Population Council Research that makes a difference

Ubaidur Rob, Ph.D.

Senior Associate & Country Director

Evaluating Voucher-and-Accreditation Interventions to Improve Reproductive Health Service Delivery Business Models (more)
The Population Council is studying health voucher programs in East Africa and South Asia and sharing findings with national and global partners.
(11/2008 - 10/2013)
Topics: Health care financing; Strengthening health systems
Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

Introducing Medical Menstrual Regulation in Bangladesh (more)
Council researchers are conducting operations research to test the feasibility and acceptability of introducing medical menstrual regulation in government and NGO health facilities.
(1/2012 - 6/2013)
Topics: Maternal and newborn health; Safe abortion and postabortion care
Countries: Bangladesh

Responding to the Need for Family Planning through Expanded Contraceptive Choices and Program Services (RESPOND) (more)
Council researchers are providing technical assistance in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a project to advance the use of long-acting and permanent methods and other reproductive health and family planning services.
(6/2009 - 6/2013)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Family planning services; Maternal and newborn health; Postpartum family planning ; Strengthening health systems
Countries: Bangladesh

Building and Strengthening the Technical and Institutional Capacities of Government, NGOs, and Implementing Partners to Provide HIV and AIDS Services (more)
The Council is a member of a consortium implementing a project to improve the ability of organizations to deliver services related to HIV and AIDS to most-at-risk, vulnerable, and HIV-positive populations.
(2/2007 - 3/2011)
Topics: HIV care, support, and treatment; HIV prevention
Countries: Bangladesh

Identifying Mechanisms to Strengthen Facilities Providing Delivery and Newborn Care Services (more)
Although rates of maternal mortality have decreased in Bangladesh, utilization of facility-based delivery care has remained low because of facility shortcomings and service non-availability; the Council conducted this study to determine the sources of these shortcomings and to identify mechanisms to strengthen facilities, thereby increasing facility-based delivery and further reducing maternal and infant mortality in rural Bangladesh.
(2/2011 - 8/2011)
Topics: Maternal and newborn health; Newborn/infant health; Postpartum maternal care; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care; Strengthening health systems
Countries: Bangladesh

Pay for Performance (P4P) Operations Research Study (more)
Following a successful feasibility study on introducing a P4P financing scheme, the Population Council is now conducting operations research to test the potential of this service-delivery model to increase utilization of maternal, newborn, and child health care through performance-based payment to providers.
(2/2010 - 6/2011)
Topics: Maternal and newborn health; Strengthening health systems
Countries: Bangladesh

Promoting Financial Education Through Mentoring Relationships (more)
Council researchers have been testing a new personal financial education curriculum through mentoring relationships against a more conventional teaching method for adolescents in Bangladesh.
(9/2009 - 9/2010)
Topics: Financial literacy/livelihoods; Schooling; Social isolation/support
Countries: Bangladesh

Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project (more)
Council researchers introduced DBRHCP to increase use of reproductive health services by emphasizing creating demand and improving the quality of reproductive health services through informed choice.
(10/2005 - 8/2009)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Health care financing; Quality of care; RTIs/STIs; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: Bangladesh

Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project: Creating a Space for Men and Youth at Health and Family Welfare Centers (more)
Council researchers tested the feasibility of providing access to reproductive health services among men and youth in rural areas of Bangladesh.
(7/2007 - 3/2009)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Health care financing; Integrating health services; RTIs/STIs
Countries: Bangladesh

Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project: Increasing the Rational Use of Modern Contraceptive Methods During the Reproductive Life Cycle (more)
Operations research in Bangladesh sought to increase the appropriate use of contraceptives based on the reproductive life cycle and decrease discontinuation of methods.
(2/2007 - 3/2009)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Health care financing
Countries: Bangladesh

Community-based Kangaroo Mother Care to Prevent Neonatal and Infant Mortality (more)
Council researchers measured the effect of community-based kangaroo mother care on neonatal and infant survival as well as birth intervals associated with neonatal and infant survival.
(11/2004 - 3/2008)
Topics: Newborn/infant health; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: Bangladesh

Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project: Improving the Quality of Family Planning Services for Urban Slum Populations (more)
Population Council research is improving the quality of family planning services for urban slum populations in Bangladesh.
(7/2007 - 12/2008)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Health care financing; Quality of care; Urbanization, health, and the environment
Countries: Bangladesh

