Behaviour Problems in Young Children in Rural Bangladesh

Khan, Naila Zaman; Ferdous, Shamim; Islam, Robiul; Sultana, Afroza; Durkin, Maureen S.

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“…Existing WASH interventions showed to hinder fecal-oral transmission of pathogens, which is responsible for causing undernutrition among children [29]. Common WASH interventions in Bangladesh failed to provide improved environmental hygiene for children as the interventions were not effective to moderate risky behaviors such as crawling and picking objects from contaminated soil and surfaces [29] and pica [40]. …”

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Examining the relationship between socio-economic status, WASH practices and wasting

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Childhood wasting is a global problem and is significantly more pronounced in low and middle income countries like Bangladesh. Socio Economic Status (SES) and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) practices may be significantly associated with wasting. Most previous research is consistent about the role of SES, but the significance of WASH in the context of wasting remains ambiguous. The effect of SES and WASH on weight for length (WHZ) is examined using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) to explicitly describe the direct and indirect role of WASH in the context of SES.A nationally representative survey of 10,478 Bangladeshi children under 5 were examined. An expert defined SEM was used to construct latent variables for SES and WASH. The SEM included a direct pathway from SES to WHZ and an indirect pathway from SES to WHZ via WASH along with regression of relevant covariates on the outcome WHZ and the latent variables. Both SES (p<0.01) and WASH (p<0.05) significantly affect WHZ. SES (p<0.01) also significantly affects WASH. Other structural components showed that child’s age (p<0.01) affects WHZ and types of residence (p<0.01) affects SES. WASH practices at least partially mediate the association between SES and wasting status. WASH and SES are both significantly associated with WHZ.

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“…Mullick & Goodman used Development and Well- Being Assessment (DAWBA) questionnaire, and previously validated Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) tools [22] in their study and found overall prevalence of 15.2% in different settings (rural, urban and urban slum) with the highest prevalence in the urban slum (19.5%) [23]. Another study found 14.6% children with behavioral problems as reported by the parents in rural Bangladesh [24]. Another more recent community-based study reported prevalence of mental disorder among 18.4% of the children [11].…”

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“…Research in socially disadvantaged and underprivileged groups is also needed to improve the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes in those vulnerable groups [21]. Childhood psychiatric disorders were significantly associated with malnutrition [24], rural residence, low education of fathers, and positive family history [11] which all need a multi-sectorial approach to address these neglected areas. The children mental health survey [11] results provided a baseline measure and resources which can be a basis for taking initiatives for further prevalence study as well as creating provision for effective service delivery models.…”

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Mental disorders in Bangladesh: a systematic review

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Ahmed²,

Chowdhury³

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BMC Psychiatry

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BackgroundMental disorders constitute a major public health problem globally with higher burden in low and middle-income countries. In Bangladesh, systematically-collected data on mental disorders are scarce and this leaves the extent of the problem not so well defined. We reviewed the literature on mental health disorders in Bangladesh to summarize the available data and identify evidence gaps.MethodsWe identified relevant literature on mental disorders within Bangladesh published between 1975 and October, 2013 through a systematic and comprehensive search. Relevant information from the selected articles was extracted and presented in tables.ResultsWe identified 32 articles which met our pre-defined eligibility criteria. The reported prevalence of mental disorders varied from 6.5 to 31.0% among adults and from 13.4 to 22.9% among children. Some awareness regarding mental health disorders exists at community level. There is a negative attitude towards treatment of those affected and treatment is not a priority in health care delivery. Mental health services are concentrated around tertiary care hospitals in big cities and absent in primary care.ConclusionsThe burden of mental disorders is high in Bangladesh, yet a largely unrecognized and under-researched area. To improve the mental health services in Bangladesh, further well-designed epidemiological and clinical research are needed.

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“…Among the 1410 households surveyed, a total of 1496 children in this age group were listed. A systematic sample consisting of every third child listed was pre-selected for developmental screening [4]. In terms of demographic characteristics, the systematic sample was representative of the overall population of children surveyed.…”

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Global Developmental Delay and Its Determinants Among Urban Infants and Toddlers: A Cross Sectional Study

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Behaviour Problems in Young Children in Rural Bangladesh

Abstract: The prevalence and nature of reported behaviour impairments in rural Bangladesh have implications for public health planning and delivery of health services.

Cited by 31 publications

References 18 publications

Examining the relationship between socio-economic status, WASH practices and wasting

Examining the relationship between socio-economic status, WASH practices and wasting

Mental disorders in Bangladesh: a systematic review

Global Developmental Delay and Its Determinants Among Urban Infants and Toddlers: A Cross Sectional Study

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