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2. Factors associated with antihypertensive medication use and blood pressure control in a rural area in Bangladesh: baseline data from a cluster randomised control trial
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Amirul Islam, Fakir M., Lambert, Elisabeth A., Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Islam, M. Ariful, Maddison, Ralph, Thompson, Bruce, and Lambert, Gavin W.
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- 2021
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3. Community health workers for non-communicable diseases prevention and control in Bangladesh: a qualitative study
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Rawal, Lal, Jubayer, Shamim, Choudhury, Sohel R., Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, and Abdullah, Abu S.
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- 2021
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4. Lowering blood pressure by changing lifestyle through a motivational education program: a cluster randomized controlled trial study protocol
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Islam, Fakir M Amirul, Lambert, Elisabeth A., Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Islam, M. Ariful, Biswas, Dip, McDonald, Rachael, Maddison, Ralph, Thompson, Bruce, and Lambert, Gavin W.
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- 2021
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5. Understanding the sociodemographic factors associated with intention to receive SMS messages for health information in a rural area of Bangladesh
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Islam, Fakir M Amirul, Lambert, Elisabeth A, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Hosen, M Arzan, Thompson, Bruce R, and Lambert, Gavin W
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- 2021
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6. COVID-19: Factors associated with psychological distress, fear, and coping strategies among community members across 17 countries
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Rahman, Muhammad Aziz, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Tungpunkom, Patraporn, Sultana, Farhana, Alif, Sheikh M., Banik, Biswajit, Salehin, Masudus, Joseph, Bindu, Lam, Louisa, Watts, Mimmie Claudine, Khan, Sabria Jihan, Ghozy, Sherief, Chair, Sek Ying, Chien, Wai Tong, Schönfeldt-Lecuona, Carlos, El-Khazragy, Nashwa, Mahmud, Ilias, Al Mawali, Adhra Hilal, Al Maskari, Turkiya Saleh, Alharbi, Rayan Jafnan, Hamza, Amr, Keblawi, Mohamad Ali, Hammoud, Majeda, Elaidy, Asmaa M., Susanto, Agus Dwi, Bahar Moni, Ahmed Suparno, AlQurashi, Alaa Ashraf, Ali, Almajdoub, Wazib, Amit, Sanluang, Cattaliya Siripattarakul, Elsori, Deena H., Yasmin, Farhana, Taufik, Feni Fitrani, Al Kloub, Manal, Ruiz, Mara Gerbabe, Elsayed, Mohamed, Eltewacy, Nael Kamel, Al Laham, Nahed, Oli, Natalia, Abdelnaby, Ramy, Dweik, Rania, Thongyu, Ratree, Almustanyir, Sami, Rahman, Shaila, Nitayawan, Sirirat, Al-Madhoun, Sondos, Inthong, Suwit, Alharbi, Talal Ali, Bahar, Tamanna, Ginting, Tribowo Tuahta, and Cross, Wendy M.
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- 2021
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7. Factors associated with psychological distress, fear and coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia
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Rahman, Muhammad Aziz, Hoque, Nazmul, Alif, Sheikh M., Salehin, Masudus, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Banik, Biswajit, Sharif, Ahmed, Nazim, Nashrin Binte, Sultana, Farhana, and Cross, Wendy
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- 2020
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8. Evaluation of the effects of pycnogenol (French maritime pine bark extract) supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers and nutritional and clinical status in traumatic brain injury patients in an intensive care unit: A randomized clinical trial protocol
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Malekahmadi, Mahsa, Moradi Moghaddam, Omid, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Tanha, Kiarash, Nematy, Mohsen, Pahlavani, Naseh, Firouzi, Safieh, Zali, Mohammad Reza, and Norouzy, Abdolreza
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- 2020
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9. Prevalence of goiter among children in Ethiopia and associated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Dessie, Getenet, Amare, Desalegne, Dagnew, Amare Belachew, Mulugeta, Henok, Haile Kassa, Dessalegn, Negesse, Ayenew, Kassa, Getachew Mullu, Wagnew, Fasil, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, and Burrowes, Sahai
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- 2019
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10. Laparoscopic metabolic surgery for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in Asia: a scoping review and evidence-based analysis
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Dong, Zhiyong, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Yu, Ashley M., Qu, Rui, Guan, Bingsheng, Zhang, Junchang, Hong, Zhao, and Wang, Cunchuang
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- 2018
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11. Influence of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviors in the Middle East and North Africa Region: a survey of 5896 individuals.
