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S Bhatia

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PubMed1983

Contraceptive users in rural Bangladesh: a time trend analysis.

An examination of the characteristics of contraceptive acceptors in a family planning program in rural Bangladesh revealed trends of declining age and number of living children among new acceptors. A time series analysis of the age-specific acceptance rates confirmed the observation, indicating that over time the program succeeded in attracting younger and low-parity women. The high use prevalence rates resulted in fertility levels that were 25 percent lower in the program area than in the comparison area. The decline in the fertility levels during the first program year was mainly due to a large decline in fertility among women over age 35, but in the second year, the contribution made by women 30-35 years old was substantial.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

Experience with Lippes loop and copper-T intrauterine devices in rural Bangladesh.

Experience with IUD use among rural Bangladeshi women within two programmatic efforts demonstrates that the Copper-T IUD suited the needs of younger, lower-parity women better than Lippes Loop. The differential performance by the device was especially marked within the program that offered a broad selection of contraceptive methods and occurred mainly because of lower rates of expulsion and lower rates of discontinuation for bleeding and pain among the Copper-T users. Nevertheless, the easy availability of a wide choice of methods during the second program successfully encouraged dissatisfied IUD discontinuers to try other methods of contraception.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

The demographic impact of the family planning--health services project in Matlab, Bangladesh.

This paper evaluates the demographic impact of the Family Planning-Health Services Project in Matlab Thana of rural Bangladesh. The project was begun by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh in October 1977. Contraceptive services--including pills, condoms, IUDs, sterilization, and injectables--are supplemented by oral rehydration, tetanus toxoid, and other services. About 33 percent of eligible couples are using contraception. Impact is evaluated by direct measurement of birth rates in the treatment and comparison areas. An overall fertility decline of about 25 percent is observed, concentrated among older women. The impact is two-to-three times that of an earlier project that included fewer methods and used lesser trained workers. The study shows that intensive family planning efforts can affect fertility in the absence of socioeconomic changes.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

Dental health and treatment needs of 5-year-old children in the health area of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, England.

865 children in their first year of full-time education in the health are of Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham were examined for dental fitness and treatment requirements. Seventy-six percent of the subjects examined required treatment for dental caries and the mean dmft was 4.85. Sixteen percent of erupted permanent first molars were carious. 404 children had marginal gingivitis. All the treatment required for gingivitis and 82% for caries could be carried out by dental auxiliaries. The need for preventive measures is discussed.

Child, Preschool↗
PubMed1980

Village-based distribution of oral rehydration therapy packets in Bangladesh.

The distribution of sucrose-electrolyte oral therapy packets (1 liter) by community-based workers in a rural Bangladesh population of 157,000 was evaluated. A similar population of 134,000 served as a comparison group. The locally-produced packets showed satisfactory chemical composition with a shelf-life of up to 3 months and a cost of U.S. $0.05. After 4 months the workers were distributing an average of 70 packets/1,000 population per month. Most patients used one packet for each episode of diarrhea; 13% of children used two packets, and 15% and 8% of adults used, respectively, two and three packets. The electrolyte composition of the oral fluids prepared by field workers and mothers showed substantial variation, but no hyperconcentrated solutions were noted. A comparison of the hospitalization rate from the two study areas suggested a 29% reduction in hospitalization for diarrhea during the 4 months of distribution.

Administration, Oral↗