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Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection among University Students in Central Bangladesh
(Scopus, 2021) Islam, Md. Rabiul; Sheba, Nusrat Hosain; Islam, Md. Torikul; Rahman, Md. Mostafizur; Hossain, Sharmin; Hussain, Md. Anower; Islam, Shariful; Chowdhruy, ABM Alauddin; Sikder, Tajuddin; Chowdhury, Moniruddin; Reuben, Rine Christopher; Muhammad, Faisal
This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and determinants of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among university students in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 614 students from five universities in central Bangladesh. Data were collected on demographic information, immunization history, medical and blood transfusion history through the face-to-face interview. Blood samples were collected and screened for anti-HBsAg using ELISA, HBsAg Rapid Test-cassette, and immune chromatographic test. The overall seroprevalence of HBV infection was 5.0%, and vaccination coverage was 19.2% among the participants. Students having a history of surgery (OR 11.004, 95% CI 3.211–37.707), blood transfusion (OR 5.651, 95% CI 0.965–33.068), being married (OR 4.776, 95% CI 1.508–15.127), and not being vaccinated (OR 9.825, 95% CI 1.130–85.367) were at higher risk of being infected by HBV. This study showed the endemicity of HBV infection among the Bangladeshi population. Marriage, surgical or blood transfusion history, not being vaccinated were the determinants of HBV infection within the study population. Public health initiatives for preventing HBV infection at the university levels should be envisaged.
Determinants of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection Among University Students in Central Bangladesh
(Daffodil International University, 2021-09-07) Islam, Md. Rabiul; Sheba, Nusrat Hosain; Islam, Md. Torikul; Rahman, Md. Mostafizur; Hossain, Sharmin; Hussain, Md. Anower; Islam, Shariful; Chowdhruy, ABM Alauddin; Sikder, Tajuddin; Chowdhury, Moniruddin; Reuben, Rine Christopher; Muhammad, Faisal
This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and determinants of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among university students in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 614 students from five universities in central Bangladesh. Data were collected on demographic information, immunization history, medical and blood transfusion history through the face-to-face interview. Blood samples were collected and screened for anti-HBsAg using ELISA, HBsAg Rapid Test-cassette, and immune chromatographic test. The overall seroprevalence of HBV infection was 5.0%, and vaccination coverage was 19.2% among the participants. Students having a history of surgery (OR 11.004, 95% CI 3.211–37.707), blood transfusion (OR 5.651, 95% CI 0.965–33.068), being married (OR 4.776, 95% CI 1.508–15.127), and not being vaccinated (OR 9.825, 95% CI 1.130–85.367) were at higher risk of being infected by HBV. This study showed the endemicity of HBV infection among the Bangladeshi population. Marriage, surgical or blood transfusion history, not being vaccinated were the determinants of HBV infection within the study population. Public health initiatives for preventing HBV infection at the university levels should be envisaged.
Simulation and Performance Optimization of High Efficiency Triple-junction Solar Cells Using an Advanced Mscs-1d Simulator
(International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 2021) Shahjahan, M.; Ahmed, Kazi Rumana; Al Hadrami, Ahmed; Islam, Md. Rabiul; Hossain, Sharmin; Khan, Md. Sabur
Poor academic performance is challenging for students, parents, and teachers. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the factors associated with the poor academic performance of 661 undergraduate students who scored CGPA ≤2.5 from a selected private university of Dhaka City, Bangladesh, using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested and self-administered questionnaire. Of the study participants, male preponderance (88.4%) was found, and 77.9% of them selected the study programs by themselves. Poor academic performance was found significantly correlated with irregular class attendance (p=0.003), father’s low education level (p)
Thalassemia in Bangladesh
(Daffodil International University, 2019-07-17) Chowdhury, Moniruddin; Sheba, Nusrat Hossain; Hossain, Sharmin; Khanom, Khurshida; Hussain, Md. Anower; Islam, Md. Rabiul
Thalassemia is a common form of hemoglobin disorder that has been emerged as a global public health concern. It is more common in developing countries than the developed countries. There is a lack of adequate data on the population-based estimation of thalassemia in the country. A scoping study was performed according to York methodology. The study aimed to find out the current situation and prevention strategies of thalassemia in Bangladesh. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates beta-thalassemia carrier and hemoglobin E (HbE) carrier as 3% and 4% respectively in Bangladesh. A study among school children shows that the prevalence of beta-thalassemia trait and HbE trait in Bangladesh are 4.1% and 6.1% respectively. Although WHO has advocated and promoted thalassemia prevention programs from the early 1970s and several countries have already set up comprehensive national thalassemia prevention programs, there is no such program in Bangladesh still now. Considering the ethical issues, government policy, local structures, social values, religion, and cultural tradition of our country some comprehensive thalassemia prevention strategies can be suggested. Health education, awareness, premarital screening and thalassemia carrier identification, vulnerable couple counseling, fetal DNA analysis and family screening programs can be taken by the government of Bangladesh. These preventative strategies could be effective for other developing countries as well.