Our Previous Projects

1. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Chronic Illness in Bangladesh

A multicenter study exploring how patients with chronic illnesses in Bangladesh use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), either alone or alongside conventional treatments. It examines the prevalence, underlying motivations, and demographic correlates of CAM use.
Link: Read on PLOS ONE PLOS

2. Health Risks of Rohingya Children, Two Years Post-Displacement

This commentary in The Lancet highlights ongoing health challenges among Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh, emphasizing vulnerabilities like infectious diseases, malnutrition, overcrowding, and limited healthcare access two years after displacement.
Link: View on The Lancet The Lancet

3. Depression Differences Between Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners in Dhaka

A comparative cross-sectional study that investigates the association between pet ownership and depression among urban residents in Dhaka. The results suggest that pet owners were 41% less likely to experience depression than non-pet owners.
Link: Explore on F1000Research f1000research.com

4. Workplace Violence Against Healthcare Professionals in Bangladesh

A comprehensive national study assessing the prevalence of workplace violence in both public and private healthcare settings in Bangladesh. It identifies contributing factors and underscores the need for institutional protections for healthcare workers.
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5. Impact of Hand Hygiene Training on Compliance Among Healthcare Workers

An intervention study conducted in a respiratory disease hospital in Bangladesh, evaluating how structured hand hygiene training can improve both knowledge and practice among healthcare staff—affirming the critical role of training in infection prevention.
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