Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Chanda (ড. সঞ্জয় কুমার চন্দ)
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    skchanda@soc.ku.ac.bd/skcsoc@gmail.com


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    Room # 3347, Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208


Dr Sanjoy Kumar Chanda is a Full Professor of Sociology at Khulna University, Bangladesh. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Sociology from Khulna University, followed by a second master’s degree in Sociology from Masaryk University in the Czech Republic. He completed his PhD in Healthcare Studies at the University of Leeds, UK, in 2023.

Dr Chanda began his academic career as a Lecturer in Sociology at Khulna University and was subsequently promoted to Assistant Professor and Associate Professor. Since 2023, he has been serving as a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology. His academic trajectory reflects a strong commitment to teaching, research, and advancing sociological scholarship in Bangladesh and beyond.

His research interests span healthcare studies, rural health, ageing, gender, and social determinants of health, with a particular focus on the Bangladeshi context. Dr Chanda is committed to advancing sociological research and fostering international academic collaboration.

2018-2023    PhD in Healthcare 

                     University of Leeds, United Kingdom

2013-2015    Mgr. in Sociology

                     Masaryk University, Czech Republic

2009-2010    MSS in Sociology

                      Khulna University, Bangladesh

2003-2007    BSS in Sociology

                     Khulna University,Bangladesh

  • Healthcare service access of women
  • Climate change and adaptation strategies
  • Gender differentiation in education


Current Research Project/Collaboration

SL Title Research Role Awarded Date Completion Date Funding Agency
1 Community-Based Adaptation Strategies of the Cyclone Aila Affected Area in Bangladesh Principal Investigator 1st June 2016 31st December 2016 National

Editor’s choice best article: Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing and Using Maternal Healthcare Services by Women Living in Rural Bangladesh: A Theory-Guided Narrative Literature Review. Public Health Rev. 46:1608157. doi: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1608157. [Editor’s choice for the month of December 2025.] 

Session’s best presentation: Mondal, A. and Chanda, S.K. (2024) Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Caregivers about Child Health Care Services in Khulna. National Seminar 2024 on Navigating Post-COVID Challenges and way Forward in Bangladesh: Advancing Social Justice through Health, Equality and Development, 6 March 2024, Social Science School, Khulna University.

Session’s best presenter: Chanda, S. K. (2021) Applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify sociocultural barriers and enablers to access and use of primary and maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women. The 8th International Conference on Social Sciences 2021, The International Institute of Knowledge Management, 14-15 October 2021, Sri Lanka.

Runner up: Chanda, S. K. (2021) Associated determinants in accessing and using maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women: a literature review. WRDTP 10th annual conference: Professional Skills for PhD and post-PhD life, 22- 23 June, 2021, University of Sheffield, UK

First prize: Chanda, S. K. (2019) Determinants of healthcare accessibility and utilisation of women in Bangladesh: A systematic review. WRDTP 8th annual conference: The Sustainable Development Goals, 19 June 2019, University of Leeds, UK.


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Published research papers:

           Cini K, Dumuid D, Abbsar I., … Chanda, S. et al. (2026) Adolescent health across Asia Pacific, 2000–23: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 10(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(26)00163-X 

 Nandi, A. K., Akter, S., & Chanda, S. K. (2026). Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Delayed Initiation of Breastfeeding of Newborns in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sage Open, 16(3). https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440261489972

 Chanda, S.K., Halim, S.F.B., Rani, E., Nandi, A., Hossain, M., Rahut, A., & Rahman, M. A. (2026) Prevalence and Correlates of Cesarean Section Delivery and Physician Attendance During Cesarean Section in Bangladesh: Evidence from BDHS 2017-18. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 26 (522) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-026-08992-8  

2.         Talukder, A., Kelly, M., Chanda, S., Gray, D., & Sarma, H. (2026) The Double Burden of Malnutrition in Bangladesh: Policy Architecture, Implementation Realities, and Future Directions Current Developments in Nutrition. Nutrition Epidemiology and Public Health, 2026; 0. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.109433

3.         Santomauro, D., Miller, P., Shadid, J., … Chanda, S.K. et al. (2026) Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet, 407, 2040-2064, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00519-2

4.         Vongpradith, A., Dominguez, R., Tudor, Car L., … Chanda, S.K. et al. (2026) Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 0, https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(26)00194-5

5.         Faith, J., Martopullo, I., Arndt, M., … Chanda, S.K. et al. (2026) Global, regional, and national levels and trends in maternal mortality, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, and mortality from COVID-19 infection in pregnant women, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, 2(5), https://doi.org/10.1016/S3050-5038(26)00047-6

6.         Carter A, Zhang M, Trejo B., … Chanda, S.K. et al. (2026) Global, regional, and national burden of HIV/AIDS, 1990–2023, with the estimated burden attributable to intimate partner violence and forecasted impacts of funding cuts through 2030: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, The Lancet HIV, 0. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(26)00147-5

7.         Chanda, S.K., McHugh G.A. & Horne, M. (2025) Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing and Using Maternal Healthcare Services by Women Living in Rural Bangladesh: A Theory-Guided Narrative Literature Review. Public Health Rev. 46:1608157. doi: 10.3389/phrs.2025.1608157.

