Key result
Rural Bangladeshi women show substantial knowledge gaps, with only ~52% recognizing cardiovascular diseases as chronic.
Why the study?
Non-communicable diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh, and rural women are especially vulnerable due to limited access to health information and services. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices regarding non-communicable diseases among women in a rural community of Enayetpur, Sirajganj.
Cross-Sectional (n=145)
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Rural women in Bangladesh demonstrated moderate awareness of common non-communicable diseases and lifestyle risk factors, but substantial gaps exist in understanding disease chronicity and translating knowledge into preventive screening and exercise practices.
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Knowledge gaps in NCD chronicity and glucose screening persist among rural Bangladeshi women; hypothesis-generating for targeted education interventions.
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries like Bangladesh. Women in rural communities are especially vulnerable due to limited access to health information and services. Objective(s): To assess the knowledge and practices regarding non-communicable diseases among women in a selected rural community of Enayetpur, Sirajganj. Materials and methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 145 women selected purposively from a rural community of Enayetpur, Sirajganj. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Information regarding socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of NCDs, risk factors, preventive measures, and related practices was obtained and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: The majority of respondents were aged 31-40 years (50.3%), with a mean age of 36.81±8.15 years. Most had primary level education (39.3%). Hypertension (64.8%), heart disease (62.1%), and diabetes (59.3%) were commonly identified as NCDs. Only 52.4% recognized NCDs as chronic conditions. Tobacco use (67.6%) and obesity (66.2%) were major identified risk factors. Regular exercise (69.0%) and healthy diet (66.2%) were recognized as preventive measures. However, only 54.5% had ever measured blood pressure, 33.1% had checked blood glucose, and 38.6% reported no physical activity. Conclusion: Although knowledge regarding NCDs among rural women was moderate, gaps exist in understanding disease concepts and translating knowledge into practice. Community-based health education and improved access to preventive services are essential to reduce the burden of NCDs. KYANCJ 2026; 07 (01): 39-46
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Monira et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) (n=145). Rural community residence and socio-demographic factors was evaluated on Knowledge and preventive practices regarding non-communicable diseases (e.g., recognizing NCDs as chronic conditions). Rural Bangladeshi women identified hypertension and heart disease as NCDs, yet only 52.4% recognized their chronicity and 33.1% had ever checked blood glucose.
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