By Dr Sabuj Kanti Mistry

Journal articles

Mistry SK; Ali AM; Yadav UN; Huda MN; Parray AA; Mahumud RA; Mitra D, 2022, 'COVID-19 vaccination coverage is extremely low among older population in Bangladesh: findings from a cross-sectional study', Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2022.2030624

Parray AA; Yadav UN; Das A; Ali AM; Mollick S; Saha S; Mistry SK, 2022, 'Ensuring the global COVID-19 vaccine equity: Universal vaccine access strategy in the context of low and-middle-income countries', Global Public Health, 17, pp. 614 - 621, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17441692.2022.2029928

Mistry SK; Akter F; Hossain MB; Huda MN; Irfan NM; Yadav UN; Storisteanu DML; Arora A, 2022, 'Exploring factors associated with women’s willingness to provide digital fingerprints in accessing healthcare services: A cross‐sectional study in urban slums of bangladesh', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010040

Rifat MA; Huda MN; Parray AA; Yadav UN; Mahmud RA; Ali ARMM; Mistry SK, 2022, 'Global COVID-19 vaccine equity and the booster dose in low-resource countries: A decolonizing global health perspective', Global Biosecurity, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.31646/gbio.160

Mistry SK; Hossain MB; Irfan NM; Saha M; Saberin S; Shamim AA; Arora A, 2022, 'Trends in Complementary Feeding Indicators and Intake from Specific Food Groups among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Bangladesh', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010550

Mistry SK; Shaw M; Raffan F; Johnson G; Perren K; Saito S; Harris-Roxas B; Haigh F, 2022, 'Inequity in Access and Delivery of Virtual Care Interventions: A Scoping Review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, pp. 9411 - 9411, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19159411

Rahman MA; Kundu S; Ahinkorah BO; Okyere J; Halder HR; Rahman MM; Yadav UN; Mistry SK; Rahman MA, 2021, 'Was there any change in tobacco smoking among adults in Bangladesh during 2009-2017? Insights from two nationally representative cross-sectional surveys', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-057896

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Huda MN; Ghimire S; Bestman A; Hossain MB; Reza S; Qasim R; Harris MF, 2021, 'Difficulties faced by older Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in accessing medical services amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh', BMJ Global Health, 6, pp. e007051, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007051

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Akther F; Yadav UN; Harris MF, 2021, 'Exploring fear of COVID-19 and its correlates among older adults in Bangladesh', Globalization and Health, 17, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12992-021-00698-0

Islam M; Ahmed MS; Mistry SK, 2021, 'Factors associated with women's approval on intimate partner violence in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional analysis of latest demographic and health survey 2017–18', Heliyon, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08582

Ghimire S; Paudel G; Mistry SK; Parvez M; Rayamajhee B; Paudel P; Tamang MK; Yadav UN, 2021, 'Functional status and its associated factors among community-dwelling older adults in rural Nepal: findings from a cross-sectional study', BMC Geriatrics, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02286-8

Mistry SK; Ali AM; Yadav UN; Huda MN; Ghimire S; Rahman MA; Reza S; Huque R; Rahman MA, 2021, 'Perceived change in tobacco use and its associated factors among older adults residing in rohingya refugee camps during the covid-19 pandemic in bangladesh', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 12349, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312349

Mistry SK; Ali AM; Ahmed MS; Yadav UN; Khan MS; Hossain MB; Yunus FM, 2021, 'Prevalence and correlates of total sleep time among the older adults during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh', Sleep Epidemiology, 1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sleepe.2021.100008

Rahman MA; Halder HR; Yadav UN; Mistry SK, 2021, 'Prevalence of and factors associated with hypertension according to JNC 7 and ACC/AHA 2017 guidelines in Bangladesh', Scientific Reports, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94947-2

Ekholuenetale M; Mistry SK; Chimoriya R; Nash S; Doyizode AM; Arora A, 2021, 'Socioeconomic inequalities in early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices in Bangladesh: findings from the 2018 demographic and health survey', International Breastfeeding Journal, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00420-1

Bhandari TR; Khatiwada B; Rajbhandari B; Bestman A; Mistry SK; Rayamajhee B; Rawal LB; Yadav UN, 2021, 'A qualitative study to understand drivers of psychoactive substance use among Nepalese youth', Plos One, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259021

Mistry SK; Das Gupta R; Alam S; Kaur K; Shamim AA; Puthussery S, 2021, 'Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and adverse pregnancy outcome in South Asia: A systematic review', Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/edm2.285

