Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Journal of advances in medicine and medical research, Jul 9, 2024
Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 3, Jan 5, 2023
It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as ... more It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as a second-line approach and that non-pharmacological options should, in best practice, be pursued first. This study examines current nonpharmacological approaches. Bhutan needs a national assessment to determine dementia at the community level to identify the exact number of persons living with dementia. Bhutan health department can develop a standard training module on non-pharmacological interventions based on the context and lifestyle.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising... more The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising Dementia Cases in Bhutan Needs Non-Pharmacological Interventions ”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Ba... more Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55, access to health workshops about NCDs for self-care, and the types of support they needed to control and manage their NCDs. Methods: The study was cross-sectional. The participants were Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55 living in Toronto. They attended an ethnic community organization for services from January to March 2020, and the study included participants from them (purposively). Pretested structured and semi-structured questionnaires were applied to collect the information. The study used chi-square and logistic regression for data analysis. Results: The study included 191 participants; among the participants, males and females were 44.0% (84) and 56.0% (107), respectively, more than half of them (53.4%, 102) were aged > 60 years, and the majority (69.6%, 133) lived in Canada for more than five years. The frequently mentioned NCDs by gende...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2023
Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Ban... more Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55, access to health workshops about NCDs for self-care, and the types of support they needed to control and manage their NCDs. Methods: The study was cross-sectional. The participants were Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55 living in Toronto. They attended an ethnic community organization for services from January to
This study explored awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers towa... more This study explored awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers toward dementia care. The study included 45 family caregivers (>55 years) purposively for the face-toface interviews between February and March 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. The study used semi-structured questions and applied thematic content analysis. Three main themes emerged related to dementia: a) caregivers' awareness of dementia, b: awareness of prevention and treatment and needs for dementia care, and c) caregivers' attitudes towards dementia. Many caregivers defined dementia as memory loss and forgetfulness. They also perceived anxiety, depression, and aging were risk factors for dementia, and dementia was an unpreventable and incurable disease. Moreover, many were unaware of the appropriate health providers for diagnosing and managing dementia and of nonpharmacological care for dementia. The caregivers perceived dementia as a shameful disease, and they would not go for a diagnosis even if they had risks for dementia and would hide their dementia after diagnosis. Many did not want to be a caregiver for a person with dementia in the family. Many caregivers confessed that training was essential to improve their knowledge about dementia. There was a lack of knowledge about dementia, its prevention, and treatments among South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers. Dementia was associated with shame, and they had less interest in caring for the person with dementia. For the purpose of enhancing awareness, lowering stigma, and involving people in dementia care, educational instruction in their native tongue is required.
It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as ... more It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as a second-line approach and that non-pharmacological options should, in best practice, be pursued first. This study examines current nonpharmacological approaches. Bhutan needs a national assessment to determine dementia at the community level to identify the exact number of persons living with dementia. Bhutan health department can develop a standard training module on non-pharmacological interventions based on the context and lifestyle.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising... more The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising Dementia Cases in Bhutan Needs Non-Pharmacological Interventions ”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 7
The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organization... more The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations to reduce food insecurity and improve food accessibility to people affected by COVID-19 by giving free food support. The study explored the challenges of people and the local organizations in receiving and providing free food support and what further was needed to achieve food accessibility and security in the priority neighborhood. Nine representatives of the local community organizations, 15 volunteers, 10 community members (food recipients) participated in the community conversation or the extensive group discussion. They shared their experiences about challenges in food accessibility during COVID-19, and what we further needed to improve the food accessibility in the priority neighborhood. Two note-takers obtained data from the community conversation, and it was a qualitative study and used a thematic approach to analyze the data and interpretation. Lack of information of free food, language issues, the social stigma attached to requesting free food support, and fear of COVID-19 were obstacles for community members seeking free food support. The community organisations, on the other hand, lacked knowledge of those who truly needed food assistance, adequate transportation, enough room to store food, and sufficient numbers of dedicated and qualified volunteers to assist with food distribution. Additionally, there was a lack of funds for community organisations to supply people with food. The local community organizations needed an assessment to understand the available resources so that local organizations could use the resources to improve food accessibility in the community. Furthermore, the organizations required coordination and cooperation each other and extended food funding to affected families. In addition, the local organizations needed to work with community gardens, community kitchens, and food banks to support and meet the community's demands for improving food accessibility.
