on t…
Learning from a diabetes mHealth intervention in rural Bangladesh
There is an urgent need for population-based interventions to slow the growth of the diabetes epidemic in low-and middle-income countries. We tested the effectiveness of a population-based mHealth voice messaging intervention for T2DM prevention and control in rural Bangladesh through a cluster randomised controlled trial. mHealth improved knowledge and awareness about T2DM but there was no detectable effect on T2DM occurrence. We conducted mixed…
Heat Emergencies
Heat waves are the second leading cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality affecting millions of individuals globally, every year. The aim of this study was to understand the perceptions and practices of community residents and healthcare professionals with respect to identification and treatment of heat emergencies. A qualitative study was conducted using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, with the residents of an urban squ…
Care-seeking and managing diabetes in rural Bangladesh
ISRCTN41083256 . Registered on 30/03/2016
A multi-objective robust possibilistic programming approach for sustainable disaster waste management under disruptions and uncertainties
Changes in non-communicable diseases, diet and exercise in a rural Bangladesh setting before and after the first wave of Covid-19
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is high in rural Bangladesh. Given the complex multi-directional relationships between NCDs, COVID-19 infections and control measures, exploring pandemic impacts in this context is important. We conducted two cross-sectional surveys of adults ≥30-years in rural Faridpur district, Bangladesh, in February to March 2020 (survey 1, pre-COVID-19), and January to March 2021 (survey 2, post-lockdown). A new…
Equity impact of participatory learning and action community mobilisation and mHealth interventions to prevent and control type 2 diabetes and intermediate hyperglycaemia in rural Bangladesh
BACKGROUND: A cluster randomised trial of mHealth and participatory learning and action (PLA) community mobilisation interventions showed that PLA significantly reduced the prevalence of intermediate hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the incidence of T2DM among adults in rural Bangladesh; mHealth improved knowledge but showed no effect on glycaemic outcomes. We explore the equity of intervention reach and impact. METHODS: Int…
Investigation of Progressive Learning within a Statics Course
Previous research has demonstrated a link between prior knowledge and student success in engineering courses. However, while course-to-course relations exist, researchers have paid insufficient attention to internal course performance development. This study aims to address this gap—designed to quantify and thus extract meaningful insights—by examining a fundamental engineering course, Statics, from three perspectives: (1) progressive learning re…
Stakeholder perceptions on scaling-up community-led interventions for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh
Research highlighted the need for a preventative community engagement strategy to address NCDs, and the potential to utilise existing cadres to scale-up community-led interventions. It will be important to work with key stakeholders to address gender issues and ensure flexibility and responsiveness to community concerns. We indicate areas for further implementation research to develop scaled-up models of community-led interventions to address NCD…
New insights into the rural development economies under the moderating role of gender equality and mediating role of rural women development
National economic benefits through high-speed train services
The connectivity and dependency between various connected locations has become stronger as the rate of urbanization and economic expansion has accelerated. Transport has played a critical role in promoting the flow of economic benefits and growth across linked geographical areas since its origin. Therefore, the purpose of this paper was to provide deeper insights into the relationship between service quality and client satisfaction by exploring t…
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of vaccinators about expanded programs on immunization
Introduction: The periodic evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers, including vaccinators, concerning expanded programs on immunization (EPI) is very crucial for a better healthcare system. This study was carried out to assess the KAP of vaccinators about the EPI, including cold storage of vaccines and their practices related to vaccine cold chain management. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from…
Living with depression and diabetes
Diabetes and depression are both serious health conditions. While their relationship is bidirectional and each condition adversely affects outcomes for the other, they are treated separately. In low and middle income countries, such as Bangladesh and Pakistan, health systems are already stretched and the integration of diabetes and depression care is rarely a priority. Within this context through interviews with patients, healthcare workers and p…
Covid-19 vaccines side effects among the general population during the pandemic
Background and aims The general population have depicted concern about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and its long-term effects on human health. Pakistan being on the verge of the pandemic is in more demand for vaccination and immunization. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the COVID-19 vaccines side effects among the general population. Methods A cross-sectional face-to-face study was carried out among individuals who received eith…
A cluster randomised controlled trial of community groups using Participatory Learning and Action to prevent and control diabetes and intermediate hyperglycaemia in rural Bangladesh
Community mobilisation through Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) has been shown to be effective for a range of health outcomes, including diabetes. Using a cluster randomised controlled trial we evaluated the impact of a PLA community mobilisation intervention for diabetes prevention and control when implemented in rural Bangladesh in 2021–2022 and adapted to the evolving context of the COVID-19 pandemic. 108 PLA groups held a minimum of 13…
The burden of common mental disorders and their association with diabetes in rural Bangladesh
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and common mental disorders (CMDs), including depression and anxiety, are significant public health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, evidence on the distribution and associations between T2DM and CMDs in rural LMIC populations remains limited. We aimed to examine this relationship in a sample of adults from rural Bangladesh. Methods: In this cross-sectional …
Towards sustainable methanol production
Exploring risk factors associated with catastrophic health expenditure on diarrhea management in Karachi, Pakistan, 2022-2024
Catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) is a situation where a household’s out-of-pocket medical payments are excessively high relative to its income, potentially leading to impoverishment. This study explores the risk factors associated with CHE in the management of diarrhea among children enrolled in Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) facilities in Karachi, Pakistan. We conducted a secondary analysis of data from 1,400 children presenting with dia…
Frequency and correlates of non-receipt of age-appropriate vaccination among children aged 6-35 months with medically attended diarrhea
Complete childhood immunization protects children from long-term health complications and disabilities caused by vaccine-preventable diseases. Enterics for Global Health (EFGH)- Shigella surveillance was a two-year study measuring incidence rates and consequences of Shigella among children aged 6–35 months in seven sites located in Asia, Latin America and Africa. Here, we estimated the prevalence and factors associated with non-receipt of age-app…
From Sprawl to Sustainable Urbanization in the Global South
Rapid migration-driven urbanization in developing nations poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability and policy effectiveness. This study investigates the interplay between migration, urban growth, and environmental policy in Karachi and Quetta, Pakistan—two cities with distinct urbanization trajectories. Integrating an adapted Pressure-State-Response (PSR) framework with a mixed-methods approach, the research combines survey da…
The feasibility of promoting recreational physical activity to manage type 2 diabetes in urban Bangladesh
Urbanisation has contributed to increased sedentary behaviour, which is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. In South Asia, the type 2 diabetes burden is rapidly increasing, and there is a need to understand the effect of different social categories, such as gender, socio-economic status, and diabetes status, in shaping opportunities to participate in physical activity. We used a rapid participatory qualitative research methodology …
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