Biplob Kumer Roy, Nasrin Sultana, SM Jahangir Hossain, Sharmin Akter Tule, Md. Mostain Billah

Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute, Savar, Dhaka-1341

To accomplish the goals of the current study, a total of sixty (60) households from the Pathalia Union cluster area under Savar upazila of Dhaka district were surveyed and various morphological and productive parameters of Oat (Avena sativa L.) and Baksha (Family: Poaceae) fodder were recorded from thirty (30) households for each at the time of harvesting and samples were collected for knowing the nutritive value. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed following one-way ANOVA including descriptive statistics. It was observed that farmers related to fodder production only 2% were graduated, 33% were secondary passed, 32% were primary passed, 8% were higher secondary passed and 25% were illiterate. 45% of farmers used their own lands, 38% of farmers used leased lands and about 17% of farmers used leased lands accompanied by their own lands. In addition, about 22% Baksha fodder, 28% Napier fodder, 20% Oat fodder, 9% both Oat and Bahsha, 14% both Napier and Baksha, 5% all three fodder (Napier, Baksha and Oat) and only 3% farmers were cultivating other fodders. About 38% of cultivators in the study area used their produced fodder only for their cattle feeding and about 25% of cultivators sold their produced fodder directly in the market without resting any cattle feeding. 25% of farmers sold their produced fodder in the market accompanied by cattle feeding. The biomass yield (ton/hector/c) of oat grass was 27.05±0.15 whereas the biomass yield (ton/hector/c) of Baksha grass was 40.18±0.26. Crude protein (CP) percent (%) of Oat grass was 9.06±0.29, in the contest of 12.80±0.76 in Baksha. Production cost and selling price of Oat were 1190.83±12.40 BDT/ton and 449.87±6.40 BDT/ton and Baksha grass were 4381.84±24.51 BDT/ton and 5694.60±36.84 BDT/ton, respectively. Farmers can make a profit Tk. 3190±33.28 from selling 1-ton Oat grass whereas Tk. 5244.62±33.28 from selling 1-ton Baksaha grass. Oat and Baksha production and marketing at Savar is considered a profitable enterprise. The overall production and marketing status could be improved through facilitations of farmers cultivating fodder scientifically.

Keywords: Baksha, Oat, production, marketing, morphology, nutritional composition.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: biplobkumerroy@gmail.com (Biplob Kumer Roy)

How to cite this article: Roy BK, Sultana N, Hossain SMJ, Tule SA and Billah MM (2023). Morphological features, economic aspects and nutritional profiles of Baksha and Oat grass. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 10(2): 01-07. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10258340.

Most. Baby Naznin, Md Shariful Islam, Ferdous Jahan, Mohammad Nurul Anowar

Department of Adult and Elderly Health Nursing, National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research (NIANER)

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder with significant social, health, and economic consequences. Globally, Type 2 diabetes affects 463 million people, with a projected increase to 629 million by 2045. This number is estimated to increase to 430 million in the absence of better control or cure. Diabetes health care seeking behavior plays an important role in reducing the incidence of disease, disability and death by improving knowledge. The aim of this study was to assess the health care seeking behaviors among type-2 diabetes mellitus patients in Bangladesh. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study participants were type 2 diabetes patients admitted in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. A total of 112 patients were participated in this study. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample. The questionnaire consists of two parts. Part 1 contains questions regarding. Socio-demographic Information questionnaire, Disease related Questionnaires and Health Care Seeking Behaviors Questionnaire were used to describe the patients characteristics and health care seeking behaviors. Data was collected from February to March, 2023. Data was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS version 20. The mean age of the Type 2 DM patients was 51.49±11.63 years old. In the event of illness symptoms nearly half of the patients (49.1 %) visit to a doctor initially, 88.4% patients visit to a doctor after exacerbation of symptoms. In addition, 54% patients consult with general practitioner, 43.8% Type 2 DM patients visit and receive the services from the public health center, 77% patients not regular referring to the doctor, 7.5 5 % visit the doctor in a follow up basis if needed and 83% patients received information from the physician frequently. Gender, religion, marital status, education, occupation, residence, family type, duration of the disease, current treatment and blood sugar were statistically significantly correlated with health care seeking behaviors(p<0.05). Regular consultation with a health care provider or visiting a healthcare center might help to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Health Care Seeking Behaviors, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: mn.anowar@yahoo.com (M N Anowar)

How to cite this article: Naznin MB, Islam MS, Jahan F and Anowar MN (2023). Health care seeking behaviors among Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 10(2): 08-23. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10258361.

