Cost-effectiveness of livelihood interventions for families of children with cerebral palsy in rural Bangladesh.

Background: Families of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often experience extreme poverty, compounded by limited livelihood opportunities and the added demands of caregiving, which further restrict their ability to earn an income. Targeted livelihood interventions may help improve their economic well-being. This study aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of livelihood interventions to improve household incomes of ultra-poor families of children with CP in rural Bangladesh.

How a Microfinance-Based Livelihood Program Can Combat Food Insecurity Among Families of Children With Cerebral Palsy in Bangladesh-Evidence From a Randomized Control Trial.

BackgroundHousehold food insecurity is a critical concern for ultra-poor families in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh, particularly those with members who have disabilities. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened this situation.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the impact of microfinance-based livelihood programs on food insecurity in ultra-poor families with members affected by cerebral palsy in Bangladesh.

Association of risk factors with mental illness in a rural community: insights from machine learning models.

Background: Mental health conditions, particularly depression and anxiety, are highly prevalent and impose substantial health burdens globally. Despite advancements in machine learning, there is limited application of these methods in predicting common mental illnesses within community populations in low-resource settings.

Aims: This study aims to examine the prevalence and associated risk factors of common mental illnesses collectively (depression and anxiety) in a rural Bangladeshi community using machine learning models.

The prevalence of nomophobia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia) is a term used to describe discomfort or anxiety experienced when individuals are unable to use or access their mobile phones. Although not formally recognized in the DSM-5 or ICD-11, nomophobia has gained increasing research attention. The present study systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the global prevalence of nomophobia, based on 43 studies (n = 36,656 participants) from 18 countries.

Sustainable Model of Early Intervention and Telerehabilitation for Children With Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh: The SMART-CP Randomized Clinical Trial.

Importance: Access to early intervention and rehabilitation services among children with cerebral palsy (CP) remains limited in Bangladesh, which demands an innovative and sustainable service delivery model.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Sustainable Model of Early Intervention and Telerehabilitation for Children With CP (SMART-CP) model compared with usual care in improving access to and utilization of early diagnosis, early intervention, and rehabilitation services in rural Bangladesh.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This was a 2-arm cluster randomized clinical trial, with 8 clusters (ie, subdistricts) randomly allocated to the intervention (SMART-CP model) or control arm.

Psychometric validation of the Bangla Digital Addiction Scale for Teenagers and its associated factors among adolescents: MeLiSA study.

Background: Digital addiction among adolescents is an escalating concern with profound psychological implications, yet validated tools to measure it and studies exploring its relationship remain limited.

Aims: To validate the Bangla Digital Addiction Scale for Teenagers (Bangla DAST) and identify factors of digital addiction among Bangladeshi adolescents.

Methods: Using a two-stage stratified cluster sampling method, data from 1496 adolescents in Bangladesh were collected and analysed using non-parametric tests, Spearman correlations and multiple regression models.

Childhood disabilities, household poverty, and inequality: A population-based case-control study in rural Bangladesh.

Aim: To explore the relationship between household poverty, inequality, and disability among children in rural Bangladesh.

Method: This was a matched case-control study in Shahjadpur, northern Sirajganj, Bangladesh. Children aged younger than 18 years with disabilities (i.

The mPower (Mother's Power) Initiative: Improving Health Behavior Through Peer Support and Health Literacy for Mothers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh.

Background/objectives: Cerebral palsy (CP) affects a substantial number of children, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. Maternal health literacy is critical to the health and well-being of children with CP, particularly in low-resource settings. In this study, we sought to assess how the mPower (mother's power) community-based intervention impacted mothers' CP-specific knowledge, as well as their utilization of rehabilitation services in rural Bangladesh.

Predictors of school attendance among children with cerebral palsy in Bangladesh.

Aim: To determine school attendance and its predictors among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Bangladesh using population-based data.

Method: This study utilized data from the Bangladesh Cerebral Palsy Register (BCPR), a population-based register of children with CP aged less than 18 years in Bangladesh. Sociodemographic, clinical, and educational data were documented, and descriptive statistics and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify potential predictors of school attendance.