Journal of Advances in medicines and Medical Resources, 2022
Dementia Cases are increasing in Bhutan. Dementia affects the quality of life of the person livin... more Dementia Cases are increasing in Bhutan. Dementia affects the quality of life of the person living with dementia. Pharmacological treatment is not available to cure dementia. Non-pharmacological therapies like art, music, brain gym, etc., can significantly improve the quality of life of the person living with dementia and also control psychological and behavior. Limited resources country like Bhutan can adopt non-pharmacological treatment. Any family member or community worker can quickly implement if they get training.
Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local communit... more Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations for free food support to people affected by COVID-19. The study's goals were to explore the barriers of the people and the organizations while receiving and providing free food support and what further was needed to give the people food support in the priority neighborhood. Methods: Nine representatives of the local community organizations and 15 volunteers participated in the community conversation or the extensive group discussion. They shared their experiences about barriers and what we further needed to provide food support for the priority neighborhood like Taylor Massey. Two note-takers obtained data from the community conversation. This is a qualitative study. It used a thematic approach to analyze the data and interpretation. Results: Information lacking about free food, language barriers, the social stigma associated with free food support, and fear of COVID-...
Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Journal of advances in medicine and medical research, Jul 9, 2024
Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GB... more Aims: The COVID-19 pandemic lockdown has led to a rise in the number of gender-based violence (GBV) cases within families. This increase is mainly due to patriarchal influence, prolonged stay at home, social isolation, and financial abuse. Women and girls, in particular, have been adversely affected by this phenomenon, experiencing significant mental health impacts. A study conducted in Toronto explored the various types and causes of violence against South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls and how it affects their mental health, too. Methodology: Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS), an ethnic organization conducted a study on gender-based violence (GBV) from Sep to Dec 2021. Two extensive Zoom group discussions involved 55 females and six males, including social workers (n=9), community Original Research Article this violence, many victims have reported experiencing anxiety, mental trauma, frustration, distress, depression, and discrimination. Victims of violence have faced many obstacles in accessing appropriate providers, such as language barriers and threats from their husbands. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected South Asian Bangladeshi women and girls who are experiencing gender-based violence. To address this issue, policymakers, governments, and ethnic organizations must collaborate to create comprehensive plans that aim to eliminate gender-based violence, as well as associated cultural problems and stigma. Community organizations can provide resources and support for victims, working with families and husbands to create a safer environment for those affected.
Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 3, Jan 5, 2023
It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as ... more It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as a second-line approach and that non-pharmacological options should, in best practice, be pursued first. This study examines current nonpharmacological approaches. Bhutan needs a national assessment to determine dementia at the community level to identify the exact number of persons living with dementia. Bhutan health department can develop a standard training module on non-pharmacological interventions based on the context and lifestyle.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising... more The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising Dementia Cases in Bhutan Needs Non-Pharmacological Interventions ”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Ba... more Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55, access to health workshops about NCDs for self-care, and the types of support they needed to control and manage their NCDs. Methods: The study was cross-sectional. The participants were Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55 living in Toronto. They attended an ethnic community organization for services from January to March 2020, and the study included participants from them (purposively). Pretested structured and semi-structured questionnaires were applied to collect the information. The study used chi-square and logistic regression for data analysis. Results: The study included 191 participants; among the participants, males and females were 44.0% (84) and 56.0% (107), respectively, more than half of them (53.4%, 102) were aged > 60 years, and the majority (69.6%, 133) lived in Canada for more than five years. The frequently mentioned NCDs by gende...
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2023
Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Ban... more Objectives: The study explored the profiles of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) of South Asian Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55, access to health workshops about NCDs for self-care, and the types of support they needed to control and manage their NCDs. Methods: The study was cross-sectional. The participants were Bangladeshi immigrants aged > 55 living in Toronto. They attended an ethnic community organization for services from January to
This study explored awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers towa... more This study explored awareness and the attitudes of South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers toward dementia care. The study included 45 family caregivers (>55 years) purposively for the face-toface interviews between February and March 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. The study used semi-structured questions and applied thematic content analysis. Three main themes emerged related to dementia: a) caregivers' awareness of dementia, b: awareness of prevention and treatment and needs for dementia care, and c) caregivers' attitudes towards dementia. Many caregivers defined dementia as memory loss and forgetfulness. They also perceived anxiety, depression, and aging were risk factors for dementia, and dementia was an unpreventable and incurable disease. Moreover, many were unaware of the appropriate health providers for diagnosing and managing dementia and of nonpharmacological care for dementia. The caregivers perceived dementia as a shameful disease, and they would not go for a diagnosis even if they had risks for dementia and would hide their dementia after diagnosis. Many did not want to be a caregiver for a person with dementia in the family. Many caregivers confessed that training was essential to improve their knowledge about dementia. There was a lack of knowledge about dementia, its prevention, and treatments among South Asian Bangladeshi family caregivers. Dementia was associated with shame, and they had less interest in caring for the person with dementia. For the purpose of enhancing awareness, lowering stigma, and involving people in dementia care, educational instruction in their native tongue is required.