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Abouzid, Mohamed, El-Sherif, Dina M., Eltewacy, Nael Kamel, Dahman, Nesrine Ben Hadj, Okasha, Salah A., Ghozy, Sherief, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, EARG Collaborators, Elburki, Akram Ramadan Farag, Ali, Almajdoub Ali Mohammed, Hasan, Moufiq Abdulrasul, ALI, Emadaldin Awad Amgrab, Mohamed, Mahmoud N. Gumma, Ahmed, Mareb H., Taher, Ayat K., Abdalbaqi, Luma Saad, Jasim, Nuha Hadi, Aziz, Ibrahim Adel, Dafaallah, Amna Babiker, and Dalla, Sirine Ben
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COVID-19 ,COVID-19 pandemic ,INFORMATION-seeking behavior ,HEALTH behavior ,SMOKING ,SOCIAL media ,LOQUAT ,FISH eggs - Abstract
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected health and lifestyle behaviors of people globally. This project aims to identify the impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle behavior of individuals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during confinement.Methods: We conducted an online survey in 17 countries (Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Yemen, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Iraq, and Sudan) from the MENA region on August and September 2020. The questionnaire included self-reported information on lifestyle behaviors, including physical activity, eating habits, smoking, watching television, social media use and sleep before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression was performed to analyze the impact of COVID-19 on lifestyle behaviors.Results: A total of 5896 participants were included in the final analysis and 62.8% were females. The BMI of the participants was 25.4 ± 5.8 kg/m2. Around 38.4% of the participants stopped practicing any physical activities during the confinement (P < 0.001), and 57.1% reported spending more than 2 h on social media (P < 0.001). There were no significant changes in smoking habits. Also, 30.9% reported an improvement in their eating habits compared with 24.8% reported worsening of their eating habits. Fast-food consumption decreased significantly in 48.8% of the study population. This direct/indirect exposure to COVID-19 was associated with an increased consumption of carbohydrates (OR = 1.09; 95% CI = 1.02-1.17; P = 0.01), egg (OR = 1.08; 95% CI = 1.02-1.16; P = 0.01), sugar (OR = 1.09; 95% CI = 1.02-1.16; P = 0.02), meat, and poultry (OR = 1.13; 95% CI = 1.06-1.20; P < 0.01). There was also associated increase in hours spent on watching television (OR = 1.07; 95% CI = 1.02-1.12; P < 0.01) and social media (OR = 1.09; 95% CI = 1.01-1.18; P = 0.03). However, our results showed a reduction in sleeping hours among those exposed to COVID-19 infection (OR = 0.85; 95% CI = 0.77-0.94; P < 0.01).Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in food consumption and sedentary life. Being exposed to COVID-19 by direct infection or through an infected household is a significant predictor of amplifying these changes. Public health interventions are needed to address healthy lifestyle behaviors during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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12. A simple prediction model to estimate obstructive coronary artery disease
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Chen, Shiqun, Liu, Yong, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Yao, Hua, Zhou, Yingling, Chen, Ji-yan, Li, Qiang, Chen, Shiqun, Liu, Yong, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Yao, Hua, Zhou, Yingling, Chen, Ji-yan, and Li, Qiang
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Background A simple noninvasive model to predict obstructive coronary artery disease (OCAD) may promote risk stratification and reduce the burden of coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to develop pre-procedural, noninvasive prediction models that better estimate the probability of OCAD among patients with suspected CAD undergoing elective coronary angiography (CAG). Methods We included 1262 patients, who had reliable Framingham risk variable data, in a cohort without known CAD from a prospective registry of patients referred for elective CAG. We investigated pre-procedural OCAD (≥50% stenosis in at least one major coronary vessel based on CAG) predictors. Results A total of 945 (74.9%) participants had OCAD. The final modified Framingham scoring (MFS) model consisted of anemia, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, left ventricular ejection fraction, and five Framingham factors (age, sex, total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and hypertension). Bootstrap method (1000 times) revealed that the model demonstrated a good discriminative power (c statistic, 0.729 ± 0.0225; 95% CI, 0.69–0.77). MFS provided adequate goodness of fit (P = 0.43) and showed better performance than Framingham score (c statistic, 0.703 vs. 0.521; P < 0.001) in predicting OCAD, thereby identifying patients with high risks for OCAD (risk score ≥ 27) with ≥70% predictive value in 68.8% of subjects (range, 37.2–87.3% for low [≤17] and very high [≥41] risk scores). Conclusion Our data suggested that the simple MFS risk stratification tool, which is available in most primary-level clinics, showed good performance in estimating the probability of OCAD in relatively stable patients with suspected CAD; nevertheless, further validation is needed.
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- 2018
13. Community health workers for non-communicable diseases prevention and control in Bangladesh: a qualitative study.
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Rawal, Lal, Jubayer, Shamim, Choudhury, Sohel R., Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, and Abdullah, Abu S.