Rahman MA; Parvez M; Halder HR; Yadav UN; Mistry SK, 2021, 'Prevalence of and factors associated with prehypertension and hypertension among Bangladeshi young adults: An analysis of the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey 2017–18', Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2021.100912

Mistry SK; Harris E; Harris M, 2021, 'Community Health Workers as Healthcare Navigators in Primary Care Chronic Disease Management: a Systematic Review', Journal of General Internal Medicine, 36, pp. 2755 - 2771, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-06667-y

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Hossain MB; Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Rahman MA; Irfan NM; Huque R, 2021, 'Exploring depressive symptoms and its associates among Bangladeshi older adults amid COVID-19 pandemic: findings from a cross-sectional study', Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 56, pp. 1487 - 1497, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00127-021-02052-6

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Hossain MB; Shuvo SD; Saha M; Sarwar S; Nirob MMH; Sekaran VC; Harris MF, 2021, 'Older adults with non-communicable chronic conditions and their health care access amid COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study', Plos One, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0255534

Yadav UN; Yadav OP; Singh DR; Ghimire S; Rayamajhee B; Mistry SK; Rawal LB; Ali AM; Tamang MK; Mehta S, 2021, 'Perceived fear of COVID-19 and its associated factors among Nepalese older adults in eastern Nepal: A cross-sectional study', Plos One, 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0254825

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Irfan NM; Yadav UN; Siddique RF; Peprah P; Reza S; Rahman Z; Casanelia L; O'Callaghan C, 2021, 'Prevalence and correlates of depressive symptoms among Rohingya (forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals or FDMNs) older adults in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic', GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH, 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2021.24

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Akther F; Peprah P; Reza S; Prova S; Yadav UN, 2021, 'Are older adults of Rohingya community (Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals or FDMNs) in Bangladesh fearful of COVID-19? Findings from a cross-sectional study', Plos One, 16, pp. e0253648, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253648

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Hossain MB; Saha M; Reza S; Bakshi P; Bhuiyan ATMRH; Harris M, 2021, 'Misconceptions about COVID-19 among older Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050427

Mistry SK; Akter F; Yadav UN; Hossain MB; Sichel A; Labrique AB; Storisteanu DML, 2021, 'Factors associated with mobile phone usage to access maternal and child healthcare among women of urban slums in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043933

Yadav UN; Ghimire S; Mistry SK; Shanmuganathan S; Rawal LB; Harris M, 2021, 'Prevalence of non-communicable chronic conditions, multimorbidity and its correlates among older adults in rural Nepal: A cross-sectional study', BMJ Open, 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041728

Mistry SK; Ali ARMM; Rahman MA; Yadav UN; Gupta B; Rahman MA; Huque R, 2021, 'Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during COVID-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041779

Hossain MB; Parvez M; Islam MR; Evans H; Mistry SK, 2021, 'Assessment of non-communicable disease related lifestyle risk factors among adult population in Bangladesh', Journal of Biosocial Science, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0021932021000286

Mistry SK; Harris-Roxas B; Yadav UN; Shabnam S; Rawal LB; Harris MF, 2021, 'Community Health Workers Can Provide Psychosocial Support to the People During COVID-19 and Beyond in Low- and Middle- Income Countries', Frontiers in Public Health, 9, pp. 666753, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.666753

Mistry SK; Ali AM; Yadav UN; Irfan NM; Rayamajhee B; Stanners MN, 2021, 'COVID-19 related misconceptions among older adults in Bangladesh: findings from a cross-sectional study', F1000Research, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.51597.1

Yadav UN; Mistry SK; Ghimire S; Schneider CH; Rawal LB; Acharya SP; Roxas BH; Harris MF; Harris-Roxas B, 2021, 'Recognizing The Roles Of Primary Health Care In Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases In Low-And Middle-Income Countries: Lesson From Covid-19, Implications For The Future', Journal of Global Health, 11, pp. 1 - 6, http://dx.doi.org/10.7189/JOGH.11.03120

Khan JR; Hossain MB; Mistry SK, 2020, 'Breastfeeding is a protective factor for overweight/obesity among young children in Bangladesh: Findings from a nationwide data', Children and Youth Services Review, 119, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105525

Yadav UN; Thapa TB; Mistry SK; Ghimire S; Yadav KK; Boateng GO; O’Callaghan C; O'Callaghan C, 2020, 'Biosocial and disease conditions are associated with good quality of life among older adults in rural eastern Nepal: Findings from a cross-sectional study', Plos One, 15, pp. e0242942, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242942