It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as ... more It is becoming increasingly clear that pharmacological treatments for dementia should be used as a second-line approach and that non-pharmacological options should, in best practice, be pursued first. This study examines current nonpharmacological approaches. Bhutan needs a national assessment to determine dementia at the community level to identify the exact number of persons living with dementia. Bhutan health department can develop a standard training module on non-pharmacological interventions based on the context and lifestyle.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising... more The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Rising Dementia Cases in Bhutan Needs Non-Pharmacological Interventions ”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 7
The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organization... more The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations to reduce food insecurity and improve food accessibility to people affected by COVID-19 by giving free food support. The study explored the challenges of people and the local organizations in receiving and providing free food support and what further was needed to achieve food accessibility and security in the priority neighborhood. Nine representatives of the local community organizations, 15 volunteers, 10 community members (food recipients) participated in the community conversation or the extensive group discussion. They shared their experiences about challenges in food accessibility during COVID-19, and what we further needed to improve the food accessibility in the priority neighborhood. Two note-takers obtained data from the community conversation, and it was a qualitative study and used a thematic approach to analyze the data and interpretation. Lack of information of free food, language issues, the social stigma attached to requesting free food support, and fear of COVID-19 were obstacles for community members seeking free food support. The community organisations, on the other hand, lacked knowledge of those who truly needed food assistance, adequate transportation, enough room to store food, and sufficient numbers of dedicated and qualified volunteers to assist with food distribution. Additionally, there was a lack of funds for community organisations to supply people with food. The local community organizations needed an assessment to understand the available resources so that local organizations could use the resources to improve food accessibility in the community. Furthermore, the organizations required coordination and cooperation each other and extended food funding to affected families. In addition, the local organizations needed to work with community gardens, community kitchens, and food banks to support and meet the community's demands for improving food accessibility.
Journal of Advances in medicines and Medical Resources, 2022
Dementia Cases are increasing in Bhutan. Dementia affects the quality of life of the person livin... more Dementia Cases are increasing in Bhutan. Dementia affects the quality of life of the person living with dementia. Pharmacological treatment is not available to cure dementia. Non-pharmacological therapies like art, music, brain gym, etc., can significantly improve the quality of life of the person living with dementia and also control psychological and behavior. Limited resources country like Bhutan can adopt non-pharmacological treatment. Any family member or community worker can quickly implement if they get training.
Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local communit... more Introduction: The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations for free food support to people affected by COVID-19. The study's goals were to explore the barriers of the people and the organizations while receiving and providing free food support and what further was needed to give the people food support in the priority neighborhood. Methods: Nine representatives of the local community organizations and 15 volunteers participated in the community conversation or the extensive group discussion. They shared their experiences about barriers and what we further needed to provide food support for the priority neighborhood like Taylor Massey. Two note-takers obtained data from the community conversation. This is a qualitative study. It used a thematic approach to analyze the data and interpretation. Results: Information lacking about free food, language barriers, the social stigma associated with free food support, and fear of COVID-...
The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organization... more The provincial and federal governments provided emergency funding to local community organizations to reduce food insecurity and improve food accessibility to people affected by COVID-19 by giving free food support. The study explored the challenges of people and the local organizations in receiving and providing free food support and what further was needed to achieve food accessibility and security in the priority neighborhood. Nine representatives of the local community organizations, 15 volunteers, 10 community members (food recipients) participated in the community conversation or the extensive group discussion. They shared their experiences about challenges in food accessibility during COVID-19, and what we further needed to improve the food accessibility in the priority neighborhood. Two note-takers obtained data from the community conversation, and it was a qualitative study and used a thematic approach to analyze the data and interpretation. Lack of information of free food, language issues, the social stigma attached to requesting free food support, and fear of COVID-19 were obstacles for community members seeking free food support. The community organisations, on the other hand, lacked knowledge of those who truly needed food assistance, adequate transportation, enough room to store food, and sufficient numbers of dedicated and qualified volunteers to assist with food distribution. Additionally, there was a lack of funds for community organisations to supply people with food. The local community organizations needed an assessment to understand the available resources so that local organizations could use the resources to improve food accessibility in the community. Furthermore, the organizations required coordination and cooperation each other and extended food funding to affected families. In addition, the local organizations needed to work with community gardens, community kitchens, and food banks to support and meet the community's demands for improving food accessibility.
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