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- 2020
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14. Patients' perspective of disease and medication adherence for type 2 diabetes in an urban area in Bangladesh: a qualitative study
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Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Biswas, Tuhin, Bhuiyan, Faiz A., Mustafa, Kamrun, Islam, Anwar, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Biswas, Tuhin, Bhuiyan, Faiz A., Mustafa, Kamrun, and Islam, Anwar
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BACKGROUND: Patients' perspective of diabetes and adherence to its prescribed medications is a significant predictor of glycemic control and overall management of the disease. However, there is a paucity of such information in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore patients' perspective of diabetes, their experience of taking oral hypoglycemic medications and explore factors that contribute to medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh. METHODS: We conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with 12 type 2 diabetes patients attending a tertiary hospital in Dhaka city between February and March, 2014. Participants were purposively sampled representing different age groups, education levels, years since diagnosis with diabetes, and glycemic status, to achieve maximum variation sampling. All interviews were conducted using a topic guide and were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, checked for errors, coded and analyzed by means of a qualitative content analysis framework. RESULTS: The data analysis generated rich information on the participants' knowledge and perception on diabetes, its causes, self-management, medication use, adverse effects of medication use, medication adherence, and impact of diabetes, Although most of the participants demonstrated substantive knowledge on diabetes and its consequences, they also reported numerous misconceptions about the disease. Knowledge on diabetes medication, their appropriate use and side effects was rather poor. Respondents also reported non-compliance to dietary and physical activity advice by their physicians and concerns on diabetes diabetes-induced psychological stress. High cost of medications, concerns over medication side effects and forgetfulness was noted as factors for non-adherence to medication. CONCLUSION: Participants' knowledge and perception on diabetes are key factors determining their adherence to medications and, thereby, diabetes management. H
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- 2017
15. Diabetes knowledge and utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Siddique, Md. Kaoser Bin, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Banik, Palash Chandra, Rawal, Lal B, Siddique, Md. Kaoser Bin, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Banik, Palash Chandra, and Rawal, Lal B
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Background: Diabetes is a significant global public health concern. Poor knowledge of disease and healthcare utilization is associated with worse health outcomes, leading to increasing burden of diabetes in many developing countries. This study aimed to determine diabetes related knowledge and factors affecting utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh. Methods: This analytical study was conducted among 318 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) attending two large tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh between August 2014 and January 2015. Interviewer assisted semi-structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data on diabetes knowledge (measured by a validated Likert scale) and self-reported utilization of service for diabetes. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors associated with diabetes knowledge and healthcare utilization. Results: The mean (±SD) age of participants was 52 (±10) years. Majority of the participants were females (58%) and urban residents (74%). Almost two-third (66%) of the participants had an average level of knowledge of T2DM. One-fifth (21%) of the participants had poor knowledge which was significantly associated with gender (P < 0.002), education (P < 0.001) and income (P < 0.001). The median travel and waiting time at the facility was 30 and 45 min respectively. More than one-third (37%) of the participants checked their blood glucose monthly. Most patients were satisfied regarding the family (55%) and hospital (67%) support. Conclusion: T2DM patients had average knowledge of diabetes which might affect the utilization of healthcare services for diabetes management. Innovations in increasing diabetes knowledge and health behavior change are recommended specially for females, those with lower education and less income.
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- 2017
16. The impact of type 2 diabetes on health related quality of life in Bangladesh: results from a matched study comparing treated cases with non-diabetic controls
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Safita, Novie, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Chow, Clara K., Niessen, Louis, Lechner, Andreas, Holle, Rolf, Laxy, Michael, Safita, Novie, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Chow, Clara K., Niessen, Louis, Lechner, Andreas, Holle, Rolf, and Laxy, Michael
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BACKGROUND: Little is known about the association between diabetes and health related quality of life (HRQL) in lower-middle income countries. This study aimed to investigate HRQL among individuals with and without diabetes in Bangladesh. METHODS: The analysis is based on data of a case-control study, including 591 patients with type 2 diabetes (cases) who attended an outpatient unit of a hospital in Dhaka and 591 age -and sex-matched individuals without diabetes (controls). Information about socio-demographic characteristics, health conditions, and HRQL were assessed in a structured interview. HRQL was measured with the EuroQol (EQ) visual analogue scale (VAS) and the EQ five-dimensional (5D) descriptive system. The association between diabetes status and quality of life was examined using multiple linear and logistic regression models. RESULTS: Mean EQ-VAS score of patients with diabetes was 11.5 points lower (95 %-CI: -13.5, -9.6) compared to controls without diabetes. Patients with diabetes were more likely to report problems in all EQ-5D dimensions than controls, with the largest effect observed in the dimensions 'self-care' (OR = 5.9; 95 %-CI: 2.9, 11.8) and 'mobility' (OR = 4.5; 95 %-CI: 3.0, -6.6). In patients with diabetes, male gender, high education, and high-income were associated with higher VAS score and diabetes duration and foot ulcer associated with lower VAS scores. Other diabetes-related complications were not significantly associated with HRQL. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings suggest that the impact of diabetes on HRQL in the Bangladeshi population is much higher than what is known from western populations and that unlike in western populations comorbidities/complications are not the driving factor for this effect.
