scholarly journals NEEDS OF CLIMATE MIGRANT ELDERLY WOMEN: A STUDY AMONG THE SLUM DWELLER IN DHAKA CITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Karisma Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Hazardous Area ◽  
Work Skill ◽  
Purposive Sample

Elderly women are the vulnerable groups in society in terms of climate change, movement; haphazard growth and unhealthy environment are the target group for this research. Climate migrant’s start living in urban slums are in search of better and secure life. If the number of elderly women are not qualified, it will be burden for development. So as to maximize the role of service to elderly, it is need to know the first needs of elderly women, in this case, the present study attempted to determine the needs of climate migrant older women in slum area. But urban slums located mostly in low lying environmentally hazardous area coupled with inadequate facilities like food, shelter, sanitation, health care make their life even worse. This paper is a descriptive type of quantitative study conducted at Dhaka to review all essential need for living as elderly women slum dwellers after climate migration. The study conducted on slum of Dhaka with purposive sample survey, KII and in depth qualitative interview of selected climate migrant elderly women slum dwellers while purposive sample size of 50. The basic needs of elderly women in the slum areas not only allowance but also the health needs of the comfort, work skill rendering their body fitness, infrastructure and recreation facilities are the identified indicators of this paper. It is hoped that relevant parties can plan to meet the needs of climate migrant elderly women in slum area to provide services according to the expected demand. KEY WORDS: Climate migrants, elderly women, needs, slum dwellers, Dhaka City.

scholarly journals Climate Migrant Elderly Abuse and Neglect: A Study in Slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Karisma Amjad
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Health Hazard ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Hazardous Area ◽  
Purposive Sample

Bangladesh many older people spend their life in not only the unwell health but also in poverty which is major risk for the elderly population. This is especially true for older women, who suffer from various difficulties ensuing from prejudices to gender, widowhood and old age. Climate migrants start living in urban slums are in search of better and secure life. But urban slums located mostly in low lying environmentally hazardous area coupled with inadequate facilities like food, shelter, sanitation, health care make their life even worse. Older Women are the vulnerable groups in society in terms of climate change, movement; haphazard growth and unhealthy environment are the target group for this research. This study represents the nature and extent of elderly abuse of climate migrant urban poor women slum dwellers in Dhaka city in Bangladesh context. Besides, this paper also observe the socio-economic status of the study respondents and try to find out the self-stated reasons of elderly abuse. This study conducted both quantitative and qualitative types study on two slums of Dhaka with purposive sample survey, KII and in depth qualitative interview of selected climate migrant slum dwellers while purposive sample size of 50. Decreasing in earning capacity, inability and economic dependency, health hazard, maladjustment, changing social values have a separate role in the connection of older abuse. Planned migration, awareness program implantations against elderly abuse and secured socioeconomic factors are suggested through this paper to lessen exposure to further neglecting of elderly climate migrant women in urban slums.

scholarly journals A Study on Using Contraception in Dhaka City: A Scenario from Slum Area

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-140
Author(s):  
Md. Awal Kabir ◽  
Monirul Islam ◽  
Md. Yahia Bapari
Keyword(s):  
Labor Pain ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Main Method ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Grass Root ◽  
Grass Root Level ◽  
Common Problems

Family planning programs are still considered to be an important way to control the rapid population growth of Bangladesh. In this context, a study has conducted to unveil the scenario of using contraception in slum area of Dhaka City. Sample survey has used as a main method of research in this study. The study found that the slum women are using different types of contraceptive like as pill, IUD, injection, condom, etc. As a result of these uses they also suffered different types of problems including weakness, increasing weight, vomiting, menstrual problems, etc. In this study, it also found that anemia, urine problem, labor pain are common problems faced by women during pregnancy. In this regard, malnutrition problems also compounded this situation. It is remarkable that hospital, clinic and huts are the place of birth of their children. Radio, television, newspaper and other mass media should come forward to encourage male participation and responsibility in contraceptive method choice. Appropriate policy should develop by considering the related factors to increase contraceptive knowledge among grass root level of Bangladesh.  

scholarly journals Displacement and Deplorable Living Conditions of Slum Dwellers: With Special Reference to Sylhet City

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 ◽  
pp. 51-64
Author(s):  
Md. Arif Uddin Khan ◽  
Md. Akter Hossen ◽  
Zakia Sharmin ◽  
Tania Jannatul Kubra
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Hazardous Area