Demand-based Reproductive Health Commodity Project: Voucher Scheme for Poor, Rural Women to Access Pregnancy Care (more)
Council researchers in Bangladesh tested providing financial assistance through vouchers to poor women for maternal health care.
(2/2007 - 9/2008)
Topics: Health care financing; Safe pregnancy, antenatal, and delivery care
Countries: Bangladesh

Improving the Quality of Family Planning and Reproductive Tract Infection Services for Urban Slum Populations (more)
Population Council research is improving the quality of family planning services for urban slum populations in Bangladesh.
(7/2007 - 12/2008)
Topics: Family planning services; Quality of care
Countries: Bangladesh

Introduction of Emergency Contraception into Ministry of Health Programs (more)
In Pakistan, the Council assisted the Ministry of Health in introducing emergency contraception (EC) into its family planning program.
(10/2007 - 2/2008)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods
Countries: Pakistan

Strengthening Safe Sex Decisionmaking: Creating Conditions for Scaling Up Access to Life Skill Sexual and Reproductive Health Education and Condom Services (more)
A Council project in Bangladesh provided male youth with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and skills and access to condoms for safer sex practices.
(10/2005 - 12/2008)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Condoms (male and female); Sexuality education
Countries: Bangladesh

Scaling Up Reproductive Health Services for Men (more)
Council researchers collaborated in Bangladesh to expand and document the integration of male family planning and reproductive health services from eight to 40 Health and Family Welfare Centers.
(9/2005 - 1/2007)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Scaling up interventions
Countries: Bangladesh

Increasing Use of Dual Protection by Rickshaw Pullers in Bangladesh (more)
Council researchers with the FRONTIER program sought to increase knowledge among rickshaw pullers in Bangladesh of the benefits of using condoms for dual protection from STIs and pregnancy.
(10/2004 - 6/2006)
Topics: Access to contraceptive methods; Condoms (male and female); RTIs/STIs
Countries: Bangladesh

Ubaidur Rob, Ph.D.

Senior Associate & Country Director

Unintended pregnancy among rural women in Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rahman Noor,Forhana; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Bellows,Benjamin
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 32(2): 101-113
Publication date: 2012

A P4P model for increased utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Hena,Ismat Ara; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
Publication date: 2011

A pay-for-performance innovation integrating the quantity and quality of care in maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Mahmud,Riad; Alim,Azizul; Hena,Ismat Ara; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rahman,Md.Hafizur
P4P Final Report
Publication date: 2011

A pay-for-performance model for increased utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Hena,Ismat Ara; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
P4P Policy Brief
Publication date: 2011

Evaluation of the impact of the voucher and accreditation approach on improving reproductive behaviors and RH status: Bangladesh  (abstract) (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Bellows,Benjamin
BMC Public Health 11(1): 257-257
Publication date: 2011

Evaluation of the impact of the voucher and accreditation approach on improving reproductive behaviors and status in Cambodia  (abstract) (PDF) 
Bellows,Benjamin; Warren,Charlotte; Vonthanak,Saphonn; Chhorvann,Chhea; Sokhom,Hean; Men,Chean; Bajracharya,Ashish; Rob,Ubaidur; Rathavy,Tung
BMC Public Health 11: 667-
Publication date: 2011

Identifying opportunities and challenges to strengthen union level facility for providing normal delivery and newborn care services: Findings from policy advocacy activities  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
Publication date: 2011

Innovative financing through pay-for-performance for providers to improve quality of care in Bangladesh: Transforming research into action  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Hena,Ismat Ara
Workshop report
Publication date: 2011

Introducing pay-for-performance approach to increase utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh 
Hena,Ismat Ara; Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Julkarnayeen,Md.; Acharja,Liton
P4P Research Update (no. 2)
Publication date: 2011

Measuring the quality of care in maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Hena,Ismat Ara; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Ratcliffe,Hannah; Haque,Eashita; Rahman,Md.Ataur; Julkarnayeen,Md.; Dey,Anup Kumar; Sultana,Nargis
P4P Research Update (no. 3)
Publication date: 2011

Performance based financing for providers to address the maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Mahmud,Riad; Alim,Azizul; Hena,Ismat Ara; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
P4P Project Brief
Publication date: 2011

Strengthening union level facility for providing normal delivery and newborn care services: Facility assessment report  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.; Krishna Baidya,Amar; Khan,M.Mostafizur Rahman; Sultana,Nargis
Publication date: 2011