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17. Developing effective policy strategies to retain health workers in rural Bangladesh: a policy analysis
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Rawal, Lal B, Joarder, Taufique, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Uddin, Aftab, Ahmed, Syed Masud, Rawal, Lal B, Joarder, Taufique, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Uddin, Aftab, and Ahmed, Syed Masud
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INTRODUCTION: Retention of human resources for health (HRH), particularly physicians and nurses in rural and remote areas, is a major problem in Bangladesh. We reviewed relevant policies and provisions in relation to HRH aiming to develop appropriate rural retention strategies in Bangladesh. METHODS: We conducted a document review, thorough search and review of relevant literature published from 1971 through May 2013, key informant interviews with policy elites (health policy makers, managers, researchers, etc.), and a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders and policy makers. We used the World Health Organization's (WHO's) guidelines as an analytical matrix to examine the rural retention policies under 4 domains, i) educational, ii) regulatory, iii) financial, and iv) professional and personal development, and 16 sub-domains. RESULTS: Over the past four decades, Bangladesh has developed and implemented a number of health-related policies and provisions concerning retention of HRH. The district quota system in admissions is in practice to improve geographical representation of the students. Students of special background including children of freedom fighters and tribal population have allocated quotas. In private medical and nursing schools, at least 5% of seats are allocated for scholarships. Medical education has a provision for clinical rotation in rural health facilities. Further, in the public sector, every newly recruited medical doctor must serve at least 2 years at the upazila level. To encourage serving in hard-to-reach areas, particularly in three Hill Tract districts of Chittagong division, the government provides an additional 33% of the basic salary, but not exceeding US$ 38 per month. This amount is not attractive enough, and such provision is absent for those working in other rural areas. Although the government has career development and promotion plans for doctors and nurses, these plans are often not clearly specified a
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- 2015
18. Untapped aspects of mass media campaigns for changing health behaviour towards non-communicable diseases in Bangladesh.
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Tabassum, Reshman, Froeschl, Guenter, Cruz, Jonas P., Colet, Paolo C., Dey, Sukhen, and Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful
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MASS media ,HEALTH behavior ,NON-communicable diseases ,HEALTH literacy ,PUBLIC health - Abstract
In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become epidemic in Bangladesh. Behaviour changing interventions are key to prevention and management of NCDs. A great majority of people in Bangladesh have low health literacy, are less receptive to health information, and are unlikely to embrace positive health behaviours. Mass media campaigns can play a pivotal role in changing health behaviours of the population. This review pinpoints the role of mass media campaigns for NCDs and the challenges along it, whilst stressing on NCD preventive programmes (with the examples from different countries) to change health behaviours in Bangladesh. Future research should underpin the use of innovative technologies and mobile phones, which might be a prospective option for NCD prevention and management in Bangladesh. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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19. Mobile phone intervention for increasing adherence to treatment for type 2 diabetes in an urban area of Bangladesh: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
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Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Lechner, Andreas, Ferrari, Uta, Froeschl, Guenter, Alam, Dewan S, Holle, Rolf, Seissler, Jochen, Niessen, Louis W, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Lechner, Andreas, Ferrari, Uta, Froeschl, Guenter, Alam, Dewan S, Holle, Rolf, Seissler, Jochen, and Niessen, Louis W
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BACKGROUND: Mobile phone technologies including SMS (short message service) have been used to improve the delivery of health services in many countries. However, data on the effects of mobile health technology on patient outcomes in resource-limited settings are limited. The aim of this study therefore is to measure the impact of a mobile phone SMS service on treatment success of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in an urban area of Bangladesh. METHODS/DESIGN: This is a single-centred randomized controlled intervention trial (prospective) comparing standard-of-care with standard-of-care plus a mobile phone-based SMS intervention for 6 months. A total of 216 participants with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes will be recruited. Data will be collected at the outpatient department of Bangladesh Institute of Health Science (BIHS) hospital at baseline and after 6 months. The primary outcome measure will be change in HbA1c between baseline and 6 months. The secondary outcome measures are self-reported medication adherence, clinic attendance, self-reported adoption of healthy behaviours, diabetes knowledge, quality of life and cost effectiveness of the SMS intervention. The inclusion criteria will be as follows: diagnosed as patients with type 2 diabetes by the BIHS physician, using oral medication therapy, living in Dhaka city, registered with the BIHS hospital, using a mobile phone, willing to return for follow up after 6 months and providing written informed consent. Participants will be allocated to control and intervention arms after recruitment using a randomization software. Data will be collected on socio-demographic and economic information, mobile phone use and habits, knowledge of prevention, management and complications of diabetes, self-perceived quality of life assessment, self-reported diseases, medical history, family history of diseases, medication history, medication adherence, health seeking behaviour, tobacco use, physical ac
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- 2014
20. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries: a symposium report
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Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Purnat, Tina Dannemann, Phuong, Nguyen Thi Anh, Mwingira, Upendo, Schacht, Karsten, Fröschl, Günter, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Purnat, Tina Dannemann, Phuong, Nguyen Thi Anh, Mwingira, Upendo, Schacht, Karsten, and Fröschl, Günter
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In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have globally shown increasing impact on health status in populations with disproportionately higher rates in developing countries. NCDs are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and a serious public health threat to developing countries. Recognizing the importance and urgency of the issue, a one-day symposium was organized on NCDs in Developing Countries by the CIHLMU Center for International Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich on 22nd March 2014. The objective of the symposium was to understand the current situation of different NCDs public health programs and the current trends in NCDs research and policy, promote exchange of ideas, encourage scientific debate and foster networking, partnerships and opportunities among experts from different clinical, research, and policy fields. The symposium was attended by more than seventy participants representing scientists, physicians, academics and students from several institutes in Germany and abroad. Seven key note presentations were made at the symposium by experts from Germany, UK, France, Bangladesh and Vietnam. This paper highlights the presentations and discussions during the symposium on different aspects of NCDs in developing countries. The symposium elucidated the dynamics of NCDs in developing countries and invited the participants to learn about evidence-based practices and policies for prevention and management of major NCDs and to debate the way forward.