Environmental displacement has already become extreme in geographically and environmentally vulnerable areas in Bangladesh. Thus, climate induced migration to big cities is getting spontaneous over the last few decades. Increasing numbers of slums represent a major challenge to development. Displaced people living in urban slums are in search of better and secure life. But urban slums located mostly in low lying environmentally hazardous area coupled with inadequate facilities like food, shelter, sanitation, high rates of malnutrition, density of population, communicable diseases, exposure to violence, health care make their life even worse. In other words it refers to informal areas suffering from problems of accessibility, narrow streets, the absence of vacant land and open spaces, very high residential densities, insufficient infrastructure and services. The study is fully based on primary data that followed stratified sampling method with triangulation research design and reviewing some related literatures from past research reports. This paper examines that exploration of living conditions of slum dwellers, it is seen that the sketch of their social life is very different, deplorable, unorganized, poor health status, using different kinds of family planning methods, lack of proper water supply and sanitation, low income group with inadequate education, leading unhealthy environment , to enhanced poverty, under nutrition of Bangladeshi’s inhabitants those are engaged in various sectors of economical activities. Their present scenario of social life is very pathetic and miserable because of having been deprived from education, employment and other basic facilities of human life and as a result they are being regarded as a reluctant Dwellers. They are far from touch of modernization, fully separated and alienated from the mainstream of society.

scholarly journals Defining user risk in social networking services

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Haynes ◽  
Lyn Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Social Networking Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Risk Categories

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the risks faced by users of online social networking services (SNSs) in the UK and to develop a typology of risk that can be used to assess regulatory effectiveness. Design/methodology/approach – An initial investigation of the literature revealed no detailed taxonomies of risk in this area. Existing taxonomies were reviewed and merged with categories identified in a pilot survey and expanded in purposive sample survey directed at the library and information services (LIS) community in the UK. Findings – Analysis of the relationships between different risk categories yielded a grouping of risks by their consequences. This aligns with one of the objectives of regulation, which is to mitigate risks. Research limitations/implications – This research offers a tool for evaluation of different modes of regulation of social media. Practical implications – Awareness of the risks associated with use of online SNSs and wider social media contributes to the work of LIS professionals in their roles as: educators; intermediaries; and users of social media. An understanding of risk also informs the work of policy makers and legislators responsible for regulating access to personal data. Originality/value – A risk-based view of regulation of personal data on social media has not been attempted in such a comprehensive way before.

scholarly journals Assessing the livelihood of slum dwellers in Dhaka city

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
MS Alamgir ◽  
MA Jabbar ◽  
MS Islam
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Public Affairs ◽  
Urban Migration ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Economic Reason ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Rural Urban Migration ◽  
Micro Credit ◽  
Slum Areas

The present study was an attempt to determine the factors affecting the livelihood of the socioeconomic improvement of migrants and to analyze the causes of rural-urban migration in slum areas. Slum areas have no available formal education facilities and slum people were found to be engaged in rickshaw pulling, day labourer, petty business, small job services etc. Analysis showed that migration and taking in micro credit were beneficial for the slum dwellers. Receiving and utilizing micro credit income level, consumption, expenditure and socio-economic status of the slum dwellers improved to some extent. Due to participation of slum dwellers in NGOs, their economic, social and decision making improved substantially. Credit disbursement through NGOs with integrated approach could bring positive changes in the life of poor slum women as well as their community. Findings showed that Fifty six per cent people migrated to Dhaka city for economic reason. Factors of migration had a significant contribution of rural urban migration and also significant livelihood improvement has taken place due to micro credit. At the individual level, the women were benefited in terms of mobility and skill, self confidence, widening of interests, access to financial services, build own savings, competence in public affairs and status at home and in the community that lead a better awareness for enhancing women's empowerment. However, there is a need for proper training for sustainable result in the long run. Keywords: Migration; Livelihood; Micro credit DOI: 10.3329/jbau.v7i2.4750 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 7(2): 373-380, 2009

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Personal Hygiene and Sanitation: A Study in Selected Slums of Dhaka City

