Shaharior Rahman Razu

Shaharior Rahman Razu
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I am an Associate Professor (on study leave) of the Sociology Discipline at Khulna University and a PhD candidate at the University of New England, Australia. My teaching includes Sociology of Health and Illness, Introduction to Sociology at Bachelor and Master's levels at Khulna University. My research interest is primarily concerned with public health and gender issues broadly.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ongoing)

School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health

University of New England, Australia

Doctoral Research Training (Distinction)

Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences

Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Master of Social Science (MSS) in Sociology (1st Position)

Sociology Discipline, Social Science School

Khulna University, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Sociology (1st Position)

Sociology Discipline, Social Science School

Khulna University, Bangladesh

Health Sociology; Health Management Policy; Gender and Health

Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL	Title	Research Role	Awarded Date	Completion Date	Funding Agency
1	Determinants of Domestic Violence against Women: Evidences from Khulna District of Bangladesh
2	Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices of Slum Residents in Khulna City of Bangladesh

05/09/2020-Present	Associate Professor, Sociology Discipline (On study-leave) Khulna University, Bangladesh
05/09/2015–04/09/2020	Assistant Professor, Sociology Discipline Khulna University, Bangladesh
05/09/2013–04/09/2015	Lecturer, Sociology Discipline Khulna University, Bangladesh
15/07/2012-04/09/2013	Part-time Lecturer, Sociology Discipline Khulna University, Bangladesh

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Selected Publications:

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§ Razu, S. R., Usher, K., Jones, R., & Islam, M. S. (2025). The Female Sex Workers’ Experiences of Accessing Healthcare Services in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Investigation. Diversity & Inclusion Research 2(3): e700300

§ Razu, S. R., Usher, K., Jones, R., & Islam, M. S. (2025). Health vulnerabilities of the female sex workers: A qualitative investigation from South-western region of Bangladesh. Health Care for Women International, 1–23. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2025.2468453

§ Arif, T. B., Akter, S. Jahan, I. & Razu, S. R. (2024). Barriers to cervical cancer screening among women in Bangladesh: A qualitative study. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 17(2):165-175

§ Saha, J., Sara, S. S., Ali, M. H., Razu, S. R., Kundu, S., Haq, I., Hossain, M. I., Habib, M. J., Islam,. M. S., & Talukder, A. (2024). Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco smoking in Bangladesh. Discover Public Health, 21:101. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-024-00238-2

§ Razu, S.R., Usher, K., Jones, R. & Islam, M. S. Health-seeking behavior of female sex workers: a systematic review. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-023-02146-2

§ Razu, S. R., Rabbi, M. F., Nibir, M. M., Hoque, F. & Islam, M. S. (2022). ‘We’re losing our bread and butter like never before’: Journalism in Bangladesh in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. In M. Lewis, in, E. Govender & K. Holland (Eds.), Communicating COVID-19: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. pp. 65-82. Palgrave Macmillan.

§ Islam, M. A., Mahmud, M. S., Das, S., & Razu, S. R. (2023). Socioeconomic Determinants of Household Size in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey Data. Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal, 5: 10–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44229-022-00025-8

§ Shirin S. S., Talukder, A., Lee, K. Y., Basak, N., Razu, S. R., Haq, I., & Nath, C. D. (2023). Dynamic changes in prevalence of type 2 diabetes along with associated factors in Bangladesh: Evidence from two national cross-sectional surveys (BDHS 2011 and BDHS 2017–18). Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome, 17(2): 102706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsx.2023.102706

§ Razu, S. R. (2022). Determinants of domestic violence against women: Evidences from Khulna District of Bangladesh. Journal of Pain Management, 15(4): 291-296

§ Chanda, S. K., Kabir, M. R., Roy, T., Shohel, T. A., Howlader, M. H., & Razu, S. R. (2022). Sociocultural Costs of the Long-term COVID-19 Outbreak in Bangladesh: A Systematic Review. SAGE open, 12(4), 21582440221143298. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221143298

§ Talukder, A., Razu, S. R., Alif, S., Rahman, M. A. & Islam, S. M. (2022). Prevalence and severity of symptoms in hospitalized novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients: A systemic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 15: 1101-1110

§ Razu, S. R., Nishu, N. A. & Islam, M. S. (2022). Poor Health Status of the Street Children: Understanding the Risk Factors. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health. 15(1): 49-58

§ Razu, S. R., Hasan, M. K., Ela, M. Z., Nishu, N.A., Sikder, R., Rahman, M. A. & Chanda, S. K. (2022). ‘While we work in extreme heat, our male bosses work in air-conditioned rooms’: Exploring the Health and Safety of Garment Workers in EPZ and Non-EPZ Factories in Bangladesh. International Public Health Journal. 14(2): 121-130