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21. Diabetes knowledge and utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Kaoser Bin Siddique, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Banik, Palash Chandra, Rawal, Lal B., Siddique, Md Kaoser Bin, and Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful
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DIABETES ,DIABETIC acidosis ,MEDICAL care ,SERVICES for patients ,ACQUISITION of data ,BLOOD sugar analysis ,TYPE 2 diabetes treatment ,HEALTH attitudes ,TYPE 2 diabetes ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SEX distribution ,SURVEYS ,SPECIALTY hospitals ,PATIENTS' attitudes - Abstract
Background: Diabetes is a significant global public health concern. Poor knowledge of disease and healthcare utilization is associated with worse health outcomes, leading to increasing burden of diabetes in many developing countries. This study aimed to determine diabetes related knowledge and factors affecting utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh.Methods: This analytical study was conducted among 318 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) attending two large tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh between August 2014 and January 2015. Interviewer assisted semi-structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data on diabetes knowledge (measured by a validated Likert scale) and self-reported utilization of service for diabetes. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors associated with diabetes knowledge and healthcare utilization.Results: The mean (±SD) age of participants was 52 (±10) years. Majority of the participants were females (58%) and urban residents (74%). Almost two-third (66%) of the participants had an average level of knowledge of T2DM. One-fifth (21%) of the participants had poor knowledge which was significantly associated with gender (P < 0.002), education (P < 0 .001) and income (P < 0.001). The median travel and waiting time at the facility was 30 and 45 min respectively. More than one-third (37%) of the participants checked their blood glucose monthly. Most patients were satisfied regarding the family (55%) and hospital (67%) support.Conclusion: T2DM patients had average knowledge of diabetes which might affect the utilization of healthcare services for diabetes management. Innovations in increasing diabetes knowledge and health behavior change are recommended specially for females, those with lower education and less income. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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22. Social and economic impact of diabetics in Bangladesh: protocol for a case-control study
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Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Lechner, Andreas, Ferrari, Uta, Froeschl, Guenter, Niessen, Louis W, Seissler, Jochen, Alam, Dewan Shamsul, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Lechner, Andreas, Ferrari, Uta, Froeschl, Guenter, Niessen, Louis W, Seissler, Jochen, and Alam, Dewan Shamsul
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BACKGROUND: Diabetes affects both individuals and their families and has an impact on economic and social development of a country. Information on the availability, cost, and quality of medical care for diabetes is mostly not available for many low- and middle-income countries including Bangladesh. Complications from diabetes, which can be devastating, could largely be prevented by wider use of several inexpensive generic medicines, simple tests and monitoring and can be a cost saving intervention. This study will provide an in-depth and comprehensive picture of social and economic impacts of diabetes in Bangladesh and propose clear recommendations for improving prevention and management of diabetes. The objectives of the study are: 1) To study the association between diabetes and other health problems and its social impacts. 2) To estimate the economic impact of diabetes including total direct and indirect costs. 3) To measure the impact of diabetes on quality of life among diabetes patients in Bangladesh. 4) To study the impact of diabetes on the health care system METHODS: This is a case-control study comparing cases with type 2 diabetes to controls without diabetes matched on age, sex and place of residence. 564 cases and 564 controls will be selected from the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data on socioeconomic status, health utility index, direct and indirect costs for diabetes, medication adherence, quality of life, treatment satisfaction, diet, physical activity, mental state examination, weight, height, hip and waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, medication history, laboratory data and physical examination will be conducted. OUTCOME MEASURES: The primary outcome measures will be association between diabetes and other health problems, cost of diabetes, impact of diabetes on quality of life and secondary outcome measures are impact of diabetes on healthcare systems in Bangladesh.
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23. Risk factors and in-hospital outcome of acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction in young Bangladeshi adults.
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Karim, Mohammad Azizul, Majumder, Abdullah Al Shafi, Islam, Khandaker Qamrul, Alam, Muhammad Badrul, Paul, Makhan Lal, Islam, Mohammad Shafiqul, Chowdhury, Kamrun N., and Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful
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MYOCARDIAL infarction risk factors ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,HOMOCYSTEINE ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Background: South Asians have a higher overall incidence rate and younger age of onset for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) compared to Western populations. However, limited information is available on the association of preventable risk factors and outcomes of AMI among young individuals in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors and in-hospital outcome of AMI among young (age ≤40 years) adults in Bangladesh. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study among consecutive 50 patients aged ≤40 years and 50 patients aged >40 years with acute ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and followed-up in-hospital at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD). Clinical characteristics, biochemical findings, diet, echocardiography and in-hospital outcomes were compared between the two groups. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to assess the association between risk factors and in-hospital outcome in young patients adjusting for other confounding variables. Results: The mean age of the young and older patient groups was 36.5 ± 4.6 years and 57.0 ± 9.1 years respectively. Male sex (OR 3.4, 95 % CI 1.2 - 9.75), smoking (OR 2.4, 95 % CI 1.04 - 5,62), family history of MI (OR 2.4, 95 % CI 1.11 - 5,54), homocysteine (OR 1.2, 95 % CI 1.08 - .36), eating rice ≥2 times daily (OR 3.5, 95 % CI 1.15 -10.6) and eating beef (OR 4.5, 95 % CI 1.83 - 11.3) were significantly associated with the risk of AMI in the young group compared to older group. In multivariate analysis, older patients had significantly greater chance of developing heart failure (OR 7.5, 95 % CI 1.51 to 37.31), re-infarction (OR 7.0, 95 % CI 1.08 - 45.72), arrhythmia (OR 15.3, 95 % CI 2.69 - 87.77) and cardiogenic shock (OR 69.0, 95 % CI 5.81 - 85.52) than the younger group. Conclusion: Younger AMI patients have a different risk profile and better in-hospital outcomes compared to the older patients. Control of preventable risk factors such as smoking, unhealthy diet, obesity and dyslipidemia should be reinforced at an early age in Bangladesh. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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24. A meta-analysis of inpatient treatment outcomes of severe acute malnutrition and predictors of mortality among under-five children in Ethiopia.
