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Iktidar MA, Sakib MM, Munni UR, Rimti FH, Yousuf R, Majumder K, Saha T, Golpo FL, Sayed MSU, Monsur S, Al Galib A, Hossain MK, Shupti SA, Nawar N, Mazumder S, Hasan MT. Correction: Medical students' career preferences in Bangladesh. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:206. [PMID: 38419012 PMCID: PMC10902954 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05189-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Azmain Iktidar
- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Plot # 15, Block # B, Bashundhara R/A, 1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, 6000, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Dhaka Medical College Hospital, 1000, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, 1100, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- IBN Sina Medical College and Hospital, 1216, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Chorpara, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Action Lab, Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHF, BD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Iktidar MA, Sakib MM, Munni UR, Rimti FH, Yousuf R, Majumder K, Saha T, Golpo FL, Sayed MSU, Monsur S, Al Galib A, Hossain MK, Shupti SA, Nawar N, Mazumder S, Hasan MT. Medical students' career preferences in Bangladesh. BMC Med Educ 2024; 24:81. [PMID: 38263095 PMCID: PMC10804597 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05050-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to investigate the career preferences among Bangladeshi medical students, identify the factors that influence their present choices, and additionally report the role of gender and academic year behind their decisions. METHODS This cross-sectional study conducted in Bangladesh from August 2022 to April 2023 included 801 medical students conveniently selected from medical colleges in eight divisions. Data were collected using a web-based survey and analysed using STATA version 16.0. Statistical tests included the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, frequency, and Kruskal-Wallis H test. The response rate was 94.6%, and the CHERRIES guideline was followed for reporting the results. RESULT The majority of the participants were female (64.42%) and under the age of 23 years (58.8%). The study revealed that medicine was the preferred career choice for the majority of students (65%), with surgery being the most popular first choice (30.21%) among them. Female medical students showed a significantly higher preference for gynaecology & obstetrics (p < 0.001), while male students had a significantly higher tendency to choose general practice (p = 0.002). There is a significant gender difference (p < 0.05) in the career preference factors, including professional prestige, role model influence, easy money, family time, promotion opportunities, income for lifestyle, and research opportunities. Academic year differences were also observed, with increasing interest in medicine and public health (p < 0.001), a decrease in interest in surgery (p < 0.001), and a decline in preference for non-medical careers as students progressed through their MBBS life (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Overall, medicine was the most popular speciality choice, however, male students preferred general practice and female students preferred gynaecology and obstetrics more. Personal passion, opportunities for contribution to society, professional prestige, having a direct dealing with patients, and income will allow an enjoyable lifestyle were the most important factors in the choice of their career.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Azmain Iktidar
- Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Department of Public Health, North South University, Plot # 15, Block # B, Bashundhara R/A, 1229, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital, 6000, Rajshahi, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Dhaka Medical College Hospital, 1000, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Sir Salimullah Medical College and Mitford Hospital, 1100, Mitford, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- IBN Sina Medical College and Hospital, 1216, Kallyanpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Mymensingh Medical College and Hospital, Chorpara, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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- School of Research, Chattogram, Bangladesh
- University of Chittagong, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Chattogram Medical College, 57 K.B. Fazlul Kader Road, 4203, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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- Action Lab, Department of Human Centred Computing, Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Public Health, State University of Bangladesh (SUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Public Health Foundation, Bangladesh (PHF, BD), Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Hossain MJ, Islam MW, Munni UR, Gulshan R, Mukta SA, Miah MS, Sultana S, Karmakar M, Ferdous J, Islam MA. Health-related quality of life among thalassemia patients in Bangladesh using the SF-36 questionnaire. Sci Rep 2023; 13:7734. [PMID: 37173392 PMCID: PMC10182078 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34205-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Thalassemia is one of the most common autosomal recessive hereditary blood disorders worldwide, especially in developing countries, including Bangladesh. Thus, this study aimed to determine HRQoL and its determinants of thalassemia patients (TP) in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was performed on 356 randomly selected thalassemia patients. Participants were invited to face-to-face interviews. Descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages), independent t-test, ANOVA, and multivariate (linear and logistic regression) analysis was performed to analyze the data. Our demographic data showed that among 356 patients, 54% and 46% were male and female, respectively, with an average age of 19.75 (SD = 8.02) years. Most were transfusion-dependent (91%), 26% had comorbidities, and 52% were from low-income families. In the case of HRQoL, male patients showed significantly higher scores of bodily pains and physical health summaries than female patients. Lower income, high blood transfusion status, disease severity, comorbidities, and medical expenses (p < 0.05; CI 95%) are significantly associated with lower SF-36 scores. This study found an association between lower income, blood transfusion, disease severity, comorbidities, as well as medical expenses, and the deterioration of HRQoL among TP. Male patients experienced poorer HRQoL than females. National action plans are required to guarantee the holistic welfare of thalassemia patients.
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- Md Jubayer Hossain
- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
- Health Systems and Population Studies Division, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, 68, Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
- BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, 66, Mohakhali, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Population Health Studies Division, Center for Health Innovation, Research, Action, and Learning-Bangladesh (CHIRAL Bangladesh), 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
- Department of Microbiology, Jagannath University, 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, 125, Technical Mor, 1 Darus Salam Rd, Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Mugda Medical College and Hospital, Hazi Kadam Ali Rd, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation, Chamelibagh, Shantinagar, Dhaka, 1217, Bangladesh
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- Department of Microbiology, Jagannath University, 9-10 Chittaranjan Avenue, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh.
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Islam KF, Awal A, Mazumder H, Munni UR, Majumder K, Afroz K, Tabassum MN, Hossain MM. Social cognitive theory-based health promotion in primary care practice: A scoping review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14889. [PMID: 37025832 PMCID: PMC10070720 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Background Using a theoretical perspective to guide research design and implementation can result in a coherent preventative intervention model. Among theoretical frameworks, Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is particularly useful for studies focused on behavior change in health promotion research. Objective This scoping review explored and summarized the current evidence on health promotion interventions that integrated constructs of Social Cognitive Theory and the outcome of those interventions in primary care settings. Method ology: We conducted this scoping review using the PRISMA scoping review guidelines; we reviewed articles from five electronic databases and additional sources that were peer-reviewed journal articles reporting interventions applying SCT constructs and synthesized the outcomes following the interventions. Results Among 849 retrieved from multiple sources, 39 articles met our eligibility criteria. Most studies (n = 19) were conducted in the United States. Twenty-six studies followed a randomized control trial design. Most studies (n = 26) recruited participants utilizing the primary care network. All 39 studies mentioned "self-efficacy" as the most utilized construct of SCT to determine how behavior change operates, followed by "observational learning" through role models. Twenty-three studies integrated individual (face-to-face) or peered group-based counseling-training programs; eight interventions used telephonic health coaching by a specialist; eight studies used audio-visual mediums. All included studies reported positive health outcomes following the intervention, including increased self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, increased Knowledge of dietary intake, high-risk behaviors such as STIs transmission, adapting to a healthy lifestyle, and adherence to post-transplant medication. Conclusion Current evidence suggests that SCT-based interventions positively impact health outcomes and intervention effectiveness. The results of this study indicate the importance of incorporating and assessing several conceptual structures of behavioral theories when planning any primary care health promotion practice.
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