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Publications (peer-reviewed journals)

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  1. Pickard A, Islam MI, Ahmed MS, Martiniuk A. Role of internet use, mobile phone, media exposure and domestic migration on reproductive health service use in Bangladeshi married adolescents and young women. Amugsi DA, editor. PLOS Glob Public Heal. 2024;4: e0002518. doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0002518

  2. Ahmed MS, Khan S, Islam M, Islam MI, Hossain MM, Khan B, et al. Prevalence, inequality and associated factors of overweight/obesity among Bangladeshi adolescents aged 15–19 years. Int Health. 2024. doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihae012

  3. Ahmed MS, Yakub S, Khan S, Yunus FM. Association of household motor vehicle ownership with overweight and obesity among Bangladeshi adults: A cross-sectional analysis of 2017–18 Bangladesh demographic and health survey. J Transp Heal. 2023;32: 101670. doi:10.1016/j.jth.2023.101670

  4. Muhajarine N, Adeyinka DA, Pisolkar V, Ahmed MS, Kallio N, Coomaran V, et al. Equity Analysis of Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey Data on Mental Health Outcomes in Saskatchewan, Canada during COVID-19 Pandemic. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19: 13808. doi:10.3390/ijerph192113808

  5. Sathi NJ, Islam MA, Ahmed MS, Islam SMS. Prevalence, trends and associated factors of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in Bangladesh: Evidence from BHDS 2011 and 2017–18. PLoS One. 2022;17: e0267243. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0267243

  6. Shaun MMA, Nizum MWR, Shuvo MA, Fayeza F, Faruk MO, Alam MF, Ahmed MS, Zaman S, Mali SK, Hawlader MDH. Association between depressive symptoms and poor sleep quality among pregnant women in Northern Rural Bangladesh: a community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry. 2022;22: 201. doi:10.1186/s12888-022-03839-w

  7. Ahmed MS, Sen LC, Farhana JA, Yunus FM. Association between dietary diversity and nutritional status of the children aged 6–23 months in Bangladesh: evidence from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019. Nutrire. 2022;47: 1–10. doi:10.1186/s41110-022-00155-x

  8. Ahmed MS, Islam M, Jahan I, Shaon IF. Multilevel analysis to identify the factors associated with caesarean section in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationally representative survey. Int Health. 2022; 1–7. doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihac006

  9. Ahmed MS, Whitfield KC, Yunus FM. Trends and predictors of early initiation, exclusive, and continued breastfeeding in Bangladesh (2004-2018): a multilevel analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data. British J Nutr. 2021; 1–29. doi:10.1017/S0007114521004761

  10. Islam M, Ahmed MS, Mistry SK. 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. 2021;7: e08582. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08582

  11. Ahmed MS, Islam MI, Das MC, Khan A, Yunus FM. Mapping and situation analysis of basic WASH facilities at households in Bangladesh: Evidence from a nationally representative survey. PLoS One. 2021;16: e0259635. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0259635

  12. Ahmed MS, Sahrin S, Yunus FM. Association between maternal antenatal care visits and newborn low birth weight in Bangladesh: a national representative survey. F1000Research. 2021;10: 935. doi:10.12688/f1000research.54361.1

  13. Ahmed MS, Khan S, Yunus FM. Factors associated with the utilization of reproductive health services among the Bangladeshi married women: analysis of national representative MICS 2019 data. Midwifery. 2021; 103139. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103139

  14. Mistry SK, Ali AM, Ahmed MS, Yadav UN, Khan MS, Hossain MB, et al. Prevalence and correlates of total sleep time among the older adults during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Sleep Epidemiol. 2021;1: 100008. doi:10.1016/j.sleepe.2021.100008

  15. Ahmed MS, Yunus FM, Hossain MB, Sarker KK, Khan S. Association between menstrual hygiene management and school performance among the school-going girls in rural Bangladesh. Adolescents. 2021;1: 335–347. doi:10.3390/adolescents1030025

  16. Ahmed MS. Mapping the prevalence and socioeconomic predictors of low birth weight among Bangladeshi newborns: evidence from the 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Int Health. 2021. doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihab048

  17. Yunus FM, Ahmed MS, Hossain MB, Sarker KK, Khan S. Gender variation of total sleep time and association with academic achievement among the school going adolescents: A cross-sectional study in rural Bangladesh. Sleep Epidemiol. 2021;1: 100001. doi:10.1016/j.sleepe.2021.100001

  18. Ahmed MS. Trend in the utilization of antenatal care during pregnancy among the adolescents in Bangladesh: Evidence from national survey data 2012/2013 and 2019. Lifestyle Med. 2021;2(3): e42. doi:10.1002/lim2.42

  19. Ahmed MS, Yunus FM. Prevalence and socioeconomic risk factors of overweight among the under-five children in Bangladesh: A nationwide cross-sectional survey. Obes Med. 2021;21: 100315. doi:10.1016/j.obmed.2020.100315

  20. Ahmed MS, Yunus FM. Factors associated with knowledge and use of the emergency contraceptive pill among ever-married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: findings from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Eur J Contracept Reprod Heal Care. 2021; 26(3): 195-201. doi:10.1080/13625187.2020.1850675

  21. Ahmed MS, Yunus FM. Healthcare seeking behavior for common illness among Bangladeshi under-five children: a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Child Youth Serv Rev. 2020;119: 105644. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105644

  22. Ahmed MS, Yunus FM. Trend of COVID-19 spreads and status of household handwashing practice and its determinants in Bangladesh – situation analysis using national representative data. Int J Environ Health Res. 2020; 1–9. doi:10.1080/09603123.2020.1817343