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Wagnew, Fasil, Dessie, Getenet, Takele, Wubet Worku, Tadesse, Aster, Islam, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful, Mulugeta, Henok, Haile, Dessalegn, Negesse, Ayenew, and Abajobir, Amanuel Alemu
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MALNUTRITION in children ,CHILD mortality ,DIARRHEA in children ,DEHYDRATION in children - Abstract
Background: Severe forms of malnutrition have drastic effects on childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan countries, including Ethiopia. Although few studies have previously estimated treatment outcomes of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Ethiopia, the findings were widely varied and inconsistent. This study thus aimed to pool estimates of treatment outcomes and identify predictors of mortality among children with SAM in Ethiopia.Methods: A systematic review was carried out to select 21 eligible articles from identified 1013 studies (dating from 2000 to 2018) that estimated treatment outcomes and predictors of mortality among SAM children. Databases including PubMed, CINHAL, Web of Sciences; Cochrane, Psych INFO and Google Scholar were comprehensively reviewed using medical subject headings (MESH) and a priori set criteria PRISMA guideline was used to systematically review and meta-analyze eligible studies. Details of sample size, magnitude of effect sizes, including Hazard Ratio (HRs) and standard errors were extracted. Random-effects model was used to calculate pooled estimates in Stata/se version-14. Cochran's Q, I2, and meta-bias statistics were assessed for heterogeneity and Egger's test for publication bias.Result: Twenty-one studies were included in the final analysis, which comprised 8057 under-five children with SAM in Ethiopia. The pooled estimates of treatment outcomes, in terms of death, recovery, defaulter and transfer out and non-response rates were 10.3% (95% CI: 8.3, 12.3), 70.5% (95% CI: 65.7, 72.2), 13.8% (95% CI: 10.8, 16.9) and 5.1% (95% CI: 3.3, 6.9), respectively. Diarrhea (HR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.1, 2.2), dehydration (HR: 3.1, 95% CI: 2.3, 4.2) and anemia (HR: 2.2, 95% CI: 1.5, 3.3) were statistically significant predictors of mortality among these children. No publication bias was detected.Conclusion: Treatment outcomes in under-five children with SAM are lower than the World Health Organization (WHO) standard, where mortality is being predicted by comorbidities at admission. Children with SAM need to be treated for diarrhea, dehydration and anemia at the primary point of care to reduce mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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25. A simple prediction model to estimate obstructive coronary artery disease.
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Chen S, Liu Y, Islam SMS, Yao H, Zhou Y, Chen JY, and Li Q
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- Age Factors, Aged, Anemia diagnosis, Anemia epidemiology, Biomarkers blood, C-Reactive Protein analysis, Cholesterol, HDL blood, Comorbidity, Coronary Angiography, Coronary Artery Disease blood, Coronary Artery Disease epidemiology, Coronary Artery Disease physiopathology, Coronary Stenosis blood, Coronary Stenosis epidemiology, Coronary Stenosis physiopathology, Databases, Factual, Female, Health Status, Humans, Hypertension diagnosis, Hypertension epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Predictive Value of Tests, Prevalence, Prognosis, Prospective Studies, Registries, Risk Assessment, Risk Factors, Severity of Illness Index, Sex Factors, Stroke Volume, Ventricular Function, Left, Coronary Artery Disease diagnostic imaging, Coronary Stenosis diagnosis, Health Status Indicators
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Background: A simple noninvasive model to predict obstructive coronary artery disease (OCAD) may promote risk stratification and reduce the burden of coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aimed to develop pre-procedural, noninvasive prediction models that better estimate the probability of OCAD among patients with suspected CAD undergoing elective coronary angiography (CAG)., Methods: We included 1262 patients, who had reliable Framingham risk variable data, in a cohort without known CAD from a prospective registry of patients referred for elective CAG. We investigated pre-procedural OCAD (≥50% stenosis in at least one major coronary vessel based on CAG) predictors., Results: A total of 945 (74.9%) participants had OCAD. The final modified Framingham scoring (MFS) model consisted of anemia, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, left ventricular ejection fraction, and five Framingham factors (age, sex, total and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and hypertension). Bootstrap method (1000 times) revealed that the model demonstrated a good discriminative power (c statistic, 0.729 ± 0.0225; 95% CI, 0.69-0.77). MFS provided adequate goodness of fit (P = 0.43) and showed better performance than Framingham score (c statistic, 0.703 vs. 0.521; P < 0.001) in predicting OCAD, thereby identifying patients with high risks for OCAD (risk score ≥ 27) with ≥70% predictive value in 68.8% of subjects (range, 37.2-87.3% for low [≤17] and very high [≥41] risk scores)., Conclusion: Our data suggested that the simple MFS risk stratification tool, which is available in most primary-level clinics, showed good performance in estimating the probability of OCAD in relatively stable patients with suspected CAD; nevertheless, further validation is needed.
