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Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 26-08-2020
Abstract: Cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are underreported in Bangladesh. Women in general suffer from poor sexual health outcomes due to a lack of access to sexual health services. mHealth, a digital approach to STI services, is an easier and cheaper way to disseminate health information in Bangladesh. However, women have less autonomy in accessing STI services and it is important to learn if, how and/or why women use mHealth. A qualitative study was conducted with 26 medical doctors to explore their perceptions of the mHealth STI services used by Bangladeshi women. Themes were grouped under four categories: (1) provider perceptions of mHealth for sexual healthcare (2) the health literacy of women clients (3) cost and maintaining timeliness in providing mHealth services (4) mHealth service accessibility. Data suggest that mHealth can play a significant role in improving the awareness and utilization of STI services in Bangladeshi women. Successful opportunities for STI service expansion using mHealth were identified, depending on the quality and type of service delivery options, awareness of challenges related to health literacy framework, cost, accessibility to information and availability of culturally competent health experts to disseminate health information. We identify the need to increase access and use of mHealth services for sexual health, as it provides an innovative platform to bridge the health communication gaps in sexual health for Bangladeshi women.
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 02-04-2017
Abstract: lthough 61% of married women in Bangladesh use contraceptive methods, the prevalence of contraceptive use is lower in rural areas than in urban areas. This has implications for rates of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs). Cases of STIs are under-reported in Bangladesh and consequently, the awareness level, knowledge of, and use of services to minimize and prevent STI transmission among women is low. Mobile health (mHealth) services present an emerging platform for increasing the awareness and use of STI services for women at risk. o explore medical doctors’ perceptions of mHealth services for imporving awareness, use of, and access to STI health services for Bangladeshi women. 2 interviews were conducted with medical doctors in a private mHealth service delivery organization. Interview data was analysed through inductive content analysis. articipants perceived mHealth as increasing awareness of STI health information, as well as the use of STI services by women. Participants also noted facilitators of service use, including the minimal cost to the use of services, as well as the timeliness and ease of accessibility of the service. Health services are beneficial for increasing the aceces too, and awareness and and use STI services by Bangledeshi women. Within the existing cultural context, our data suggest that mHealth provide a means for women to have greater agency in their sexual health. The data suggest a need to expand mHealth services for improving prevention and management of STIs in Bangledeshi women.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 14-01-2017
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 21-01-2021
DOI: 10.3390/SEXES2010006
Abstract: Introduction: Considering a growing number of female sex workers (FSWs) in Bangladesh, there remains a greater need to reduce sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates, as lower social and cultural status cause FSWs to have less access to education, employment opportunities, and health care, including opportunities for HIV tests, counseling, and medical care. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 546 street, hotel, and residence-based FSWs. This current study aimed to identify the prevalence and to ascertain the associated risk factors among the FSW populations in Dhaka. Results: We found a majority of the participants were in the working age of more than 26 years for the FSW profession, with a mean age of 28 years. While the majority were unemployed (42.5%), alcohol abuse (p = 0.01) and drug dependency (p = 0.01) had an association, and inconsistency of condom use had a higher risk factor (AOR = 3.54) for a new STI case. Conclusions: FSW-oriented service platform should be integrated with health literacy interventions in urban and rural locations in Bangladesh. Understanding the differences in risk patterns and tailoring intervention will increase contraception use and lower STI cases and improve overall FSW quality of life.
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