Yadav UN; Rayamajhee B; Mistry SK; Parsekar SS; Mishra SK; Mishra Baishnab SK, 2020, 'A Syndemic Perspective on the Management of Non-communicable Diseases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Low- and Middle-Income Countries', Frontiers in Public Health, 8, pp. 508, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00508

Yadav UN; Thapa TB; Mistry SK; Pokhrel R; Harris MF, 2020, 'Socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle factors, multi-morbid conditions and depressive symptoms among Nepalese older adults', BMC Psychiatry, 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02680-3

Sharma N; Harris E; Lloyd J; Mistry SK; Harris M, 2019, 'Community health workers involvement in preventative care in primary healthcare: A systematic scoping review', BMJ Open, 9, pp. e031666, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031666

Dey NC; Parvez M; Islam MR; Mistry SK; Levine DI, 2019, 'Effectiveness of a community-based water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) intervention in reduction of diarrhoea among under-five children: Evidence from a repeated cross-sectional study (2007–2015) in rural Bangladesh', International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 222, pp. 1098 - 1108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2019.08.006

Mistry SK; Hossain MB; Arora A, 2019, 'Maternal nutrition counselling is associated with reduced stunting prevalence and improved feeding practices in early childhood: A post-program comparison study', Nutrition Journal, 18, pp. 47, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12937-019-0473-z

Hossain MB; Mistry SK; Mohsin M; Khan MHR, 2019, 'Trends and determinants of perinatal mortality in Bangladesh', Plos One, 14, pp. e0221503, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221503

John JR; Mistry SK; Kebede G; Manohar N; Arora A, 2019, 'Determinants of early initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: A population-based study using the 2016 demographic and health survey data', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19, pp. 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2211-0

Mistry SK; Hossain MB; Khanam F; Akter F; Parvez M; Yunus FM; Afsana K; Rahman M, 2019, 'Individual, maternal- and household-level factors associated with stunting among children aged 0-23 months in Bangladesh', Public Health Nutrition, 22, pp. 85 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1368980018002926

Khanam F; Hossain MB; Mistry SK; Afsana K; Rahman M, 2019, 'Prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases among Bangladeshi adults: Findings from a Cross-sectional Study', Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 9, pp. 176 - 184, http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/jegh.k.190531.001

Khanam F; Hossain B; Mistry SK; Mitra DK; Raza WA; Rifat M; Afsana K; Rahman M, 2018, 'The association between daily 500 mg calcium supplementation and lower pregnancy-induced hypertension risk in Bangladesh', BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 18, pp. 406, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-2046-0

Yunus FM; Khan S; Mitra DK; Mistry SK; Afsana K; Rahman M, 2018, 'Relationship of sleep pattern and snoring with chronic disease: findings from a nationwide population-based survey', Sleep Health, 4, pp. 40 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2017.10.003

Mitra DK; Mistry SK; Afsana K; Rahman M, 2018, 'Demographic, Socio-economic and Lifestyle Determinants of Under- And Over-nutrition among Bangladeshi Adult Population: Results from a large cross-sectional study', Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, 8, pp. 134 - 142, http://dx.doi.org/10.2991/j.jegh.2018.03.002

Mistry SK; Jhohura FT; Khanam F; Akter F; Khan S; Yunus FM; Hossain MB; Afsana K; Haque MR; Rahman M, 2017, 'An outline of anemia among adolescent girls in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study', BMC Hematology, 17, pp. 13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12878-017-0084-x

Rahman M; Yunus FM; Shah R; Jhohura FT; Mistry SK; Quayyum T; Aktar B; Afsana K, 2016, 'A controlled before-and-after perspective on the improving maternal, neonatal, and child survival program in rural Bangladesh: An impact analysis', Plos One, 11, pp. e0161647, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161647

Akter T; Jhohura FT; Akter F; Chowdhury TR; Mistry SK; Dey D; Barua MK; Islam MA; Rahman M, 2016, 'Water Quality Index for measuring drinking water quality in rural Bangladesh: A crosssectional study', Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, 35, pp. 4, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41043-016-0041-5

Rahman M; Jhohura FT; Mistry SK; Chowdhury TR; Ishaque T; Shah R; Afsana K, 2015, 'Assessing community based improved maternal neonatal child survival (IMNCS) program in rural Bangladesh', Plos One, 10, pp. e0136898, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136898

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