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26. Diabetes knowledge and utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Siddique MKB, Islam SMS, Banik PC, and Rawal LB
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- Adult, Aged, Bangladesh, Blood Glucose analysis, Female, Health Services statistics & numerical data, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Sex Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tertiary Care Centers, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 blood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 therapy, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Background: Diabetes is a significant global public health concern. Poor knowledge of disease and healthcare utilization is associated with worse health outcomes, leading to increasing burden of diabetes in many developing countries. This study aimed to determine diabetes related knowledge and factors affecting utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh., Methods: This analytical study was conducted among 318 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) attending two large tertiary hospitals in Dhaka, Bangladesh between August 2014 and January 2015. Interviewer assisted semi-structured survey questionnaire was used to collect data on diabetes knowledge (measured by a validated Likert scale) and self-reported utilization of service for diabetes. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors associated with diabetes knowledge and healthcare utilization., Results: The mean (±SD) age of participants was 52 (±10) years. Majority of the participants were females (58%) and urban residents (74%). Almost two-third (66%) of the participants had an average level of knowledge of T2DM. One-fifth (21%) of the participants had poor knowledge which was significantly associated with gender (P < 0.002), education (P < 0 .001) and income (P < 0.001). The median travel and waiting time at the facility was 30 and 45 min respectively. More than one-third (37%) of the participants checked their blood glucose monthly. Most patients were satisfied regarding the family (55%) and hospital (67%) support., Conclusion: T2DM patients had average knowledge of diabetes which might affect the utilization of healthcare services for diabetes management. Innovations in increasing diabetes knowledge and health behavior change are recommended specially for females, those with lower education and less income.
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27. Patients' perspective of disease and medication adherence for type 2 diabetes in an urban area in Bangladesh: a qualitative study.
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Islam SM, Biswas T, Bhuiyan FA, Mustafa K, and Islam A
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- Adult, Aged, Bangladesh, Blood Glucose metabolism, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 blood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 drug therapy, Female, Glycated Hemoglobin metabolism, Health Surveys methods, Health Surveys statistics & numerical data, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use, Male, Middle Aged, Qualitative Research, Self Care statistics & numerical data, Tertiary Care Centers, Urban Health statistics & numerical data, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 psychology, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Medication Adherence psychology, Urban Population statistics & numerical data
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Background: Patients' perspective of diabetes and adherence to its prescribed medications is a significant predictor of glycemic control and overall management of the disease. However, there is a paucity of such information in Bangladesh. This study aimed to explore patients' perspective of diabetes, their experience of taking oral hypoglycemic medications and explore factors that contribute to medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh., Methods: We conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews with 12 type 2 diabetes patients attending a tertiary hospital in Dhaka city between February and March, 2014. Participants were purposively sampled representing different age groups, education levels, years since diagnosis with diabetes, and glycemic status, to achieve maximum variation sampling. All interviews were conducted using a topic guide and were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, checked for errors, coded and analyzed by means of a qualitative content analysis framework., Results: The data analysis generated rich information on the participants' knowledge and perception on diabetes, its causes, self-management, medication use, adverse effects of medication use, medication adherence, and impact of diabetes, Although most of the participants demonstrated substantive knowledge on diabetes and its consequences, they also reported numerous misconceptions about the disease. Knowledge on diabetes medication, their appropriate use and side effects was rather poor. Respondents also reported non-compliance to dietary and physical activity advice by their physicians and concerns on diabetes diabetes-induced psychological stress. High cost of medications, concerns over medication side effects and forgetfulness was noted as factors for non-adherence to medication., Conclusion: Participants' knowledge and perception on diabetes are key factors determining their adherence to medications and, thereby, diabetes management. Healthcare providers should explore to better understand patients' perspective on diabetes, medication beliefs, identify psychological stress and provide more effective health education interventions to enhance medication adherence.
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28. The impact of type 2 diabetes on health related quality of life in Bangladesh: results from a matched study comparing treated cases with non-diabetic controls.
