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Anaemia among non-pregnant women in rural Bangladesh
(Public Health Nutrition, 2000) Ekstrom, Eva-Charlotte; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Persson, Lars-Ake; Chowdhury, A.M..R.
Anaemia and iron deficiency during pregnancy in rural Bangladesh
(Public Health Nutrition, 2004) Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Persson, Lars-Ake; Lonnerdal, Bo; Ekstrom, Eva-Charlotte
Anaemia in pregnancy: a pilot study
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-08) Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Anaemia in pregnancy is a common health problem. According to the last national nutrition survey of Bangladesh ( 1981-1982), about 47% of the pregnant and lactating women had anaemia. Since then, a few community-based studies were done to investigate the anaemia prevalence. The present study aimed to investigate the anaemia prevalence in two rural locations of Bangladesh. The data were collect in March 1997 on 90 pregnant women from 6 villages of Saturia and another 6 vi11ages of Fulbaria Thana in Manikgonj and Mymensingh District respectively. All the identified pregnant women in the 12 villages who were willing to • participate were included in the study. The result shows that 54% of the women had anaemia according to the WHO definition. Area of residence, literacy, iron tablet intake and length of BRAC membership were significantly associated with a lower prevalence of anaemia (p<0.05). BRAC' s rural development and health programmes should find ways to increase coverage, compliance and effectiveness of its iron supplementation programme.
Assessment of supplementary food in Muktagacha pilot nutrition initiative of BRAC
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-07) Khatun, Masuma; Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Food supplementation refers to providing additional food to the nutritional deprived population in addition to their regular diet to reduce or meet the gap between intake and requirement in order to improve their nutritional status. Since 1993 BRAC, through its Women's Health and Development Program (W1IDP), has been operating a pilot Nutrition Initiative in 158 villages of Muktagacha thana. The initiative used supplementary food as the vehicle to communicating nutritional messages to the community in addition to providing nutritional supplements to the target beneficiaries. This study was carried out to determine the nutritional quality and the cost of the supplemental foods as wen as the actual additional calorie consumption of the recipients from the food supplementation project. Nutrient analysis of the foods was performed at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Science (ThTFS), Dhaka University on 12 packets of supplemental foods which were randomly selected. It was revealed from the cost calculation that the cost per packet of adult and child food was Tk. 7.50 and 4.30 respectively. It was estimated that supplementary food, if taken completely, could provide energy equivalent to 752 kcal to a mother and 212 Kcal to a child under two years of age. However, mothers consumed around 75% of the food which provided 564 Kcallday. It was obsetved that the food was shared mostly with young children and husbands. In-depth interview ~ith mothers also suggest that they usually skip breakfast if the food is given in the morning. The children liked the food because of the taste and unless the child was sick or had some food before coming to the center, he ate the food completely (212 Kcal/day). Although the main purpose of the project was to provide nutrition education, it was observed that the activities at the feeding center was limited to food distribution and had very little to do with communication of nutritional messages. Therefore in the conclusion it was recommended that the service providers should be trained to communicate nutritional messages effectively as a part of understanding the goal of the initiative.
Community perception on the Muktagacha pilot nutrition initiative of BRAC
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-04) Khatun, Masuma; Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Does a community based nutrition project work? an evaluation of the Muktagachha pilot nutrition initiative in Bangladesh
(Research and Evaluation Division, Brac, 2001) Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Jalal, Chowdhury S B; Roy, Rita Das; Chowdhury, AMR; Yusuf, HKM
A study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of the multidisciplinary Muktagacha pilot nutrition project on the nutritional status of under-2 children, adolescent girls and pregnant and lactating mothers in three areas covered by the project - Paratongi, Gabtoli and Chcchua. Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used in the study. Quantitative data included infonnation on nutritional status of the target population. Data were taken only for January and July of the years from 1994 to 2000. Qualitative data, collected mainly through focal group discussions (FGD), included infonnation on health and nutrition status of the target population and perception at household, village and community levels about the nutrition project. Results showed that the project made partial success in achieving the target objectives.
Does involvement of women in BRAC influence ses bias in intra-household food distribution
(Dhaka: BRAC-ICDDR,B Joint Research Project, 1998. ii, 19 p., 1998) Roy, Rita Das; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Adams, Alayne
Does involvement of women in BRAC influence sex bias in intra-household food distribution?