8.         Morshed, N. Haq, S M F. & Chanda, S.K. (2025). Using the Social Ecological Model to Identify Barriers and Facilitators to Adapting Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies by Southwestern Coastal Communities in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Investigation. Khulna University Studies 22(2) https://kus.ku.ac.bd/kustudies/article/view/1482/2083

9.         Chanda, S.K., Hossain, M., Mondal, A. et al. (2025) Examining the prevalence of and factors associated with facility-based birth services in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional analysis using national data. Discov Public Health 22, (672). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-01082-8

10.     Mondal, A., & Chanda, S. K. (2025). Examining Levels and Social Correlates of Caregivers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices toward Child Health Care Services in Khulna. Khulna University Studies. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2025.22.02.1344-ss

11.     Rahman, M., Islam, Md. S., Khatun, M., Hossain, S. M., & Chanda, S. K. (2025). OTT Services in Bangladesh: What Drives University Students to Stream? Media Watch, 17(1), 151-172. https://doi.org/10.1177/09760911251378689

12.     Howlader, Md. H., Tohan, M. M., Zaman, S., Chanda, S. K., Jiaxin, G., & Rahman, Md. A. (2025). Factors influencing the acceptance and usage of ChatGPT as an emerging learning tool among higher education students in Bangladesh: a structural equation modeling. Cogent Education, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2504224

13.     Chanda, S.K., McHugh, G.A. & Horne, M. (2024). Using the theoretical domains framework to identify the sociocultural barriers and enablers to access and use of primary and maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res, 24 (1248). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11657-x

14.     Juie, I.J., Jahan, N., Tohan, M.M., Chanda, S.K., Rahman, M.A. (2024). Trends and patterns of Inequality in Utilizing Antenatal care among Women in Bangladesh. Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Med, 6(3):111-23. https://doi: 10.4103/DSHMJ.DSHMJ_26_24

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

16.     Howlader, M.H., Roshid, H.O., Kundu, S. Halder, H.R., Chanda, S.K., & Rahman, M.A. (2022) Determinants associated with high-risk fertility behaviours among reproductive aged women in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study. Reproductive Health, 19(17). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-022-01333-w

17.     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 bosses work in air-conditioned rooms.” Exploring the health and safety of garment workers in factories in Bangladesh. International Public Health Journal, 14(2): 121-130. https://www.proquest.com/docview/2696903880

18.     Polly A., Chanda S.K., Roy T., (2021) Response to extreme climatic event: a case study of coastal community from southeast Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 17(1 & 2): 89-104. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2020.17.1and2.2007-S

19.     Hossain MT., Ahammed B., Chanda S.K., Jahan N., Ela MZ., Islam MN. (2020) Social and electronic media exposure and generalized anxiety disorder among people during COVID- 19 outbreak in Bangladesh: A preliminary observation. PLOS ONE, 15(9): e0238974. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238974

20.     Chanda S.K., Ahammed B., Howlader M.H., Ashikuzzaman M., Shovo T-E-A., & Hossain MT. (2020) Factors associating different antenatal care contacts of women: A cross- sectional analysis of Bangladesh demographic and health survey 2014 data. PLOS ONE 15(4): e0232257. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0232257

21.     Chanda, S.K. (2020) Cyclone Aila and Coping Strategies of the Coastal Households in Southern Bangladesh. Bangladesh e-journal of Sociology, 17(1): 85-105. http://www.bangladeshsociology.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&It emid=104

22.     Chanda, S. K., & Howlader, M.H. (2019) Gender Inequality in the Labor Market: A Comparative Analysis between Bangladesh and the Czech Republic. Khulna University Studies, 16(1):75-87. https://ku.ac.bd/ku-studies-published-volume

23.     Chanda, S. K., Lima, T.R., & Jabbar, M.A. (2018). Health Status of Early Married Female Auto Rice Mill Workers in Khulna City of Bangladesh. Pabna University of Science and Technology Studies, 3(1): 70-78. ISSN 2308-6246. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/358587403_Health_Status_of_Early_Married_Fe male_Auto_Rice_Mill_Workers_in_Khulna_City_of_Bangladesh

24.     Akter, H., 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, 2018. ISSN (Online) 2520-5919. https://www.irsbd.org/papers/4.IJIR_3(1)_18_Razu_.pdf

25.     Rahman, M.A., Nuruzzaman, Md., & Chanda, S.K. (2016). Integrative versus instrumental motivation in learning English language at tertiary level: A study at Khulna University, Bangladesh. Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce, 7(2(1). doi:10.18843/rwjasc/ v7i2(1)/03 

26.     Chanda, S. K. (2015). Gender and life satisfaction in the Czech Republic. Gender Studies,13(1):131–151. doi:10.1515/genst-2015-0010