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Safita N, Islam SM, Chow CK, Niessen L, Lechner A, Holle R, and Laxy M
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- Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Bangladesh, Case-Control Studies, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 complications, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Sex Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Surveys and Questionnaires, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 psychology, Ethnicity psychology, Income, Quality of Life psychology
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Background: Little is known about the association between diabetes and health related quality of life (HRQL) in lower-middle income countries. This study aimed to investigate HRQL among individuals with and without diabetes in Bangladesh., Methods: The analysis is based on data of a case-control study, including 591 patients with type 2 diabetes (cases) who attended an outpatient unit of a hospital in Dhaka and 591 age -and sex-matched individuals without diabetes (controls). Information about socio-demographic characteristics, health conditions, and HRQL were assessed in a structured interview. HRQL was measured with the EuroQol (EQ) visual analogue scale (VAS) and the EQ five-dimensional (5D) descriptive system. The association between diabetes status and quality of life was examined using multiple linear and logistic regression models., Results: Mean EQ-VAS score of patients with diabetes was 11.5 points lower (95 %-CI: -13.5, -9.6) compared to controls without diabetes. Patients with diabetes were more likely to report problems in all EQ-5D dimensions than controls, with the largest effect observed in the dimensions 'self-care' (OR = 5.9; 95 %-CI: 2.9, 11.8) and 'mobility' (OR = 4.5; 95 %-CI: 3.0, -6.6). In patients with diabetes, male gender, high education, and high-income were associated with higher VAS score and diabetes duration and foot ulcer associated with lower VAS scores. Other diabetes-related complications were not significantly associated with HRQL., Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the impact of diabetes on HRQL in the Bangladeshi population is much higher than what is known from western populations and that unlike in western populations comorbidities/complications are not the driving factor for this effect.
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29. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries: a symposium report.
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Islam SM, Purnat TD, Phuong NT, Mwingira U, Schacht K, and Fröschl G
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- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cost of Illness, Developing Countries, Diabetes Mellitus, Humans, Mental Health, Neoplasms, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Resource Allocation, Risk Factors, Chronic Disease economics, Chronic Disease epidemiology, Chronic Disease prevention & control, Global Health economics
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In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have globally shown increasing impact on health status in populations with disproportionately higher rates in developing countries. NCDs are the leading cause of mortality worldwide and a serious public health threat to developing countries. Recognizing the importance and urgency of the issue, a one-day symposium was organized on NCDs in Developing Countries by the CIHLMU Center for International Health, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich on 22nd March 2014. The objective of the symposium was to understand the current situation of different NCDs public health programs and the current trends in NCDs research and policy, promote exchange of ideas, encourage scientific debate and foster networking, partnerships and opportunities among experts from different clinical, research, and policy fields. The symposium was attended by more than seventy participants representing scientists, physicians, academics and students from several institutes in Germany and abroad. Seven key note presentations were made at the symposium by experts from Germany, UK, France, Bangladesh and Vietnam. This paper highlights the presentations and discussions during the symposium on different aspects of NCDs in developing countries. The symposium elucidated the dynamics of NCDs in developing countries and invited the participants to learn about evidence-based practices and policies for prevention and management of major NCDs and to debate the way forward.
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- 2014
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30. Mobile phone intervention for increasing adherence to treatment for type 2 diabetes in an urban area of Bangladesh: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Islam SM, Lechner A, Ferrari U, Froeschl G, Alam DS, Holle R, Seissler J, and Niessen LW
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- Bangladesh, Humans, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Cell Phone, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 drug therapy, Hypoglycemic Agents therapeutic use, Medication Adherence statistics & numerical data, Self Care methods, Text Messaging
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Background: Mobile phone technologies including SMS (short message service) have been used to improve the delivery of health services in many countries. However, data on the effects of mobile health technology on patient outcomes in resource-limited settings are limited. The aim of this study therefore is to measure the impact of a mobile phone SMS service on treatment success of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes in an urban area of Bangladesh., Methods/design: This is a single-centred randomized controlled intervention trial (prospective) comparing standard-of-care with standard-of-care plus a mobile phone-based SMS intervention for 6 months. A total of 216 participants with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes will be recruited. Data will be collected at the outpatient department of Bangladesh Institute of Health Science (BIHS) hospital at baseline and after 6 months. The primary outcome measure will be change in HbA1c between baseline and 6 months. The secondary outcome measures are self-reported medication adherence, clinic attendance, self-reported adoption of healthy behaviours, diabetes knowledge, quality of life and cost effectiveness of the SMS intervention. The inclusion criteria will be as follows: diagnosed as patients with type 2 diabetes by the BIHS physician, using oral medication therapy, living in Dhaka city, registered with the BIHS hospital, using a mobile phone, willing to return for follow up after 6 months and providing written informed consent. Participants will be allocated to control and intervention arms after recruitment using a randomization software. Data will be collected on socio-demographic and economic information, mobile phone use and habits, knowledge of prevention, management and complications of diabetes, self-perceived quality of life assessment, self-reported diseases, medical history, family history of diseases, medication history, medication adherence, health seeking behaviour, tobacco use, physical activity, diet, mental health status, life events and disability, anthropometric measurements of weight, height, blood pressure and blood tests for HbA1c., Discussion: Mobile phone SMS services have the potential to communicate with diabetes patients and to build awareness about the disease, improve self-management and avoid complications also in resource-limited setting. If this intervention proves to be efficient and cost-effective in the current trial, large-scale implementation could be undertaken., Trial Registration: DRKS00005188 .
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