§ Akter, S. Humaira, A., Nessa, K. & Razu, S. R. (2022). Factors associated with age at menopause: A cross-sectional study in Khulna District. KU Studies. 19(1): 155-163

§ Razu, S. R., Yasmin, T., Arif, T. B., Islam, M. S., Islam, S.M., Gesesew, H. A. & Ward, P. (2021). Challenges Faced by Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Inquiry from Bangladesh. Frontiers in Public Health. 9:647315. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.647315

§ Rahman, M. A., Halder, H. R., Siddiquee, T., Farjana, S. A., Roshid, H. O.,Khan, B., Fatema, N., Howlader, M. H. & Razu, S. R. (2021). Prevalence and determinants of double burden of malnutrition in Bangladesh: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Nutrire. 46(11). https://doi.org/ 10.1186/s41110-021-00140-w

§ Razu, S.R., Nishu, N. A., Rabbi, M. F., Talukder, A. & Ward, P. R. (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices concerning COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Patients with Chronic Illnesses. Frontiers in Public Health. 9:628623. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.628623

§ Akter, S. & Razu, S. R. (2021). What determines the contraceptive use of married women in Bangladesh? A cross-sectional survey from Khulna District. International Public Health Journal, 13(3): 331-339

§ Khatun, M. F, Parvin, M. F., Rashid, M. M., Alam, M. S., Kamrunnahar, M., Talukder, A., Razu, S. R., Ward, P. R. & Ali, M. (2021). Mental Health of Physicians during COVID-19 Outbreak in Bangladesh: A Web-based Cross-sectional Survey. Frontiers in Public Health, 9: (1-7). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.592058

§ Talukder, A., Hasan, M. M., Razu, S. R. & Hossain, M. Z. (2020). Early Marriage in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study Exploring the Associated Factors. International Journal of Women’s Studies. 21(1): 68-78

§ Akter, S., Rahman, M. H. & Razu, S. R. (2020). Socio-demographic Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among the Primary School-going Children: A Cross-sectional Survey from Khulna district of Bangladesh. Journal of Population and Development. 2: 84-96

§ Razu, S. R., Shuvra, M. Y. & Akter, S. (2020). Factors Affecting Age at Menarche from Khulna District of Bangladesh. Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, 4(1): 83-87

§ Bipasha, N. J., & Razu, S. R. (2020). Rural-urban Disparities in Prenatal Care Utilization: A Study from Khulna District of Bangladesh. North-western University Journal, 2(1): 160-175.

· Razu, S. R., Islam, S. S. & Das, D. K. (2019). Hostility and Violence Impeding Development of Children with a Disability: An Experience from Bangladesh. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 18(1): 55-62

· Razu, S. R. (2019). Determinants of Early Marriage among Women: An Experience from Rural Bangladesh. Gender Studies. 17(1): 127-136. doi: 10.2478/genst-2019-0011

· Razu, S. R., Khatun, M. C. & Islam, M. J. (2019). Hospital Preferences for Health Care Services in Selected Areas Under Khulna City of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research. 4(2): 27–31

§ Razu, S. R. (2018). Factors Affecting Female Participation in Post-secondary Education: A Cross Sectional study from Khulna District of Bangladesh. Journal of Teacher Education and Research. 13(2): 107-117. doi: 10.5958/2454-1664.2018.00011.3

§ Razu, S. R., Islam, S. S. & Yeasmin, N. (2018). Impact of Indian Drama Serial on Bangladeshi Culture: A Case Study from Urban Bangladesh. Social Communications, 4(2): 59-69. doi: 10.2478/sc-2018-0015

§ Talukder, A., Razu, S .R. & Hossain, M. Z. (2018). Factors Affecting Stunting among Under-five Children in Bangladesh. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review, 20(4): 356-362. doi: 10.5114/fmpcr.2018.79348

§ Toma, A. S., Talukder, A., Khan, S. S. & Razu. S. R. (2018). An Assessment of the Association between Antenatal Care Service and Child Malnutrition in Bangladesh. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review, 20(4): 373-378. https://doi.org/10.5114/fmpcr.2018.79350

§ Razu, S. R., Akter, S. and Afrin, S. (2018). Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Tertiary Education: A Case Study from Khulna University of Bangladesh. Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, 3(1): 87-91

§ Razu, S. R., Akter, S. & Hasnat, A. (2018). Impact of Internet Use on Academic Performance: A Case Study from Khulna University of Bangladesh. Journal of Education & Pedagogy. 10(2): 1-8

