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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Job Aid – Bangla version

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This job aid is the Bangla version of a tool distributed among 14,000 Community Health Care Providers (CHCPs) in Bangladesh. It reminds CHCPs what to ask and look for in the diagnosis and treatment of six major diseases. PDF Version 
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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Job Aid – English version

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This job aid is an English translation of a Bangla quick-glance guide designed to help Community Health Care Providers (CHCPs) diagnose and treat six major diseases. PDF Version 
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Improving access to TB care for garment factory workers using Public-Private Partnerships in Bangladesh

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This brief outlines the challenges and impact of our research into providing garments factory workers with free TB treatment using Public Private Partnerships. PDF Version  | HTML Version 
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“He Doesn’t Listen to My Words at All, So I Don’t Tell Him Anything”—A Qualitative Investigation on Exposure to Second Hand Smoke among Pregnant Women, Their Husbands and Family Members from Rural Bangladesh and Urban India

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Second hand smoke (SHS) exposure during pregnancy is associated with poor pregnancy and fetal outcomes. To design interventions to reduce exposure, an in depth understanding of social and cultural factors of smoking behavior at home is important, especially in South Asia where SHS exposure is high. This study aimed to explore pregnant women’s, their husbands’
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How can public-private partnerships enhance the use of long acting contraceptive methods in Bangladesh?

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Our findings show the public-private partnership model is acceptable and appropriate and increases the use of long acting contraceptive methods. Our recommendations include the need for hands-on training of private medical practitioners (PMPs) to improve their knowledge of family planning services and methods. Proper tracking and disbursement of incentives to PMPs is needed to help
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Improving the quality of care of children in community clinics – an intervention and evaluation in Bangladesh

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Community health care providers (CHCPs) in 40 rural community clinics of Comilla district, Bangladesh, were trained using a newly developed case-management job aid based on the World Health Organization Integrated Management of Childhood Illness and a communication guide. To read the whole article, please download the PDF. PDF Version 
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Improving the quality of care at community clinics in rural Bangladesh through new approaches

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Our research shows that there can be substantial benefits to healthcare provision if countries develop tailored materials and training packages for lower-level health workers. Regular refresher training for community health care providers, specially-adapted job aids and help to improve communication skills are among the key recommendations from our study. PDF Version  | HTML Version 
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Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Primary School Children: A Survey in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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We report on second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure based on saliva cotinine levels among children in Bangladesh—a country with laws against smoking in public places. To read the article, please download the PDF. PDF Version 
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Protocol for the mixed-methods process and context evaluation of the TB & Tobacco randomised controlled trial in Bangladesh and Pakistan: a hybrid effectiveness–implementation study

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health problem in South Asia. Tobacco use increases the risks of TB infection and TB progression. The TB& Tobacco placebo-controlled randomised trial aims to (1) assess the effectiveness of the tobacco cessation medication cytisine versus placebo when combined with behavioural support and (2) implement tobacco cessation medication and behavioural
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Children Learning About Second-hand Smoke (CLASS II): a pilot cluster randomised controlled trial

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Children exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) are at increased risk of respiratory illnesses. We piloted a Smoke Free Intervention (SFI) and trial methods before investigating its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness in primary school children. To read the article, choose one of the following buttons below. PDF Version  | HTML Version 
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