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Khan MAS, Dalal K, Hasan M, Haque MMA, Nusrat-E-Mozid, Hossian M, Rahman T, Maliha R, Mutsuddi A, Rashid MU, Hossain MA, Nabi MH, Hawlader MDH. The impact of comorbidity on the quality of life of people who recovered from COVID-19 in Bangladesh. IJID Reg 2024; 11:100351. [PMID: 38634072 PMCID: PMC11021361 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Objectives COVID-19 affects the quality of life (QoL) in a reverse way after recovery, which might be multiplied by the comorbid non-communicable diseases. This study explored the relationship between comorbidities and the QoL of people who recovered from COVID-19 in Bangladesh. Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted among 3244 participants between June 2020 and November 2020 using a pre-tested questionnaire through over-the-phone interviews. The WHOQOL-BREF was used to explore the QoL among the study participants. A multivariable linear regression model was conducted to identify the effects of the number of comorbidities on QoL scores of all four domains. Results Of 3244 patients who recovered from COVID-19, over one-third (39.4%) had one or more chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, bronchial asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, and cancer. Around 46.85% of the participants aged above 40 years presented with one to two chronic diseases, and 16.33% had three or more chronic diseases. Among all comorbidities, the participants with cancer and chronic kidney disease were found to have relatively lower scores in all four domains than other comorbidities. The lowest QoL scores were observed in the psychological domain. Those with three or more simultaneous chronic comorbidities had the lowest QoL score in all four domains: physical, psychological, social relationship, and environmental. Conclusions Persons who recovered from COVID-19 with comorbidities undergo a lower QoL. Therefore, special attention is required to these vulnerable groups to ensure their smooth recuperation.
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- School of Health Sciences, Division of Public Health Science, Mid Sweden University, Östersund, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Promotion and Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Chowdhury S, Roy S, Hasan M, Sadique AA, Islam T, Hasan M, Arafat MY, Bhuiyan MAR, Islam AMK, Khalid O, Maliha R, Hossain MA, Rahman ML, Nabi MH, Hawlader MDH. Oral health knowledge, practice, and oral health status among rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0269359. [PMID: 35704660 PMCID: PMC9200329 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 05/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Oral health is a critical component of human health but is sometimes forgotten, particularly during humanitarian crises. This research aimed to ascertain the state of oral health among Rohingya refugees living in one of the largest refugee camps and evaluate their knowledge and practice of oral health. A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted among 477 participants from July to September 2021 using a structured questionnaire. There were 34 Rohingya camps and out of those 14 camps were accessible for data collection. The study participants were between 18–82 years residing in the refugee camps under Cox’s Bazar. The majority of participants (53.88%) were female and between the ages of 25 and 45. Around 46.12% of respondents did not have basic oral health knowledge, while 53.67% were in need of dental care. Nearly half of the participants demonstrated poor oral health practices. Participants’ age and educational level were positively associated with oral health knowledge (p = 0.02 and p<0.001). Furthermore, the knowledge level was positively associated with oral health practice (p = .025). Participants with a history of teeth pain and discomfort in the last 12 months were ten times more likely to seek treatment (OR = 9.93, CI: 5.591–17.64). The study indicated a growing demand for dental care among Rohingya refugees staying in Bangladesh. To reduce the severity of oral health issues, use of minimally invasive restorative procedures can be suggested in camps. New oral health promotion campaigns should be emphasized and proper education, ideally in their original language, can be beneficial.