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayela Farah ◽  
Mohoshina Karim ◽  
Nasreen Akther ◽  
Meherunnessa Begum ◽  
Nadia Begum
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background: : Slum dwellers are likely to be among the most deprived people in urban areas. Poor hygiene practices and inadequate sanitary conditions play major roles in the increased burden of communicable diseases within developing countries like ours.Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice about personal hygiene and environmental sanitation in selected slums of Dhaka city.Materials and method: This cross sectional study was conducted in purposively selected urban slum areas of Moghbazar slum, Bashabo slum and T&T slum of Dhaka city during February 2014 to April 2014. Convenient sampling technique was applied. Semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire was used and face to face interview was conducted. Total 475 subjects, irrespective of age and sex, were included in this study.Results: Out of 475 respondents, more than fifty percent slum dwellers resided in tin shaded room while 21.7% in ‘kacha’ houses. Sixty six percent of the respondents used to drink water from tube-well and 24% used supplied water provided by the city corporation. The study revealed that near 59% of the respondents used sanitary latrine. About 67% slum dwellers regularly practiced hand washing before taking meal and 59.2% respondents used soap after defecation. About fifty percent respondents brushed their teeth regularly with tooth paste. Regarding personal cleanliness, 81% subjects took bath regularly while 78% washed clothes irregularly. A statistically significant relation was found between washing of hands before meal (p=0.001), washing of hands after defecation (p=0.02), tooth brushing (p=0.001), bathing (p=0.009), washing of cloths (p=0.001), use of footwear (p=0.63) with knowledge of personal hygiene of the slum dwellers.Conclusion: Continuous community hygiene education along with adequate access to water supply and sanitation improves hygiene behaviour and policy makers and health care providers should have definite strategy and implementation.Delta Med Col J. Jul 2015; 3(2): 68-73

scholarly journals How to deal with the negative psychological impact of COVID-19 for people who pay attention to anxiety and depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-168
Author(s):  
Fenfen Ge ◽  
Mengtong Wan ◽  
Anni Zheng ◽  
Jun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Women ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Coping Behaviors ◽  
Major Disaster

Abstract Background The fear of insecurity and uncertainty caused by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the separation and loss of certain important relationships, and great changes in lifestyle have awakened strong emotional responses, which may cause psychological problems in the general population. However, there is little research on how people who pay attention to anxiety and depression cope with the negative psychological impact during an epidemic or major disaster. This study aimed to identify what behaviors can effectively reduce negative emotions during an epidemic. Methods From 1 February to 8 March 2020, we conducted a web-based survey and collected information on general demographic data. Probable depression, anxiety symptoms, and coping behaviors were assessed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, and self-made coping behaviors questionnaires. Result Among 17 249 responders, 7923 and 9326 completed assessments of depression and anxiety respectively, and all responders completed the coping behaviors questionnaires. Our survey population showed a high prevalence rate of possible depression disorders (2746 of 7923, 34.66%) and anxiety disorders (5309 of 9326, 56.93%). Compared with other groups, the elderly, women, people of lower education, and people with lower income were more likely to suffer depression and/or anxiety. In terms of marital status, the cohabiting group showed the highest rate of depression and/or anxiety. Among the careers, students and housewives were high-risk groups suffering from depression and/or anxiety. After adjusting for social-demographic factors (e.g. age, sex), depression and anxiety were positively associated with self-injury, doing housework, and having sex or masturbating, and negatively associated with singing, drawing, or writing, dating friends online, singing, attending lectures, and doing yoga. Conclusion Our findings identified some spontaneous coping behaviors that can probably relieve the psychological impact of vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 epidemic.

Slums and Affordable Housing

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Young Laing
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Global Arena ◽  
General Community

By the year 2035, slums may become the primary living environment for the world’s urban dwellers. This entry explores key definitions, causes, and characteristics of slums in the global arena, along with the types of social-work practice and general community development approaches being used to catalyze action to decrease the prevalence of slums. Core strategies include using pro–poor planning efforts that empower slum dwellers, creating affordable housing, and otherwise transitioning urban slums into vibrant communities. Concluding thoughts and further considerations for practice are offered to close the entry.

scholarly journals Vitamin A absorption in children with ascariasis

1993 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
pp. 817-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Ahmed ◽  
M. Mohiduzzaman ◽  
A. A. Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Oral Dose ◽  
Ascaris Lumbricoides ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Serum Retinol ◽  
Serum Retinol Concentration ◽  
Average Serum ◽  
Retinol Concentration

The effect of Ascaris lumbricoides infection on retinol absorption was investigated in young children from a slum area of Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Twenty-four children aged 4–10 years were screened and in every case eggs of either Ascaris, Trichuris or hookworm were isolated from the stool. The average serum retinol was 0.91 (sd 0.35) μmol/l and sixteen children had levels below 1.05 μmol/l. This compared with a serum retinol concentration of 1.70 (sd 0.52) μmol/l in five reference children from a more privileged social background. An oral dose of retinol (41.8 μmol) was given, to ten children in whom the concentration of Ascaris eggs in the stool varied. Less than 1% of the supplement could be recovered in the stools collected over the following 48 h. Ascaris worms were isolated from the stool and assayed for retinol content. In no case was retinol detected in the worms. These findings do not support the contention that infection with Ascaris predisposes to malabsorption of vitamin A.

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