Strengthening union level facility for providing normal delivery and newborn care services: Workshop report  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
Publication date: 2011

Equity in access to maternal and child health services in five developing countries: What works  (abstract) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 31(2): 119-131
Publication date: 2010

Facility assessment report: Introducing pay-for-performance (P4P) approach to increase utilization of maternal, newborn, and child health services in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Hena,Ismat Ara; Akter,Farhana; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur; Julkarnayeen,Md.; Akteruzzaman,Md.; Rana,Md.Sohel; Ali,Ripa
Publication date: 2010

Future of family planning program in Bangladesh: Issues and challenges  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
Workshop report
Publication date: 2010

HIV/AIDS bishoyok apobad o boishyammo hraskaran proshikkhon manual (Training manual for reducing HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination) 
Publication date: 2010

Introducing pay-for-performance (P4P) approach to improve maternal, newborn, and child health in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara; Akter,Farhana; Rahman,Md.Ataur; Julkarnayeen,Md.
P4P Research Update (no. 1)
Publication date: 2010

Urban family planning program of Bangladesh: Issues and challenges  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Zafar Ullah Khan,A.K.M.
Workshop report
Publication date: 2010

Using vouchers to increase access to maternal healthcare in Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Bellows,Benjamin
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 30(4): 293-309
Publication date: 2010

White paper: Enhancing adolescent financial capabilities through financial education in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Amin,Sajeda; Rahman,Laila; Ainul,Sigma; Rob,Ubaidur; Zaman,Bushra; Akter,Rinat
Publication date: 2010

Workshop report: Introducing pay-for-performance (P4P) approach and increase utilization of maternal, newborn, and child health services in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Hena,Ismat Ara; Akter,Farhana; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur; Julkarnayeen,Md.
Publication date: 2010

Creating conditions for scaling up access to life skills based sexual and reproductive health education and condom services: Strengthening safe sex decision-making 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Zahiduzzaman,K.M.; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider; Sarma,Haribondhu
Publication date: 2009

Implementation of maternal health financial scheme in rural Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Kibria,Tasnima
Publication date: 2009

Improving the quality of family planning and reproductive tract infection services for urban slum populations: Demand-based reproductive health commodity project  (PDF) 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Mafizur
Publication date: 2009

Pay-for-performance model for maternal and child health services in Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
Publication date: 2009

Strengthening voice and accountability in the health sector 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2009

Community-based kangaroo mother care to prevent neonatal and infant mortality: A randomized, controlled cluster trial  (abstract) 
Sloan,Nancy L.; Ahmed,Salahuddin; Mitra,Satindra N.; Choudhury,Nuzhat; Chowdhury,Mushtaque; Rob,Ubaidur; Winikoff,Beverly
Pediatrics 121(5): 1047-1059
Publication date: 2008

Creating a space for men and youth at health and family welfare centers 
Mutahara,Marium ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Hena,Ismat Ara; Rahman,Md.Mostafizur; Haque,Mohammad Ainul; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 4)
Publication date: 2008

Creating the conditions for scaling up the integration of reproductive health services for men in health and family welfare centers in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Mannan,M.A.; Hakim,Jafar Ahmad; Waris,Syeda Tazneen; Ali,Ashraf; Hakim,AKM Nurul; Hannan,Abdul; Chowdhury,Sameena; Tasnim,Saria; Islam,Saiful; Karim,AQM Rezaul; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008

Experiences from implementation of maternal voucher scheme in rural Bangladesh 
Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Kibria,Tasnima; Hena,Ismat Ara
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 5)
Publication date: 2008

Improving the quality of FP and RTI services for urban slum population 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Chandra Paul,Repon; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Mostafizur
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 1)
Publication date: 2008

Increasing the rational use of modern contraceptive methods during the reproductive life cycle 
Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Hena,Ismat Ara; Alam,Mohammad Masudul; Haque,Mohammad Ainul; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 2)
Publication date: 2008

Integration of reproductive health services for men and youth at HFWCs: Intervention status 
Mutahara,Marium ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Haque,Mohammad Ainul; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 7)
Publication date: 2008

Introduction of emergency contraceptive pills in the public health system of Pakistan: A south-to-south collaboration  (PDF) 
Khan,M.E.; Rashida Shaikh,Gul; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Mir,Ali Mohammad; Rob,Ubaidur
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2008

