Knowledge on AIDS among Female Adolescents in Bangladesh
Only one in six adolescents had ever heard of AIDS. Multivariate analysis revealed that knowledge on AIDS was strongly and positively associated with education of female adolescents and their husbands and … Read More »
Factors Affecting Adolescent Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health concerns have increasingly been on national agendas. For many countries, this concern has been driven by the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among young people. In other … Read More »
Adolescent Reproductive Health in Asia
Now a days, the reproductive health of adolescents is growing concern. The reproductive health needs of adolescents have been largely ignored by the existing health services. Hence, there is a need … Read More »
Reproductive Choices for Asian Adolescents
Adolescents constitute a large and growing proportion of many Asian populations; thus, their knowledge and use of contraceptives have major implications for both public health and population growth. The analysis includes … Read More »
Care for Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbirth
In the 20th century, adolescent pregnancy is rising. The rise in adolescent pregnancy has been influenced by declining age at menarche, increased schooling, delay of marriage, inadequate contraception and poverty. Most … Read More »
Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents in Bangladesh
Adolescents have been identified as an under-served priority target group. Very little is known about the health needs of adolescents in Bangladesh in general. In order to assess the reproductive health … Read More »
Connection among Raised Legal Age at Marriage, Increased Use of Contraception and Reduced Fertility
Raising the current legal age at marriage can decrease the proportion of married at adolescent ages and at the same time, increased use of contraceptive can reduce fertility in Bangladesh. Contraception … Read More »
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Female Workforce of Garment Industries
The female workforce of garment industries in Bangladesh face several health problems and safety issues on daily basis. The environment of the industries, their residential environment, working condition, age, problem of … Read More »
Link between Maternal Healthcare and Gender Equity
One third of the population of Bangladesh is living in poverty. Women living in Bangladesh are at high risk for maternal mortality and morbidity in the postpartum period because of socio-economic … Read More »
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Maternal Healthcare
In order to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, Bangladesh is facing an immense challenge. This is a global social agenda in the new millennium. This paper is based on a cross … Read More »