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997) Roy, Rita Das; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Chowdhury, AMR; Adams, Alayne
This study aimed to assess the sex preference in intra-household food distribution among school going siblings in a rural area of Bangladesh. The study also examines the effect of women's involvement in BRAC's rural development programme in reducing gender gaps in intrahousehold food allocation. The study was conducted in 14 villages of :Matlab thana as one of the sub-studies of the BRAC-ICDDR,B joint research project. A total of 376 school-going siblings (188 brothers and 188 sisters) aged 10-14 years from BRAC member and no~-member households were included in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used for data collection. One of the villages was chosen for direct observation of food distnoution behaviour of the food servers. The methodology also included six focus group discussions with mothers of the siblings in two selected villages; this helped to have further understanding of the issue. The survey found no significant sex bias in food distribution for 3 major daily meals. However, boys were given preference in distributing special foods such as meat, fish and milk products. Brothers conswned higher amount of special foods compared to their sisters (p<0.001). Direct observation of food distribution and focus group discussions indicated that preferential food distribution pattern favouring sons, which existed in the rural community irrespective of social classes. It was also found that food was more equitably distributed between sons and daughters within BRAC member households compared to non-member households.
Effect of BRAC's rural development programme on calorie consumption: evidence from Matlab
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997) Khatun, Masuma; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Bhuiya, Abbas; Chowdhury, AMR
This report describes the association between calorie consumption and socioeconomic status indicators and examines the effect of BRAC's Rural Development Programme (RDP) membership on per capita daily calorie consumption. The analysis was based on data collected from 2, 061 households in Matlab thana during April-August, 1995 under BRAC-ICDDR,B joint research project. Socioeconomic and food consumption data were collected through home visits using pre-tested structured questionnaires. Total household calorie consumption per day was divided by household food consumption unit to obtain per capita daily calorie consumption. The results revealed that average per capita calorie consumption among the study population was 1,929 kcal (95% CI: 1,897-1,961 kcal) which is comparable to the national average of 1,943 kcal. Calorie consumption was significantly associated with household size and land holding; occupation and literacy of the household head; and monthly food and non-food expenditure (p
Effect of BRAC's rural development programme on calorie consumption: evidence from Matlab
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1998) Khatun, Masuma; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Bhuiya, Abbas; Chowdhury, AMR
This report describes the association between calorie consumption and socioeconomic status indicators and examines the effect of BRAC's Rural Development Programme (RDP) membership on per capita daily calorie consumption. The analysis was based on data collected from 2, 061 households in Matlab thana during April-August, 1995 under BRAC-ICDDR,B joint research project. Socioeconomic and food consumption data were collected through home visits using pre-tested structured questionnaires. Total household calorie consumption per day was divided by household food consumption unit to obtain per capita daily calorie consumption. The results revealed that average per capita calorie consumption among the study population was 1,929 kcal (95% CI: 1,897-1,961 kcal) which is comparable to the national average of 1,943 kcal. Calorie consumption was significantly associated with household size and land holding; occupation and literacy of the household head; and monthly food and non-food expenditure (p
Effect of women-focused development programme on nutritional status of rural women
(2007-11-21T07:43:02Z) Rasheed, Sabrina; Bhuiya, Abbas; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Chowdhury, A.M.R
FIVIMS in Bangladesh: a tool for comprehensive data management and use
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 2000-07) Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Muktagacha: a targeted nutrition project in Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1997-12) Chowdhury, A Mushtaque R.; Mahmud, Zeba; Chowdhury, Sadia A; Nasser, Kawshiki; Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Malnutrition is one of the major public health problems in Bangladesh. Since 1993, BRAC, a national non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been carrying out a targeted nutrition project in a thana (sub-district) of Bangladesh. The major emphasis of the project are nutrition education and food supplementation to the vulnerable groups. This case study, done at the request of UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), presents the project with special attention given to different aspects of 'targeting'.
