Trisha Mallick

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines a stillbirth as the death of a baby occurring at or after 28 weeks of gestation but before or during delivery [1]. According to the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, approximately 1.9 million stillbirths occurred globally in 2021 – equivalent to 14 stillbirths per 1000 […]

In Bangladesh, the rate of caesarean sections (c-sections) has risen sharply in recent years, rising from 41.4% in 2022 to 50.7% in 2023 according to the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 report [1]. This rise is alarming, as in 2018, a study found that 77% of all c-sections in the country were medically unnecessary […]

Daily, 6500 newborn deaths and 810 maternal deaths occur worldwide, and more than 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), mainly from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth [1–3]. In Bangladesh, almost 14 mothers are dying every day due to these complications [4]. One of the leading causes of these deaths […]

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 3.1 aims to reduce the global Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) to no more than 140 per 100 000 live births by 2030 [1]. A 2023 recent report by United Nations (UN) agencies estimated that a woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth, with MMR either increasing or […]

Objectives: Problematic or addictive use of social media has been associated with psychological and health issues. The main objective of this study was to explore the relationship between Facebook addiction and eating disorders (EDs) among young adults in Bangladesh.Methods: We conducted an online‐based cross‐sectional study among 550 young adults aged 18 to 27 in Bangladesh. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain the survey data. The survey tool consisted of three sections: (i) socio‐demographic, behavioral, and social media use‐related characteristics, (ii) assessment of Facebook addiction using Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale, and (iii) assessment of EDs risk using Eating Attitudes Test‐26 (EAT‐26, outcome variable). Scoring at or above 20 on the EAT‐26 scale (total score ranges from 0 to 78) indicated an ED risk. Unadjusted and adjusted binary logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the relationship outcome and explanatory variables.Results: Approximately 38% of the study participants showed addiction to Facebook, whereas 23.6% were at risk of developing an ED. Multiple adjusted logistic regression models demonstrated that Facebook addiction was significantly associated with an increased risk of EDs (OR = 1.784; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.154–2.760). Moreover, smoking habits, self‐rated body mass index (BMI), and physical activity level showed a significant association with the risk of EDs.Conclusions: These findings may help public health professionals and policymakers to take the initiative and develop strategies to overcome these addictive behaviors and promote healthy eating habits across the country.