Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
BACKGROUND: Data from a statewide survey in India and clinic-based studies in developed settings have previously suggested an association between maternal physical intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences and the low use of antenatal care (ANC). This study aimed to explore the association between...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
BACKGROUND: Evidence from developing countries regarding the association between gender inequity and intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization in women has been suggestive but inconclusive. Using nationally representative population-based data from Bangladesh, we examined the association between...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, S M Mahmudul Hasan, Kaoruko Seino et al.
Although low socioeconomic status (SES) is related to poor glycemic control, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We examined potentially modifiable factors involved in the association between low SES and poor glycemic control using data from the baseline survey of a multicenter, prospective co...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Masashi Kizuki
Aims To explore the association of the socioeconomic status (SES) in Bangladesh with diabetes prevalence, awareness, and control. Methods A population sample of 7540 individuals from the 2011 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey was used. A composite variable of education and wealth calculated the S...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
Background/objectives To investigate (i) associations of intimate partner violence (IPV) and chronic undernutrition among women of reproductive age and (ii) whether women who experience both poverty and IPV are unique in their nutritional disadvantages. Subjects/methods This study used the data from...
TJ Robinson T. Moncatar, Keiko Nakamura, Kathryn Lizbeth L. Siongco, Mosiur Rahman et al.
Injury among older adults is a serious health concern, but little information is known about it, particularly in developing countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of, and examine the socioeconomic, demographic, and health determinants of, self-reported injuries among older Filipinos...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
Background There is little research on whether women who are either poor or illiterate and have experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) have a unique risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Most such research concerns families displaced by wars and conflicts. Purpose Therefore, we aimed ...
S M Mahmudul Hasan, Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Yuri Tashiro et al.
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of periodontal disease is high in diabetes patients worldwide, including Bangladesh. Although associations of periodontal disease outcomes and clinical determinants of diabetes have been investigated, few studies have reported on the relationship between periodontal dise...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
Background Sociodemographic determinants of predicted 10-year risk for stroke or myocardial infarction are vital to identify patients who are at increased risk. Although some risk factors of predicted cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk are documented, further exploration is necessary considering vari...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
OBJECTIVES: To estimate (i) lifetime prevalence of physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) and (ii) associations of development of complications around delivery and IPV. METHODS: We used data from the 2007 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey. The analyses were based on the responses of ...
Mosiur Rahman, Keiko Nakamura, Kaoruko Seino, Masashi Kizuki
PURPOSE: This study sought to examine the relationship between tobacco consumption or illicit drug/alcohol use and mental disorders. DESIGN AND METHODS: We used data from the 2006 Bangladesh Urban Health Survey. The analyses were based on the responses of 13,819 men aged 15-59 years. FINDINGS: Smoki...