27.     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. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 10(6):40-46. https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jhss/papers/Vol10- issue6/G01064046.pdf?id=6256

28.     Chanda, S. K., Howlader, M.H., & Nahar, N. (2012). Educational status of the married women and their participation at household decision making in rural Bangladesh. International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, 1(6). https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2012IJART...1f.137C/abstract

29.     Chanda, S. K. (2011). Women in modern politics and decision making in Bangladesh. Social Change: A Journal for Social Development, 2(1&2):1-14. A Retrieved from http://ypsa.org/ypsa/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Social-Change-Vol-2-2011.pdf

30.     Chanda, S. K. (2011). Socio-economic aspects of a small community: The case of Horijan living in Khulna City. Social Change: A Journal for Social Development, 2(1&2):184-196. Retrieved from http://ypsa.org/ypsa/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Social-Change-Vol-2- 2011.pdf

31.     Chanda, S. K., & Jabbar, M.A. (2010). Some differentials of reproductive health of the married women in Bangladesh. Khulna University Studies, 10 (1&2):283-292. https://doi.org/10.53808/KUS.2010.10.1and2.0908-S

32.     Chanda, S.K. (2010). Effects of cyclone aila: Migration tendency of the resident. Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development (JSERD), 7(6):975-980.

Hossain, M. T., Jabbar, M.A., & Chanda, S.K. (2010). Effects of shrimp cultivation on the socio-economic conditions of the shrimp cultivators in South-western region of Bangladesh. Journal of Socioeconomic Research and Development, 7(5):936-944




Book Chapters:

1.       Chanda (2023). Developing a behaviour change intervention using the Behaviour Change Wheel to increase community participation in the local level disaster management process in Bangladesh. In Nasreen et al. (Eds.), Coastal disaster risk management in Bangladesh: Vulnerability and resilience (pp.356-376). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003253495

2.       Chanda, S.K. & Polly, A. (2020). Digitalization and innovation in health care. In V.P. Gupta (Ed.), Digitalisation and innovations in business (pp.1-9). Empyreal Publishing House. Retrieved from http://www.editedbook.in/books.php

 

Conference: Oral

1.       Chanda, S. K. (2023) Towards a healthcare access and use intervention for rural Bangladeshi women: Development of a logic model. The 1st International Conference on Social Science Issues., 27-28 January 2023, Social Science School, Khulna University.

2.       Chanda, S. K. (2021) Applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify sociocultural barriers and enablers to access and use of primary and maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women. The 8th International Conference on Social Sciences 2021, The International Institute of Knowledge Management, 14-15 October 2021, Online, Sri Lanka.

3.       Chanda, S. K. (2021) Using the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify sociocultural barriers and facilitators to access and use of primary and maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women. The 9th World Sustainability Forum, 13–15 Sep 2021, Online, Switzerland.

4.       Chanda, S. K. (2020) Factors Associated with Primary and Maternal Healthcare Services Accessibility and Utilization by Rural Dwelling Bangladeshi Women: A Literature Review. 4th ICSD International Conference on Sustainable Development, 18-19 February 2020, United International University, Dhaka.

5.       Chanda, S. K. (2018) Human Health Burden of Cyclone Aila Affected Region in Bangladesh. International Conference on South Asian Sociology & Beyond, 19-20th January 2018, Dept. of Sociology, University of Dhaka.

6.       Chanda, S. K. (2017) Access to Health Care Services of Married Women Rural in Bangladesh. 2nd Annual Conference on Social Research in Bangladesh.  4th November 2017. Bangladesh Institute of Social research Trust, Dhaka.

7.       Chanda, S. K. (2016) Climate Change and Coping Strategies of the Household-Dwellers in Bangladesh. International Conference on Sustainable Development, 3-4th February 2016, ULAB, Dhaka.

 

Conference: Poster

1.       Chanda, S. K. (2021) Associated determinants in accessing and using maternal healthcare services by rural Bangladeshi women: a literature review. WRDTP 10th annual conference: Professional Skills for PhD and post-PhD life, 22nd to 23rd June, University of Sheffield, UK

2.       Chanda, S. K. (2019) Factors associated with primary healthcare (including maternity services) accessibility and utilisation by rural dwelling Bangladeshi women: A literature review. Postgraduate research conference, 5th November 2019, School of Healthcare, University of Leeds, UK.

3.       Chanda, S. K. (2019) Barriers and facilitators to Bangladeshi women’s access and utilisation of healthcare services. Postgraduate research conference, 17th June 2019, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, UK.

4.       Chanda, S. K. (2019) Determinants of healthcare accessibility and utilisation of women in Bangladesh: A systematic review. WRDTP 8th annual conference: The Sustainable Development Goals, 19th June 2019, University of Leeds, UK.

Book Review

1.       Chanda, S. K. (2015) Robert J. Holton and Bryan S. Turner, Max Weber on Economy and Society, New York, Routledge, 2011, 224 p. ISBN 978- 0415611176, HSS IV(1):139-143, DOI: 10.1515/hssr -2015-0009.