Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Tawfiq, Essa"

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Early childhood development and its associated factors among children aged 36–59 months in Afghanistan: evidence from the national survey 2022–2023

Dadras, Omid; Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon; Jafari, Massoma; Tawfiq, Essa (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

Background Understanding the status of early childhood development (ECD) and its associated factors could serve as the basis for future policy efforts and interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the ...
Factors influencing early postnatal care use among postpartum women in Afghanistan

Tawfiq, Essa; Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon; Wasiq, Abdul Wahed; Dadras, Omid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

Using postnatal care (PNC) within the first week following childbirth is crucial, as both the mother and her baby are particularly vulnerable to infections and mortality during this period. In this study, we examined the ...
Risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Afghanistan: insights of the nationwide population-based survey in 2018

Dadras, Omid; Stanikzai, Muhammad Haroon; Jafari, Massoma; Tawfiq, Essa (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for a substantial number of deaths in Afghanistan. Understanding the prevalence and correlates of major NCD risk factors could provide a benchmark for future public ...