§ Trima, R. M., Razu, S. R. & Husna, A. U. (2018). Sociodemographic and Organizational Determinants of Job Satisfaction in Khulna City of Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research. 6(4): 111-116

§ Akter, S. Chanda, S. K. Mamun, A. A. & Razu, S. R. (2018). Role of Education in Women Empowerment: A Study from Khulna District of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research. 3(1): 19–23

§ Akter, S. Afrin, S. & Razu, S. R. (2018). Teaching Techniques and Students’ Satisfaction in Tertiary Education: A Study from Bangladesh. Journal of Teacher Education and Research. 13(1): 32-40. https://doi.org/10.5958/2454-1664.2018.00003.4

§ Razu, S. R., Jabbar, M. A., Hossain, M. Z., Islam, M. A. & Akter, S. (2018). Health Effects of Water Salinity in Coastal Regions: A Study from South-western Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research. 6(2): 31-38

§ Uddin, S., Razu, S. R. & Ashikuzzaman, M. (2017). An assessment of Water and Sanitation Facilities for Slum Dwellers: A Cross-sectional Study at Khulna City of Bangladesh. Jagannath University Journal of Social Sciences. 6(1): 28-39

§ Razu, S. R., Islam, M. T. & Akter, S. (2017). Generational Differences in Attitude and Lifestyle: A Study from Khulna City of Bangladesh. International Journal of Innovative Research. 2(3): 61–65.

§ Razu, S. R. & Khan, A. A. (2014). Health-seeking Behaviour and Problem of Day Labourers: The View from Bangladesh. Journal of Science and Technology, 12(1): 76-80

§ Chanda, S. K., Razu, S. R. & Shrin, S. (2013). Educational Status of Mothers and their Pre-natal and Post-natal Care of Infants in Bangladesh. Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 10(6): 40-46

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•Razu, S.R., Yasmin, T., Arif, T.B., Islam, M.S., Islam, S.M., Gesesew, H.A. & Ward, P. (2021). Challenges Faced by Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Inquiry from Bangladesh. Frontiers in Public Health. 9:647315. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.647315

·Akter, S. & Razu, S. R. (2021). What determines the contraceptive use of married women in Bangladesh? A cross-sectional survey from Khulna District. International Public Health Journal, 13(3): 00-00 [Accepted]

· Khatun, M. F, Parvin, M. F., Rashid, M. M., Alam, M. S., Kamrunnahar, M., Talukder, A., Razu, S. R., Ward, P. R. & Ali, M. (2021). Mental Health of Physicians during COVID-19 Outbreak in Bangladesh: A Web-based Cross-sectional Survey. Frontiers in Public Health, 9: (1-7). doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.592058

· Talukder, A., Hasan, M. M., Razu, S .R. & Hossain, M. Z. (2020). Early Marriage in Bangladesh: A Cross-sectional Study Exploring the Associated Factors. International Journal of Women’s Studies. 21(1): 68-78

· Razu, S. R., Islam, S. S. & Das, D. K. 2019. Hostility and Violence Impeding Development of Children with a Disability: An Experience from Bangladesh. International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 18(1): 55-62

· Razu, S. R. (2019). Determinants of Early Marriage among Women: An Experience from Rural Bangladesh. Gender Studies. 17(1): 127-136. DOI: 10.2478/genst-2019-0011

· Talukder, A., Razu, S .R., & Hossain, M. Z. (2018). Factors affecting stunting among under-five children in Bangladesh. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review, 20(4): 356-362.doi: 10.5114/fmpcr.2018.79348

· Toma, A. S., Talukder, A., Khan, S. S., & Razu. S. R. (2018). An assessment of the association between antenatal care service and child malnutrition in Bangladesh. Family Medicine & Primary Care Review, 20(4): 373-378. doi: 10.5114/fmpcr.2018.79350

Sociology of Health and Illness The sociology of health and illness course covers sociological pathology (causes of disease and illness), reasons for seeking particular types of medical aid, and patient compliance or noncompliance with medical regimes. Running

Introduction to Sociology The Introduction to Sociology course offers a brief orientation of freshers to sociological theory, research, culture, socialization, interaction, class structure, organizations, deviance, and social stratification. Running

Research Proposal Development The Research Proposal Development course provides a brief introduction to identifying potential ideas, choosing ideas to explore further, choosing and narrowing a topic, formulating a research question, and developing a working thesis. Running

Sociology of Health and Illness

Introduction to Sociology

Research Proposal Development

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Current Research Project/Collaboration

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Sociology of Health and Illness

Introduction to Sociology

Research Proposal Development