Nasrin Sultana

Department of Social Welfare, Feni Government College (National University), Feni 3900, Bangladesh

The workers of Road Transport Sector (RTS) usually struggle with low wages, long working hours, poor working environment, occupational health hazards, and lack of social protections. This research provides an overview of the working environment and labor relations with owners in the RTS in Chattogram City, Bangladesh. This study examined the gaps that hinder attainment of Decent Work Condition (DWC) among the transport workers especially in the face of critical issues on work and life balance, increasing job insecurity, social protection, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) of transport workers. In qualitative method through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), In-depth Interview (IDI) and Key Informant Interview (KII), all data was collected. Non-probability, purposive sampling was included for the primary data collection. Results showed that labors of this sector are deprived, exploited and under privileged. Labors are deprived from their employment opportunity and basic rights. They do not have employment letter and adequate earnings. Their working hour is longer than the hours fixed by the labor laws, and they must do overtime, but they are not paid for that. The existing workers’ leave, rest and leisure time are not sufficient. Their stability and security of work is not enough. They have no social security and freedom of associations. They are bound in target trips. Therefore, government agencies and transport owners should take necessary steps to ensure employment and other relevant basic rights.

Keywords: Labor rights, Occupational safety, Social security, Urban transport, Working environment.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: rumi.du.46@gmail.com (N Sultana)

How to cite this article: Sultana N (2023). Working environment and living standards of urban transport workers in Chattogram city: A qualitative study. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 10(2): 24-36. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1044450.

Md. Pilot Hossen¹, ANM Shamsul Islam¹, Sabrin Shohid¹, Rotna Rani Sen¹, Most. Jobaida Manzil¹, Mohibbul Haque³, Chaity Dey⁴, Most. Baby Naznin⁴, Deloara Begum⁵, Muhammad Tushar Bhuiya⁶, Nasreen Farhana²

¹Department of Public Health and Hospital Administration, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM) Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
²Department of Microbiology and Mycology, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM) Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
³Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
⁴Department of Maternal &Child Health, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Mohakhali, Dhaka-1212
⁵Department of Nursing, Nursing Institute, Panchagarh
⁶Department of Nursing, Nursing Institute, Munshiganj

TLaboratory services are a crucial component of a high-quality healthcare system to detect diseases of public health significance. Patient satisfaction with laboratory services is essential for providing proper treatment. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the level of patients’ satisfaction with laboratory services at secondary-level hospitals. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Adhunik Sadar Hospitals (ASH) in Panchagarh and Thakurgaon, Bangladesh, with 296 respondents from January to December 2022 using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Respondents in this study ranged in age from 18 to 96 years (mean 41.26±SD16.84), more than half (54%) were female, 95% were Muslims, 45% were housewives, and the majority (84%) had attained the highest level of education up to secondary school. The levels of satisfaction with laboratory services were determined by various indicators. Overall results among the respondents, 64% were satisfied towards laboratory services at secondary-level hospitals. Regarding factors related to respondents’ satisfaction with laboratory services, 97% were satisfied with measures taken to assure privacy and confidentiality, and 58% were satisfied with adequate information to collect specimens whereas 69% were very satisfied with turnaround time. There was a significant (p<0.05) association between taking verbal consent prior to sample collection by lab personnel, waiting time for sample collection, adequate information of receiving reports, turnaround time, cleanliness of waiting area, adequacy of sitting facilities, cleanliness of washroom, respect to respondents, providing prompt services, and levels of patients’ satisfaction towards laboratory services. This study demonstrated the necessity of improving the quality of laboratory services provided at secondary-level hospital laboratories in order to meet patients’ expectations.

Keywords: Patients’ satisfaction, laboratory service, secondary level hospital, Bangladesh.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: pilot.hossen@gmail.com (M P Hossen)

How to cite this article: Hossen MP, Islam ANMS, Shohid S, Sen RR, Manzil MJ, Haque M, Dey C, Naznin MB, Begum D, Bhuiya MT and Farhana N (2023). Patients’ satisfaction towards laboratory services at secondary level hospitals. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 10(2): 37-46. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10575770.