Feature Contributions and Predictive Accuracy in Modeling Adolescent Daytime Sleepiness Using Machine Learning: The MeLiSA Study.

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) among adolescents poses significant risks to academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. This study examines the prevalence and risk factors of EDS in adolescents in Bangladesh and utilizes machine learning approaches to predict the risk of EDS. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1496 adolescents using a structured questionnaire.

Adaptation and Validation of School Burnout Inventory-Bangla and Its Predictive Factors Among Adolescents.

School burnout (SB) among adolescents is a growing concern, yet there has been limited research in Bangladesh. This study aims to address this gap by validating the School Burnout Inventory (SBI) in Bangla and investigating the predictive factors of SB among high-school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. The study employed a cross-sectional design, recruiting participants from various high schools across urban and rural areas.

Nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy in Ghana.

Background: Limited knowledge on nutritional epidemiology in Ghanaian children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) necessitates a comprehensive investigation for an improved understanding of malnutrition in this population.

Objectives: We aimed to describe the epidemiology of malnutrition among children with CP in Ghana.

Methods: The study used data collected as part of the Ghana CP Register (GCPR).

Prevalence of emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents in Bangladesh.

Background: Emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents is a global concern. Previous studies conducted in Bangladesh have highlighted the importance to effectively prevent and address emotional and behavioral problems among adolescents to improve their psychological well-being. Despite these efforts, there remains limited research specifically addressing emotional and behavioral problems, conduct disorders, hyperactivity/attention disorders, and peer relationship problems among adolescents in Bangladesh in terms of age, gender, grade, and location.

Latin American Cerebral Palsy Register (LATAM-CPR): study protocol to develop a collaborative register with surveillance of children with cerebral palsy in Latin American countries.

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the leading causes of childhood disability globally with a high burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Preliminary findings from the global LMIC CP Register (GLM CPR) suggest that the majority of CP in LMICs are due to potentially preventable causes. Such data are lacking in the Latin American region.

Depression among Bangladeshi diabetic patients: a cross-sectional, systematic review, and meta-analysis study.

Aim: This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic patients in a cross-sectional sample and perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the extant studies to date.

Methods: A face-to-face semi-structured interview of established diabetic patients was conducted in four districts of Bangladesh between May 24 to June 24, 2022, and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) was used to detect depression. PRISMA guidelines were followed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis, with Bangladeshi articles published until 3rd February 2023.

Nomophobia among university students: Prevalence, correlates, and the mediating role of smartphone use between Facebook addiction and nomophobia.

Nomophobia ('no mobile phone phobia') has been growing issue worldwide in recent years and has been associated with a number of psychological and behavioral health-related problems. However, few studies have examined nomophobia in Bangladesh. Therefore, the severity and correlates of nomophobia, and the mediating role of smartphone use between Facebook addiction and nomophobia was investigated.

Associated Impairments among Children with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh-Findings from the Bangladesh Cerebral Palsy Register.

Background: We aimed to describe the burden, severity, and underlying factors of associated impairments among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in rural Bangladesh.

Methods: This study reports findings from the Bangladesh Cerebral Palsy Register-the first population-based surveillance of children with CP in any LMIC, where children with confirmed CP aged < 18 years are registered by a multidisciplinary team following a standard protocol. Associated impairments were documented based on clinical assessment, available medical records, and a detailed clinical history provided by the primary caregivers.

The Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh: A Qualitative Analysis.

Adolescents with disability in the Global South have unique sexual and reproductive health (SHR) experiences and needs; however, they are rarely included in SRH discourse. This qualitative study, conducted in rural Bangladesh, used semi-structured interviews to understand how adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) experience their SRH. Participants were recruited from the Bangladesh Cerebral Palsy Register and included 24 adolescents with CP (n = 12 female; n = 12 male) and 76 parents (n = 56 mothers, n = 17 fathers, n = 3 other relatives).