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Russell Kabir

Anglia Ruskin University

Dr. Russell Kabir is an Associate Professor of Public Health and Biostatistics at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. He leads the MSc Public Health and Community Wellbeing program at Chelmsford, Essex. He is the author of more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and has co-authored many edited book chapters. His books include Learning SPSS Without Pain (2021), Data Analysis with STATA (2022), Panic Buying and Environmental Disasters (2022), and Basic Principles of Epidemiology (2023). He has more than 15 years of research experience in public health. He teaches courses on Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Methods to postgraduate and undergraduate public health students, leads the Epidemiology and Statistics module for postgraduate students in public health, and runs the Quantitative Methods sessions for the doctoral school. Dr. Kabir is an academic editor for PLOS One, BMC Public Health, and Health and Social Care in the Community. He is interested in collaborative and interdisciplinary research in public health issues with a special focus on suicide and mental health, dental public health, reproductive health issues, violence against women, and aging-related research. In particular, he has significant expertise and a proven track record in the field of violence against women. He is experienced in conducting secondary data analysis, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scoping reviews.

1books edited

2chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Russell Kabir

Women’s Health Problems - A Global Perspective demonstrates the outcome of a considerable evolutionary search for the improved human condition. This edited volume thoroughly examines fundamental aspects of women`s health focusing on environmental, social, and age factors. Esteemed contributors from various disciplines present critical analyses and evidence-based insights on topics such as reproductive and sexual health, menstruation, women’s and maternal diseases, healthcare access, gender-based violence, and systemic inequalities. The holistic approach postulates the involvement of the reproductive system in the total scenario of general health. Several reproductive disorders or gestational pathologies were known as a part of the programming of short- and long-term consequences. This work aims to inform and inspire readers, offering a vital resource for anyone committed to understanding and improving women’s health on a global scale. The chapters present knowledge on the programs providing general and reproductive health and contributing to longevity. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and the ongoing journey toward equitable health for women everywhere.

Women's Health Problems

Women's Health Problems

Edited by Russell Kabir

Chapters authored

Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes: Two Sides of the Same Coin!

By Sayeeda Rahman, Md. Anwarul Azim Majumder, Russell Kabir, Mainul Haque, Subir Gupta, Sana Mohammad Yasir Arafat, Nkemcho Ojeh and Prasad Dalvi

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are rapidly rising around the globe. Empirical researches demonstrated rapid increase in mortality and morbidity related to CVD and T2DM. Much of the diabetes-associated morbidity and mortality predominantly reflects its deleterious effect on macrovascular and microvascular diseases. The microvascular complications of T2DM include retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy and the macrovascular complications include ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral vascular diseases. Research indicates that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the major cause of mortality in people with T2DM. Herein, this chapter reviews relationship between CVD and T2DM, associated complications and effectiveness of relevant treatment modalities to treat/prevent diabetic macrovasculopthy. Macrovascular disease occur due to underlying obstructive atherosclerotic changes of major arteries which cause functional and structural abnormalities of blood vessels. The long-term complications can be controlled and prevented by controlling glycemia, maintaining normal lipid profiles, adopting a healthy lifestyle and using pharmacological interventions. Clinical trials have shown that lifestyle interventions help in prevention and reduction of CVD risk, but evidence for long-term CVD outcomes is lacking. A multidisciplinary approach involving patients, health professionals and researchers and governments should be undertaken to reduce the incidence and prevalence of diabetes-related cardiovascular complications.

Part of the book: Recent Trends in Cardiovascular Risks

HIV and Violence among Female Sex Workers in India: A Scoping Review

By Russell Kabir, Divya Vinnakota, Leila Dehghani, Brijesh Sathian, Bijaya Kumar Padhi, Md Rakibul Hasan, Sheikh Shamim Hasnain, Ilias Mahmud and Ali Davod Parsa

Female sex workers (FSW) in India are highly stigmatised and discriminated against by the society. Additionally, this population faces public health issues, such as HIV, mental health challenges, and violence at work. Despite interventions being put in place, female sex workers continue to experience high HIV prevalence and violence. A scoping review of peer-reviewed articles was conducted by searching PubMed, PubMed Central, Embase, and CINAHL Plus using keywords. Using inclusion and exclusion criteria following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards, the identified papers were screened. Twenty-four articles were selected for this review after critical appraisal. The data extracted from these articles regarding HIV and violence among female sex workers (FSWs) in India were analysed using narrative analysis. Most of the research looked at the prevalence of sexual violence and HIV infections and the factors contributing to these conditions. At the same time, the rest focused on mood disorders (e.g., depression) among FSWs. Client and intimate partner violence were common occurrences for FSWs. HIV infection was more prevalent among women who were forced into sex slavery than among those who entered sex work voluntarily. The increased HIV infections associated with sexual violence have become a crucial issue.

Part of the book: Women's Health Problems

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