Conference Presentation: Where do Bangladesh’s urban poor go for NCD care, and do they receive adequate advice for NCD prevention and control? Mar 5, 2025
Nationwide surveys have evidenced a marked increase in NCD risk factors among Bangladeshi urban dwellers. The CHORUS project in Bangladesh sought to understand the health seeking behaviours of the poorest urban populations, regarding NCD control, prevention and care, and the services available to them. Through an extensive needs assessment, significant barriers were identified by respondents, and the gendered and intersectional nature of these barriers.
The needs assessment findings were presented at the 13th European Congress on Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2023.
Presenter: Deepa Barua, ARK Foundation, Bangladesh