Publications by authors named "Md Fouad Hossain Sarker"
Association of Knowledge and Attitude Toward Antibiotic Use and Resistance With Self-Medication Practice of Antibiotics Among Bangladeshi Private University Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Health Sci Rep
March 2025
Background And Aims: Antibiotic resistance is increasing globally and regionally, posing a significant public health concern. This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude toward antibiotic use and the prevalence of self-medication and its association with the knowledge and attitude toward antibiotic use and resistance among private university teachers in Bangladesh.
Methods: This quantitative, cross-sectional study utilized a convenience sampling technique and included 509 respondents.
Article Synopsis
- - Universities significantly contribute to urban economic growth in Bangladesh, with the government planning to establish one in each of its 64 districts, potentially catalyzing substantial urban expansion.
- - A study utilized various analytical methods, including Cellular Automata and Markov Chain, to inspect urban development growth rates, revealing a 1.6% growth rate in the first ten years post-university establishment, escalating to 29.78% afterward.
- - Findings indicate that factors like increased demand for rental housing, economic capacity, and accessibility to essential services are central to driving urban expansion, offering valuable insights for policymakers and urban planners aiming for sustainable city development.
Background: In Bangladesh, remittances constitute a substantial portion of the country's foreign exchange earnings and serve as a primary source of income. However, a considerable number of Bangladeshi citizens reside overseas without proper documentation, exposing them to significant challenges such as limited access to healthcare and socioeconomic opportunities. Moreover, their irregular migration status often results in engaging in risky health behaviors that further exacerbate their vulnerability.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: The global significance of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) cannot be overstated, extending far beyond the confines of developing nations and encompassing even the most developed ones. This study, rooted in the Bihari refugee camp in Bangladesh, seeks to underscore the universality of WASH concerns.
Methods: Using a cross-sectional design and a structured questionnaire, we conducted a meticulous evaluation of WASH practices with 313 participants selected through random sampling.
The current study seeks to explore the vulnerabilities typically encountered by female migrants in the informal sector in Dhaka city. It used a qualitative research approach, purposively selecting four areas from Dhaka city. Twenty-five semi-structured in-depth interviews during eight months of participant observation were conducted to accomplish the study objective.
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- - The study examines the challenges elderly indigenous people in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh face in accessing healthcare services, utilizing qualitative research methods including 30 in-depth interviews and participant observations.
- - Thematic analysis revealed major issues such as lack of healthcare knowledge, geographical and financial barriers, high medical costs, scarcity of nearby hospitals, and communication difficulties that hinder access to care.
- - Findings aim to inform policymakers and healthcare providers, suggesting improvements in healthcare access and advocating for better inclusion of elderly indigenous individuals in social safety net programs.
Agricultural sector accelerates a nation's economic growth towards sustainable development. There exists a significant relationship between agriculture and the environment. Sustainable agricultural development ensures food quality and in tandem prevents natural calamities like drought.
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