Perception of the IGVGD programme participants on the effects of the programme on socioeconomic and nutritional well-being
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995-12) Tarannum, Sabah; Ahmed, Farid; Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Income Generation for the Vulnerable Group Development (IGVGD) Program is one of the main development initiatives of BR.A..C targeted to the poorest rural women. The IGVGD programme was launched in 1987 in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Government of Bangladesh. The Programme includes activities such as credit, savings, training, poultry rearing, health and nutrition education, and general awareness. The major objective of the programme is to increase real income of the rural destitute women through high yield variety (H1:'V) poultry rearing and other income generating activities. The objectives of this study are to examine the perception of the programme participants on the impact of the IGVGD programme on nutritional status particularly of the women and children as well as the perception of the IGVGDP women on their well-being. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs). Six villages of Tangail thana were randomly selected and 6 FGDs were conducted with IGVGDP participants in September and October 1995. j\_,fajor issues discussed during the FGDs were: training of the poultry workers and key rearers, credit schemes for poultry rearing, vaccine/drugs, issue-based meetings, wheat distribution food availability, control over household resomces, women's status within the household and community, health and nutritional status and the sanitary conditions of the households. The study revealed that the participating women had a great deal of interest in poultry rearing because the technology was traditionally known to them which could also integTate with their normal household activities. Poultry workers had many responsibilities to prevent poultry mortality and they were highly respected by the villagers. Majority of the women were economically self-supportive and they vvere not dependent on the male members for poultry rearing. They could improve the socioeconomic conditions through skill development training and other awareness programmes. Most IGVGDP women came to know about the common diseases (diarrhoea. common cold, nightblindness, anaemia, etc.) through attending the bimonthly issue-based meetings. The study also shows that the participating women were more conscious about health and nulrition-related issues and problems. The study further reveals that the women's mobility such as day to day contact with local Union Parishad . 40 u members and the development workers had been increased. They could gradually overcome the problems which restricted their involvement into development activities and their attitudes had begun to change. The IGVGD programme reached the target population successfully and helped improve their socioeconomic conditions and nutritional status.
Pilot study on intrahousehold food distribution in a rural area of Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1995) Roy, Rita Das; Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Pregnant women's knowledge on health and iron supplementation
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-05) Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Roy, Rita Das; Tarannum, Sabah
Socioeconomic development and human well-being: seasonal survey on nutrition: first round
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-12) Khatun, Masuma; MCkim, Andrew; Tarannum, Sabah; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Bhuiya, Abbas; Khan, Monirul Islam; Adams, Alayne
The prevalence of Anaemia among men and women in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1996-08) Hyder, SM Ziauddin
Anaemia is a major public health problem in many developing countries including Bangladesh. Iron deficiency is known to be the commonest cause of anaemia resulting from inadequate iron intake, reduced bio-availability of ingested iron, defective mobilisation of iron reserves, increased needs for iron under certain physiological and pathological conditions and so on. This study aimed at investigating the prevalence of anaemia among rural men and women. The survey was conducted in March 1996 in 12 villages of Mymensingh District located about 100 km north of Dhaka city. Eighty four adult men and 184 adult women aged 15-48 years and 22 adolescent boys and 44 adolescent girls aged 11-14 years were randomly selected. Information was obtained on haemoglobin concentration, parasitic infestation, literacy and on other household socioeconomic parametres. It was revealed from the study that mean haemoglobin concentration of the study population was 114 gIL, and about 69% adult men, 71% adult women, 68% adolescent boys and 64% adolescent girls were suffering from anaemia according to the WHO criteria. This study suggests that anaemia is highly prevalent in the rural communities of Bangladesh which victimises both men and women equally. There is an urgent need to conduct further studies to confirm if male and female are equally anaemic to provide important feedback to the existing anaemia control programmes in the country.
The role of NGOs to improve food security in Bangladesh: the BRAC perspective
(BRAC Research and Evaluation Division (RED), 1999) Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Husain, A.M. Muazzam
Bangladesh is one of the worst food insecure nations in the world today. This paper looks into some food security issues of the poor, the most food insecure group, particularly with respect to the role of non-governmental organisations (NGO). Some learning from the development programmes of BRAC, which are directed to the poor women to improve their food security is briefly highlighted in this paper. A long-term commitment to the very poor as well as targeted efforts supported by short-term food subsidy is required to improve their situation on a sustainable basis. Effective partnership between the government, NGOs and donors is a key to the success in increasing the current food security situation.
Two studies on nutrition: I. Effects of BRAC's rural development programme onconsumption: evidence from Matlab, II. Prevalence of chronic energy deficiency in the elderly population of Matlab
(Dhaka: BRAC-ICDDR,B Joint Research Project, 1998. ii, 32 p., 1998) Khatun, Masuma; Hyder, SM Ziauddin; Bhuiya, Abbas; Chowdhury, Mushtaque; Rasheed, Sabrina