Browsing by Author "Gazi, Rukhsana"

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Assessment of Retention, Perceived Usefulness, and Use of Family Health Card in the Bangladesh Health and Population Sector Programme
(2003) Gazi, Rukhsana; Khatun, Jahanara; Ashraf, Ali; Alam, Mahbub-ul-; Kabir, Humayun
Assessment of retention, perceived usefulness, use of family health card in the Bangladesh health and population programme
(International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research Bangladesh:Dhaka, 2003) Gazi, Rukhsana; Khatun, Jahanara; Ashraf, Ali; Mahbub-ul-Alam; Kabir, Humayun
Assessment of vulnerability to HIV infection of boatmen in Teknaf, Bangladesh
(2005) Gazi, Rukhsana
Barriers to Emergency Obstetric Care (EOC) and birth practices in rural Manikganj
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-09) Gazi, Rukhsana; Goodbum, Liz; Chowdhury, A Mushtaque R; Karim, Fazlul
This study aimed to explore the situation during delivery in rural homes and to identify the barriers to emergency obstetric care (EOC). Twenty sO< pregnant women were followed-up at home by experienced female interviewers. No notes were taken during the conversations but a detailed diary of each visit was made immediately after they returned to the base. Women themselves were often not aware of self care. A fear of sin which was attributed to the presence of unknown male doctors in the hospital acted as barrier. Women's relationship with their in-laws was found to be important. An early assessment and indication for referral by traditional birth attendants (TBAs) was important in the decision making process. TBAs were often trying to manage the complications by themselves. The hospital is a unfamiliar place for rural people. A common perception was that the hospital people pay attention only to rich and educated people. In-laws and neighbours jointly undertook the decision for hospitalization. All members of the community need to be educated about the danger signs of obstetric emergencies. For this poster charts, audio visual aids, folk drama might be used as effective tools for the information campaign. TBA training interventions should give more emphasis to early recognition of complications and early indications for referral.
Beliefs and practices regarding delivery and postpartum maternal morbidity in rural Bangladesh
(1995) Goodburn, Elizabeth A.; Gazi, Rukhsana; Chowdhury, A.M..R.
Demand-based reproductive health commodity project (DRHCP)
(2005) Gazi, Rukhsana; Mercer, Alec; Anwar, Iqbal
Functioning of thana functional improvement pilot project : perspectives of managers, service providers, clints, and community
(International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research Bangladesh:Dhaka, 2001) Gazi, Rukhsana; Uddin, A.H. Nowsher; Nazrul, Hazera
Functioning of Thana Functional Improvement Pilot Project: Perspectives of Managers, service Providers, Clients, and Community
(2001) Gazi, Rukhsana; Uddin, A.H. Nowsher; Nazrul, Hazera
Growth and development pattern of low birth weight infants in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-02) Gazi, Rukhsana; Karim, Fazlul
Infant feeding practices in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-08) Gazi, Rukhsana; Karim, Fazlul; Ali, Ahmed
This study was part of a longitudinal study on the consequences of low birth weight (LBW) babies which was carried out in three unions of Manikganj district during 1993- 1994. This study aimed to assess the breastfeeding practices among infants and to compare the weaning practices among LBW and normal birth weight infants. A total of 644 infants were registered within 48 hours of birth and they received monthly follow-up visit upto one year of age. Although breastfeeding was universal in the study population, detrimental feeding practices, such as the administration of pre-lacteal foods (75%) and rejection of colostrum (1 1 %) were prevalent among the mothers. There was a delay in initiation of first breastfeeding. Although 77% of the mothers exclusively breastfed their babies at the first month, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding decreased to 50% by the third month. The main reason for giving additional foods was that the mothers felt breastmilk was insufficient. A significantly higher proportion of LBW infants received additional feeding than the normal infants. It might be due to the mothers perception that the additional foe
Low birth weight in rural Bangladesh.
(Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 1994) Gazi, Rukhsana; Chowdhury, A.M..R.; Goodburn, Elizabeth A.
Low birth weight(LBW) was the major predictor of infant deaths: evidence from a prospective study in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-07) Gazi, Rukhsana; Karim, Fazlul; Ali, Ahmed
The study was the part of a longitudinal study on the consequences of low birth weight babies (LBW) in three unions of Manikganj district in Bangladesh. The study aimed to estimate the infant mortality rate In title study population ·and to identify the causes and factors related to infant deaths. Data was collected during 1993-1994. In this study pregnant mothers were registered at the third trimester of pregnancy. After delivery birth weights of a total 644 infants were recorded. The infants received monthly follow-up visits ti ll 1 year of age. All deaths during followup period were recorded. Low birth weight was identified as being the commonest factor contributing to infant deaths. Diarrhoeal disorder and ARI were major killer diseases. Poor weight gain by the mothers during pregnancy, multiparity, low education of parents, poor living condition were found to be linked with infant deaths. Detrimental feeding practices were prevalent among the mothers. It is important to provide information to all members of the community about consequences, prevention and care of LBW.
