http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/254 2026-08-14T20:29:48Z 2026-08-14T20:29:48Z Uddin, Mohammad Nasir http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4879 2026-08-09T04:45:40Z 2026-08-09T00:00:00Z

Physiotherapy-related Knowledge, Attitude, and Healthcare- Seeking Behavior among Diabetic Patients in Dhaka City. Uddin, Mohammad Nasir Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to insulin deficiency or resistance. Uncontrolled diabetes can cause severe damage to the nervous and vascular systems, potentially leading to retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, and various musculoskeletal issues such as arthritis and movement disorders, which may worsen with age. Physiotherapy is an effective non-pharmacological treatment that employs various therapeutic techniques to help manage diabetes, prevent secondary complications, and provide therapy for those complications. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and healthcare-seeking behaviour related to physiotherapy among diabetic patients in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. A total of 405 diabetic patients were interviewed at different healthcare centers. A purposive sampling technique was used, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured, closed-ended questionnaire. Results: Among the respondents, 93.8% reported they had Type II diabetes, while only 6.2% had Type I diabetes. About two-thirds (66.7%) of respondents experienced complications related to diabetes, while one-third (33.3%) were free from complications. 54.6% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of physiotherapy. However, only 51% showed a positive attitude toward it. Just 29% of respondents had ever utilized physiotherapy, typically upon the advice of physicians. Education, family income, and occupation influenced knowledge levels. Age, gender, education, family income, and occupation affected attitudes; with older, female, educated, higher-income, and currently employed individuals showing greater acceptance and utilization. Important barriers included cost, accessibility, and lack of referrals. Conclusion: The knowledge of physiotherapy among diabetic patients is somewhat positive; however, attitudes toward physiotherapy are not favorable, and healthcare- seeking behaviors remain alarmingly low. Recommendations: Large- scale initiatives should be implemented to promote physiotherapy utilization, including integrating physiotherapy facilities into public, private, and NGO healthcare service centers, introducing government incentives for low- income patients, and increasing awareness among patients about the benefits of physiotherapy. Further nationwide research is recommended to obtain results that are more precise. This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy.

2026-08-09T00:00:00Z Md. Mahmud Anwar, Abu Azad http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/xmlui/handle/123456789/4718 2025-09-03T05:49:38Z 2025-09-03T00:00:00Z

A Study on some Aspects of Mathematical Modeling of HIV/AIDS Epidemics Md. Mahmud Anwar, Abu Azad The thesis entitled “A Study On Some Aspects of Mathematical Modeling of IIIV/AIDS Epidemics” is being presented for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics, American World University, California, USA. This thesis work has been Partitioned into five chapters. The lsl is an introductory chapter which consists of the general idea of mathematical modeling and its principal concepts. It has been discussed about conceptual framework, classifications, characteristics, methods, applications, and limitations o f mathematical modeling which are needed in the subsequent chapters. In the 2nd chapter, we have discussed the history of mathematical modeling of AIDS progression: limitations, expectations and future directions. In the 3rd chapter, we have discussed the effects of the Mathematical Modeling of Epidemics. We discussed about the concept of mass action, without removals and with removals of epidemic models and its solutions, results and discussion with sufficient figures. In the 4lh chapter, we have studied mathematical model for major mode of I IIV/AIDS transmission. We discussed here the routes of HIV/AIDS transmission i.e., mother to child transmission, heterosexual mode of transmission, the homosexuals population compartment and their mathematical models and solutions. In the 5'h chapter, we have studied the mathematical models for HIV and antiretroviral therapy. We discussed the effects of antiretroviral therapy in purpose of prevention. Mathematical formulation of the model equations on existence and stability of equilibrium states and results are presented. Analysis of implicitly and explicitly of antiretroviral drug in the HIV models with elaborate discussion with sufficient figures. The results and discussions as well as all necessary figures are depicted in every chapter This thesis is submitted for the degree of Master of Philosophy.

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