2022 |
Akter S, Rich JL, Davies K, Inder KJ, 'Reflexivity Conducting Mixed Methods Research on Indigenous Women's Health in Lower and Middle-Income Countries-An Example From Bangladesh', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE METHODS, 21 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Hazfiarini A, Zahroh RI, Akter S, Homer CSE, Bohren MA, 'Indonesian midwives' perspectives on changes in the provision of maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study', MIDWIFERY, 108 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Ganbaatar D, Vaughan C, Akter S, Bohren MA, 'Exploring the identities and experiences of young queer people in Mongolia using visual research methods', CULTURE HEALTH & SEXUALITY, 24 1695-1712 (2022) [C1]
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2022 |
Akter S, Davies K, Rich JL, Inder KJ, 'Community perspectives of barriers indigenous women face in accessing maternal health care services in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh', Ethnicity and Health, 27 1222-1240 (2022) [C1]
Objectives: Bangladesh has achieved notable success in improving maternal health by increasing women¿s access to good quality and low-cost maternal health care (MHC) services. How... [more]
Objectives: Bangladesh has achieved notable success in improving maternal health by increasing women¿s access to good quality and low-cost maternal health care (MHC) services. However, the health system of Bangladesh has earned criticism for not ensuring equitable MHC access for all women, particularly for Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT). Little is known about Indigenous communities¿ perspectives on these inequalities in MHC service access in the CHT. Therefore, this study aimed to explore Indigenous communities¿ perspectives on challenges and opportunities for improving MHC service access in the CHT. Design: This qualitative descriptive study was conducted in two sub-districts of Khagrachhari between September 2017 and February 2018. Eight Indigenous key informants from three Indigenous communities (Chakma, Marma and Tripura) were recruited via snowballing and purposive techniques and participated in face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Key informants comprised community leaders and health care providers. Data were analysed thematically using Nvivo12 software. Results: Findings suggest that distance, poor availability of resources and infrastructure, lack of community engagement in the design of health interventions, Indigenous cultural beliefs, misconceptions about MHC services, and maltreatment from health care providers were the key barriers to accessing MHC services; all are interconnected. Indigenous women faced humiliation and maltreatment from MHC staff. Failure to provide a culturally-safe environment suggests a lack of cultural competency among health staff, including Indigenous staff. Conclusion: Findings suggest that cultural competency training for all health care providers is needed to improve cultural appropriateness and accessibility of services. Refresher training and undisrupted supply of basic MHC services for front-line care providers will benefit the entire community and will likely be cost-effective for the government. Designing health programmes through extensive community consultation is essential.
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2021 |
Bohren MA, Lorencatto F, Coomarasamy A, Althabe F, Devall AJ, Evans C, et al., 'Formative research to design an implementation strategy for a postpartum hemorrhage initial response treatment bundle (E-MOTIVE): study protocol', REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, 18 (2021)
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2020 |
Rahman MA, Khan MN, Akter S, Rahman A, Alam MM, Khan MA, Rahman MM, 'Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding practice in Bangladesh: Evidence from nationally representative survey data.', PLoS One, 15 e0236080 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Akter S, Davies K, Rich JL, Inder KJ, 'Barriers to accessing maternal health care services in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: A qualitative descriptive study of Indigenous women's experiences.', PloS one, 15 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Akter S, Rich JL, Davies K, Inder KJ, 'Prevalence and factors associated with knowledge and access to delivery services at primary health care facilities amongst indigenous women in Khagrachhari district Bangladesh - A cross-sectional study', MIDWIFERY, 90 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Akter S, Rich JL, Davies K, Inder KJ, 'Prevalence and factors associated with antenatal care service access among Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study', PLOS ONE, 15 (2020) [C1]
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2020 |
Akter S, Lorencatto F, Forbes G, Miller S, Althabe F, Coomarasamy A, et al., 'Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, identification and management of postpartum haemorrhage: a qualitative evidence synthesis', Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews,
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2019 |
Akter S, Rich J, Davies K, Inder K, 'Access to maternal healthcare services among Indigenous women in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 9 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Akter S, Davies K, Rich JL, Inder KJ, 'Indigenous women s access to maternal healthcare services in lower- and middle-income countries: a systematic integrative review', International Journal of Public Health, 64 343-353 (2019) [C1]
Objectives: Globally, Indigenous people have lower-health status compared to non-Indigenous people due to unequal access to health care. Barriers or enablers to accessing maternal... [more]
Objectives: Globally, Indigenous people have lower-health status compared to non-Indigenous people due to unequal access to health care. Barriers or enablers to accessing maternal health services by Indigenous women are not well researched. This review aims to determine accessibility and utilisation of maternal primary healthcare services among Indigenous women in lower- and middle-income countries. Methods: We conducted a systematic integrative review of published and grey literature published between 2000 and 2017. Studies on maternal healthcare service utilisation by Indigenous women in lower- and middle-income countries were included. From 3092 articles identified, 10 met the eligibility criteria. Results: The most prominent barrier to accessing maternal primary healthcare services was the top-down nature of intervention programmes, which made programmes culturally unfriendly for Indigenous women. Distance, cost, transport, accommodation, language barriers and lack of knowledge about existing services also impacted access. Conclusions: Findings provided insights into understanding the gaps in existing policies for Indigenous women and their access to maternal health services. Results suggested that efforts be made to ensure appropriate programmes for Indigenous women¿s maternal health right.
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2018 |
Waldman L, Ahmed T, Scott N, Akter S, Standing H, Rasheed S, ''We have the internet in our hands': Bangladeshi college students' use of ICTs for health information', GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH, 14 (2018) [C1]
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2017 |
Hussain F, Clasen T, Akter S, Bawel V, Luby SP, Leontsini E, et al., 'Advantages and limitations for users of double pit pour-flush latrines: a qualitative study in rural Bangladesh', BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, 17 (2017)
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2014 |
Akter S, Doran F, Avila C, Nancarrow S, 'A qualitative study of staff perspectives of patient non-attendance in a regional primary healthcare setting.', Australasian Medical Journal, 7
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