Morbidity pattern of infants in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-12) Gazi, Rukhsana; Karim, Fazlul; Chowdhury, AMR
This report is part of a prospective study Investigating the consequences of low birth weight on Infant growth, morbidity and feeding practices in rural Bangladesh. The study registered 644 infants who were followed-up for one year of their age. The study was conducted in three unions of Manikganj district of rural Bangladesh during 1993-1994 to observe the morbidity pattern of infants, assess the treatment pattern for illnesses, and to study the consequence of Low birth weight (LBW) on morbidity during infancy. The overall prevalence of illness was 4.6% among infants aged under 1 year. ARI was most prevalent morbidity among infants under 1 year. An infant suffers from 3-4 episodes of ARI or 2 episodes of diarrhoea or 1 episodes of skin infection during the first year of life. Among infants of 5-12 month old, diarrhoeal disorders (watery, mucoid or bloody type) occurred more frequently comparison to infants of 1-4 months old. Low socioeconomic condition, illiteracy of parents. poor and unhygienic living condition, might be linked with infant morbidity. We found high morbidity prevalence among LBW infants compared to normal or high birth weight infants, but this difference was not statistically significant. Among infants who received any treatment, 71% got allopathic treatment, the main treatment provider being the village doctors. A large proportion of infants did not receive any treatment due to the perception that ··tor mild Illness treatment is not necessary. Community should get health education on prevention, care and danger signs of major illnesses such as ARI and diarrhoea. Provision of sanitary latrines, safe water, and promotion of health education on personal hygiene and environmental sanitation might reduce the risk of morbidity among infants.
Perception of rural women on RTI/ STls
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998-09) Gazi, Rukhsana; Chowdhury, A Mushtaque R
Post-partum reproductive behavior regarding contraception and breastfeeding in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-07) Gazi, Rukhsana; Karim, Fazlul; Chowdhury, AMR; Mahmud, Shah Noor
The study was aimed to obtain information on knowledge of mothers about fecundity after childbirth and to explore the reproductive behavior of the mothers related to breastfeeding, postpartum abstinence and contraceptive practices. This was a comparative study between the WHOP of BRAC {Bogra Sadar thana) and a non program {Joypurhat) area. Data was collected by five female interviewers retrospectively from a total of 400 randomly selected women who were in 6 to 12 week of their post partum period. Women are most unlikely to adopt contraception unless they resume ft1enstruation as they believe that fecundity returns only after the resumption of menstruation. Whereas they tend to resume sexual activity within 40 days after childbirth. A significant higher proportion of women in the program area were found to have fed colostrum than in the non program area (92% vs 71 %), they were unlikely to be breast feeding exclusively. Mothers are loosing the contraceptive benefits of breastfeeding very soon after delivery and are at risk of subsequent conception. As reliance on lactational infertility alone is not advisable due to the early weaning and partial breast feeding, the program should increasingly promote the use of appropriate contraceptive methods from the early postpartum period.
Prevalence of post-partum genital tract infections in the mother and selected neonatal infections in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-05) Gazi, Rukhsana; Chowdhury, AMR; Mahmud, Shah Noor; Karim, Fazlul
The present study was designed to estimate the prevalence of post-partum infection and two neonatal infections in rural Bangladesh and to identify the factors and determinants related to these infections. In this study, a total of 400 women (200 from WHOP area and 200 from comparison area) were interviewed retrospectively through structured questionnaire. In general, the prevalence of post-partum infection and selected neonatal infection were lower in WH 0 P area than those of the comparison area. But the difference in prevalence rates between the program and comparison areas were not statistically significant. Again, the presence of trained TBAs during delivery could not provide beneficial effect in the outcome of post-partum infection in the program' area. In the program area, the mothers were still found to be using indigenous materials on cord of the neonates. Although, the results were less conclusive due to small number of samples, the delivery complications (prolonged labour, leaking membrane etc.) and the cultural factors such as using unclean water for washing the materials used as vaginal pads found to be associated with increased risk of post-partum infection.
Qualitative study examining migration, maternal health care, and family planning practices among slum dwellers living in Dhaka and Chittagong
(icddr,b, 2017) Gazi, Rukhsana; Nahar, Quamrun; Shelly, Sayeda Bilkis; Streatfield, Peter Kim; Blum, Lauren S.
Rapid assessment of demand-side financing experiences in Bangladesh
(International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research Bangladesh:Dhaka, 2008-09) Koehlmoos, Tracey Lynn Perez; Ashraf, Ali; Kabir, Humayun; Islam, Ziaul; Gazi, Rukhsana; Saha, Nirod Chandra; Khyang, Jacob
Rapid Assessment of Demand-side Financing Experiences in Bangladesh
(2008-09) Koehlmoos, Tracey Lynn Perez; Ashraf, Ali; Kabir, Humayun; Islam, Ziaul; Gazi, Rukhsana; Saha, Nirod Chandra; Khyang, Jacob
Reproductive health needs of adolescents in Bangladesh : a study report
(International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research Bangladesh:Dhaka, 1999) Nahar, Quamrun; Tunon, Cristobal; Houvras, Irit; Gazi, Rukhsana; Reza, Masud; Huq, Nafisa Lira; Barkat-e-Khuda