Find it here or download the PDF version Abstract Objective To explore challenges and barriers faced by vulnerable women and men in accessing fresh foods, and how they overcome existing barriers to healthier dietary improvements in households and communities. Study design This study employed an explorative qualitative research design. Methods Using purposive sampling through a

Find the article here or download the PDF version Abstract Background In urban Bangladesh, rapid urbanisation is increasing the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The plurality of providers, often with minimal public provision, adds complexity. We aimed to evaluate how well two categories of primary health care (PHC) facilities for poor

Read the article here or download the PDF version Abstract Background Tobacco is consumed by two-thirds of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). Despite a high tobacco-related disease burden, there is a lack of evidence-based cessation interventions for individuals with SMI living in low- and middle-income countries. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability

Read it here or find PDF here Abstract Background Rapid urbanisation and the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) present significant challenges for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Among these, Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, experiences these pressures more intensely than most. As a result, the city’s public primary health care (PHC) services are