Major Research Project of BADAS
Major Research Project conducted by the Centre for Global Health Research of BADAS Research Programs:
Screening for diabetes and related cardiometabolic risks at workplaces in Bangladesh: This study is part of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Workplaces (DPWP), an ongoing diabetes prevention program of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS). Status: Two papers published.
Nationwide Free Diabetes Screening: To investigate the rate of unknown diabetes and related risk markers among adult population in Bangladesh. To evaluate the level of knowledge about diabetes in Bangladeshi people.
Prevention of diabetes through religious leaders (Imams): The objectives of the program 1) organize training program on healthy lifestyle for the prevention and care of diabetes and other NCDs for religious leaders (Imams) in Bangladesh, 2) introduce diabetes corners in religious places (Mosques) and 3) improve community awareness on healthy lifestyle for prevention and care of diabetes and other NCDs through religious leaders.
Chandra Rural Diabetes Study: A joint research initiative of BADAS and University of Oslo (UIO), Norway. Study place: Chandra, Gazipur. Status: 16 papers has been publishedpublished
Diabetes Prevention Intervention Study (DPIS): A joint research initiative of BADAS and University of Oslo (UIO), Norway. Status: 1st paper ready for submission
GIFTs Mother and Child Health Study: Mother and Child Health Research Program in Bangladesh is a part of GIFTS “Genomic and lifestyle predictors of fetal outcome relevant to diabetes and obesity and their relevance to prevention strategies in South Asian people” study. Status: Two papers were published, and 3rd paper is ready for submission.
Screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and its Prevalence in Bangladesh
A joint initiative of BADAS and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt)
The Objectives are: 1) To evaluate the countrywide prevalence of GDM and its associated risk factors in Bangladesh. 2) To evaluate the knowledge about GDM among pregnant women in Bangladesh.
Pre-conception care through religious leaders (Marriage registrar/Kazis)
To improve community awareness on preconception care and prevention of NCDs, particularly GDM among newly married couples of Bangladesh through religious leaders
Changing Diabetes Barometer in Bangladesh
A joint research initiative of BADAS and Novo Nordisk Pharma (Pvt)
The aim is to investigate the status of diabetes management, glycemic control and complications in people with diabetes in Bangladesh through web-based registry of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS).
Knowledge and Care regarding GDM among Bangladeshi Population: A joint research initiative of Preconception Care through Religious Leaders project of Centre for Global Health Research and SAFES, Bangladesh.
Status: Two papers were published, and 3rd paper is ready for submission.
Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) among Physicians Before and After Distance Learning Program (DLP) in Bangladesh: A joint research initiative of Centre for Global Health Research and Distance Learning Project, BADAS.
Status: 1st paper is ready for submission.
Factors associated with different types of Retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladeshi Population: A research initiative of Centre for Global Health Research. Status: 1st paper is ready for submission.
Health problems among garment factory workers in Bangladesh: This study is part of Comprehensive Healthcare for Garment Workers through the Micro Health Insurance Program of BADAS
Status: 1st paper is ready for submission.
Major Research Projects at Bangladesh University of Health Sciences
1. Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology: Calpain 10 Polymorphism impact in Arsenic Induced Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
2. Department of Chemistry: Scientific Evaluation of Some Hepatoprotective Herbal Medicines Available in Bangladesh
3. Department of Pharmacology: Plant materials as a source of new antidiabetic agents-Asian Network of Research on Anti-Diabetic Plants (ANRAP); Effect of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) on the glycemic level through antioxidant & GLUT-4 gene expression on nSTZ induced Type 2 diabetic rats
4. Department of Occupational and Environmental Health:: 1. “Safety and health and audit practices in Bangladesh” is ongoing with the research grant of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (MFA in collaboration with Department of Technology and Innovation of University, Southern Denmark (SDU). 2. “Baseline, Midline and Endline assessments on Employment Injury Insurance (EII) knowledge of workers” is ongoing with the financial support of Laudes Foundation, Germany and GIZ International Services (InS)
5. Dept. of Reproductive and Child Health: ‘Capacity Development for Combating Non-Communicable Diseases in Rohingya Population' Funding Agency World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), International
6. Department of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) :Strengthening of Primary Health Care System on Prevention and Control of Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus in Singair Upazila.
7. Department of Community Nutrition, BUHS: 1. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on COVID-19 among the Residents of slums in Khulna. 2. Assessment of Diabetes Perception among Fisherman of Sundarban area, Bangladesh’ 3. Overweight and obesity among urban slum adolescents in Dhaka city. 4. Depression and anxiety among middle-aged school teachers in Khulna City
8. Department of Health Informatics, BUHS: 1. Medical Outdoor Patient Appointment System using Emerging Technology 2. Impact of COVID-19 on Essential Health Services in Bangladesh: A Rapid Assessment 3. Investigating Policy Gap Related to Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) Ban in Tobacco Industry in Bangladesh.