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Akanda K M, Mehjabin S, Barik A, Islam R, Islam N, Rana M, et al . Investigating the Cause and Management of Diarrhea in Rajshahi, Bangladesh: Based on a Retrospective Study. J Research Health 2026; 16 (1) :6-6
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Khokon Miah Akanda1 
, Sanzia Mehjabin2 , Abdul Barik2 , Rafiul Islam2 , Nazmul Islam2 , Masud Rana2 , Razia Sultana2 , Ashik Mosaddik3 , Masud Parvez4
, Sanzia Mehjabin2 , Abdul Barik2 , Rafiul Islam2 , Nazmul Islam2 , Masud Rana2 , Razia Sultana2 , Ashik Mosaddik3 , Masud Parvez4
1- Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh. & Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A, Green Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
2- Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh.
3- East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
4- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA. ,GMMasud.Parvez@uga.edu
2- Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University, Rajshahi 6204, Bangladesh.
3- East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
4- Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA. ,
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Background: Diarrhea is a major public health issue, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh, where poor sanitation and contaminated water sources contribute to its prevalence. This study aims to identify the causes, management, and treatment outcomes of diarrhea in Rajshahi, with the goal of informing more effective public health strategies.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. From hospitals and home visits, convenience 643 diarrheal patients' data were taken. A self-designed, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic, water, hygiene, and treatment data, which were then analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2013 for statistical purposes.
Results: Among 643 participants, 69.36% male and 30.64% female, with most of them being 20-40 years old, and about 56% of patients faced diarrhea for the first time. Tube well water is used most by patients for 78.07% drinking, 41.06% cooking, 12.60% showering, and 11.04% for washing households and toileting purposes. The next common water source is tap/supply water, and 20.53 of % population use it for drinking, 53.65% for cooking, 55.68% for showering, and 55.99% for washing and toileting purposes. About 80% patient claims their drinking water is safe, 40.43% for cooking, 11.98% for showering and 11.04% for toileting. After toileting, 50.70% used soap, while the rest used ash, hand wash, clean water, or water. 12.13% of patients filter water chemically and 18.97% physically.
Conclusion: The study establishes a link between unsafe water and poor sanitation and the prevalence of diarrhea in Rajshahi. Its impact can be reduced by improving water, sanitation, and hygiene. The findings can help public health promote safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education to minimize diarrhea in the region.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Rajshahi, Bangladesh. From hospitals and home visits, convenience 643 diarrheal patients' data were taken. A self-designed, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic, water, hygiene, and treatment data, which were then analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2013 for statistical purposes.
Results: Among 643 participants, 69.36% male and 30.64% female, with most of them being 20-40 years old, and about 56% of patients faced diarrhea for the first time. Tube well water is used most by patients for 78.07% drinking, 41.06% cooking, 12.60% showering, and 11.04% for washing households and toileting purposes. The next common water source is tap/supply water, and 20.53 of % population use it for drinking, 53.65% for cooking, 55.68% for showering, and 55.99% for washing and toileting purposes. About 80% patient claims their drinking water is safe, 40.43% for cooking, 11.98% for showering and 11.04% for toileting. After toileting, 50.70% used soap, while the rest used ash, hand wash, clean water, or water. 12.13% of patients filter water chemically and 18.97% physically.
Conclusion: The study establishes a link between unsafe water and poor sanitation and the prevalence of diarrhea in Rajshahi. Its impact can be reduced by improving water, sanitation, and hygiene. The findings can help public health promote safe water, sanitation, and hygiene education to minimize diarrhea in the region.
Type of Study: Orginal Article |
Subject:
● Disease Control
Received: 2023/07/16 | Accepted: 2025/08/2 | Published: 2026/01/27
Received: 2023/07/16 | Accepted: 2025/08/2 | Published: 2026/01/27
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