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- Sreshtha Chowdhury
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Professional Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Professional Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Professional Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Public Health Professional Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hossian M, Khan MAS, Nazir A, Nabi MH, Hasan M, Maliha R, Hossain MA, Rashid MU, Itrat N, Hawlader MDH. Factors affecting intention to take COVID-19 vaccine among Pakistani University Students. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262305. [PMID: 35148317 PMCID: PMC8836301 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Widespread vaccination coverage is essential for reducing the COVID-19 havoc and regarded as a crucial tool in restoring normal life on university campuses. Therefore, our research aimed to understand the intention to be vaccinated for COVID-19 among Pakistani university students. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in five administrative units of Pakistan, i.e., Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. We obtained data from 2,865 university students between 17th January and 2nd February, 2021, using a semi-structured and self-administered questionnaire. We used Stata (version 16.1, StataCorp LLC) for data management and analysis. RESULTS The majority (72.5%) of our respondents were willing to take COVID-19 vaccine. The current level of education had a statistically significant relationship with the intention to be vaccinated (p < 0.05). Respondents answered 11 questions encompassing five different domains of the Health Belief Model (HBM). All the items of HBM were significantly associated with the positive intention towards receiving the vaccine (p < 0.05). We conducted a multivariable logistic regression analysis to assess the relative contribution of different factors towards the intention to receive COVID-19 vaccine. Multiple factors such as belief that vaccination should be mandatory for everyone (AOR: 3.99, 95% CI: 3.20-4.98) and willingness to take vaccine even if it is not free (AOR: 3.91, 95% CI: 3.18-4.81) were observed to be associated with high odds of showing willingness to be vaccinated against COVID-19. CONCLUSION Most of our study participants intended to take vaccines based on their belief regarding the high effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccine. But as rumor-mongers are generating and spreading conspiracy theories daily, the health department and policymakers need to undertake evidence-based campaigns through electronic and social media to ensure expected countrywide vaccination coverage. In this case, our study findings can serve as a foundation for them to ensure mass vaccination coverage among university students, which is crucial now to reopen the dormitories and restore everyday life on campuses.
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- Mosharop Hossian
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Professional Development Society (PPDS), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Pi Research Consultancy Center, Lalbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division (NCSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
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Hawlader MDH, Rashid MU, Khan MAS, Ara T, Nabi MH, Haque MMA, Matin KF, Hossain MA, Rahman MA, Hossian M, Saha S, Manna RM, Arafat MY, Barsha SY, Maliha R, Khan JZ, Kha S, Hasan SMR, Hasan M, Siddiquea SR, Khan J, Islam AMK, Rashid R, Nur N, Khalid O, Bari F, Rahman ML. Quality of life of COVID-19 recovered patients in Bangladesh. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257421. [PMID: 34644332 PMCID: PMC8513834 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) quickly surged the whole world and affected people's physical, mental, and social health thereby upsetting their quality of life. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the quality of life (QoL) of COVID-19 positive patients after recovery in Bangladesh. This was a study of adult (aged ≥18 years) COVID-19 individuals from eight divisions of Bangladesh diagnosed and confirmed by Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) from June 2020 to November 2020. Given a response rate of 60% in a pilot study, a random list of 6400 COVID-19 patients was generated to recruit approximately 3200 patients from eight divisions of Bangladesh and finally a total of 3244 participants could be recruited for the current study. The validated Bangla version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire was used to assess the QoL. Data were analyzed by STATA (Version 16.1) and R (Version 4.0.0). All the procedures were conducted following ethical approval and in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. The mean scores of QoL were highest for the physical domain (68.25±14.45) followed by social (65.10±15.78), psychological (63.28±15.48), and environmental domain (62.77±13.07). Psychological and physical domain scores among females were significantly lower than the males (p<0.001). The overall quality of life was lower in persons having a chronic disease. Participants over 45 years of age were 52% less likely to enjoy good physical health than the participants aged below 26 years (AOR: 0.48, CI: 0.28-0.82). The quality of life of employed participants was found 1.8 times higher than the unemployed (AOR: 1.80, CI: 1.11-2.91). Those who were admitted to hospitals during infection had a low QoL score in physical, psychological, and socials domains. However, QoL improved in all aspect except the psychological domain for each day passed after the diagnosis. These findings call for a focus on the quality of life of the COVID-19 affected population, with special emphasis given to females, older adults, unemployed, and people with comorbidities.
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division (NCSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Pi Research Consultancy Center, Lalbagh, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Centre for Injury Prevention & Research Bangladesh, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Projahnmo Research Foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Ibn Sina Medical College Hospital, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Nutrition and Clinical Services Division (NCSD), International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR, B), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Maliha R, Mala B. Outcome of prolonged labor: A study of 100 cases in a peripheral medical college hospital bangaladesh. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)81540-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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