  23. Ahmed MS, Khan S, Hsan K, Sen LC, Yunus FM, Griffiths MD. Factors Affecting Sleep Quality Among the University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Structured Interview Study. Sleep Vigil. 2020;4: 177–184. doi:10.1007/s41782-020-00106-4

  24. Sen LC, Ahmed MS, Touhiduzzaman ASM, Mandal S, Ahmed AT, Das SK, et al. Nutritional status of under-five children in rural Bangladesh. Int J Public Heal Sci. 2020;9(3): 205. doi:10.11591/ijphs.v9i3.20425

  25. Ahmed MS, Sen LC, Griffiths MD. Association between self-rated health and quality of life with sleep quality among bangladeshi university students. Soc Heal Behav. 2020;3(2): 35–37. doi:10.4103/SHB.SHB_15_20

  26. Ahmed MS, Sen LC, Khan S, Yunus FM, Griffiths MD. Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking and Associated Risk Factors among Bangladeshi University Students: An Exploratory Pilot Study. Int J Ment Health Addict. 2020. doi:10.1007/s11469-020-00312-1

  27. Ahmed MS, Griffiths MD. Prevalence and Predictors of Being Overweight or Obese Among the Married Female Adolescents in Bangladesh: An analysis of Bangladesh Demography and Health Survey 2014. Int J Ment Health Addict. 2020. doi:10.1007/s11469-020-00335-8

  28. Ahmed MS, Sayeed A, Mallick T, Syfuddin HM. Knowledge and Practices on Breast Cancer among Bangladeshi Female University Students: A Cross-sectional Study. Asian Pacific J Cancer Care. 2020;5(1): 19–25. doi:10.31557/apjcc.2020.5.1.19-25

  29. Ahmed MS, Sayeed A, Jahan I, Dewan MF, Mali S. Prevalence and factors associated with cigarette smoking among resident university students: A crosssectional study from Bangladesh. Popul Med. 2020;2(3). doi:10.18332/popmed/118250

  30. Ahmed MS. Increasing Use of E-cigarettes: A Public Health Concern? Popul Med. 2020;2(1). doi:10.18332/popmed/115184

  31. Ahmed MS, Anee KF, Abid MT, Hridoy MO, Hasan AR, Marufa MT, et al. Prevalence of obesity and dietary habits of university students: a cross-sectional study. Asian J Med Biol Res. 2019;5(3): 180–185. doi:10.3329/ajmbr.v5i3.43585

  32. Ahmed MS, Rahman MW, Fayeza F, Sharmin T. Knowledge and vaccination status on hepatitis B among the students of Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh. Int J Community Med Public Heal. 2018;5: 4715. doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20184561

 

Research report:

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  1. Islam M and Ahmed MS. Perception on effect of climate change on child marriage in Bhola district: a qualitative exploration based on social ecological model. Published by- ShareNet Bangladesh, Young Researcher Fellowship 2021. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29623.60323

  2. Ahmed MS. Availability and quality of WASH infrastructures in community clinics and associated factors: a cross-sectional mixed method study in rural coastal area of Bangladesh. Published by- WaterAid Bangladesh, Young Researcher Fellowship 2020. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29654.83522

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Research Presented in conferences (oral and poster)

  1. Ahmed MS and Muhajarine N. Alcohol, and cannabis use mediates the risk of depression, anxiety on suicide ideation, but less so for immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Poster presented at: 2023 Canadian Society on Epidemiology and Biostatistics Conference. 27 June 2023. Halifax, NS, Canada.

  2. Ahmed MS, Bartram M, Gabrys R, Mela M, and Muhajarine N. Dual experience of self-reported mental health symptoms and problematic substance use during the first two years of COVID-19 pandemic among Canadian adults: evidence from a repeated nationwide cross-sectional survey. Orally presented at: 2023 Canadian Society on Epidemiology and Biostatistics Conference. 27 June 2023. Halifax, NS, Canada.

  3. Ahmed MS and Muhajarine N. Association of Depression and Anxiety with Suicidal Ideation During COVID-19 Pandemic among Canadian Adults: A Moderated Mediation Analysis. Orally presented at: International Conference on Mental health and Addiction. 27 April 2023. Algoma University, ON, Canada.

  4. Ahmed MS and Muhajarine N. Association of Depression and Anxiety with Suicidal Ideation During COVID-19 Pandemic among Canadian Adults: A Moderated Mediation Analysis. Poster presented at: 2023 Graduate Research Conference. 17 January 2023. Graduate Student’s Association, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

  5. Ahmed MS and Muhajarine N. Impact of COVID-19 Omicron variant on mental health among Saskatchewan adults: a cross-sectional survey. Orally presented at: 2022 Life and Health Science Research Expo. May 5, 2022. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. Read Abstract

  6. Ahmed MS and Islam M. District level mapping and socioeconomic predictors of childhood malnutrition in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Poster presented at: 9th Regional Public Health Conference. 25 February 2022. Bangladesh University of Health Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read Abstract

  7. Islam M, Songket WK, Ahmed MS. Gender-Based Violence and Response Service in the Humanitarian Setting of Cox’s Bazar. Poster presented at: 9th Regional Public Health Conference.   25 February 2022. Bangladesh University of Health Science, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read Abstract

  8. Sen LC, Ahmed AHT, Mandal S, Ahmed MS. Assessment of Maternal and Child Nutrition: A baseline survey at Dumki Upazila in Bangladesh. Orally presented at: National Conference on Fostering C4D Research to Achieve Results for Children. 24 April 2019. Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read Abstract

  9. Ahmed MS et.al. Food Safety Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among the Food Handlers in Restaurants: A cross sectional study. Poster presented at: 2nd National Scientific Conference on Food Safety and Health. 30 March 2019. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Read Abstract

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