Jibon dokkhota shikkhar maddame jouno siddhanto shaktishalikoron - A peer educator proshikkhon manual [Strengthening safe sex decision-making through life skills based peer education] 
Publication date: 2008

Mapping of garment factories in Dhaka division, Bangladesh 
Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur; Saleh,Khandoker Abu Jafar; Alam,Mohammad; Khan,M.R.; Hossain,Mohammad Shahid; Ahmed,Yasmin H.; Rahman,Avik; Ahmed,Tanzina; Cakrabarty,Rakesh
Publication date: 2008

Needs assessment of garment workers in relation to RH, STI and HIV/AIDS in Dhaka division, Bangladesh 
Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur; Saleh,Khandoker Abu Jafar; Alam,Mohammad; Khan,M.R.; Hossain,Mohammad Shahid; Ahmed,Yasmin H.; Rahman,Avik; Ahmed,Tanzina; Cakrabarty,Rakesh
Publication date: 2008

Rational use of modern contraceptive methods during the reproductive life cycle: Implementation of interventions 
Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Mohammad Ataur; Haque,Mohammad Ainul; Hena,Ismat Ara
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 6)
Publication date: 2008

Strengthening health and family planning services in low performing and hard-to-reach areas of Bangladesh: Workshop report 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
Publication date: 2008

Voucher scheme for poor, rural women to utilize pregnancy care 
Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Kibria,Tasnima; Rahman,Md.Mostafizur
DBRHCP Research Update (no. 3)
Publication date: 2008

Health policies: Pledges and implementation 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Ghafur,Tehmina
Bangladesh Health Watch, Abridged Report
Publication date: 2007

Health Sector Reform: Lessons from Developing Countries 
Publication date: 2007

Health systems and maternal mortality, neonatal mortality and child health: Review of selected service delivery models 
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2007

Increasing dual protection among rickshaw pullers in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rahman,Mizanur; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Zahiduzzaman,K.M.
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2007

Reproductive and sexual health education for adolescents in Bangladesh: Parents' view and opinion  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Ghafur,Tehmina; Bhuiya,Ismat; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 25(4): 351-365
Publication date: 2007

The State of Health in Bangladesh 2006: Challenges of Achieving Equity in Health 
Afsana,Kaosar; Al-Sabir,Ahmed; Bhuiya,Abbas; Chowdhury,A.M.R.; Ghafur,Tehmina; Zakir Hussain,A.M.; Jahan,Rounaq; Khan,Naila Z.; Mahmood,Shehrin S.; Mahmud,Simeen; Faiz Rashid,Sabina; Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
Publication date: 2007

Achieving the Cairo conference (ICPD) goal for youth in Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Khan,M.E.; Islam,Md.Rafiqul
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 24(4): 265-285
Publication date: 2006

Improving sexual and reproductive health of female adolescents in Bangladesh by providing information and services  (abstract) 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Adamchak,Susan E.
Population Review 45(2): 60-71
Publication date: 2006

Increasing contraception among rickshaw pullers with special emphasis on dual protection of condom in Bangladesh 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rahman,Mizanur; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Zahiduzzaman,K.M.
Research Update (no. 8)
Publication date: 2006

Population and development: Pilot research at community level on linkage between reproductive health and poverty 
Rob,Ubaidur; Islam,M.Mazharul; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Arifeen,Aminul; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rahman,Laila
Publication date: 2006

Scaling up a reproductive health curriculum in youth training courses  (PDF) 
Rahman,Laila; Islam,M.Mazharul; Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Khan,M.E.
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2006

Voicing the community: A study for the community to identify and prioritize family planning and reproductive health problems 
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Ahmed,Salahuddin; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Moshiur Rahman,Md.
Publication date: 2006

Development of population policy in Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Mutahara,Marium ul; Sprafkin,Noah
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 23(1): 25-38
Publication date: 2005

Exploring sexual concerns of men: A content analysis of quacks' advertisements 
Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Donta,Balaiah; Vogelsong,Kirsten M.; Van Look,Paul F.A.; Puri,Chander P.
from Enhancing Male Partnership in Sexual and Reproductive Health, pp. 471-490
Publication date: 2005

Health sector reform in developing countries: Trends and lessons learned 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Rahman,Laila; Mutahara,Marium ul
Publication date: 2005

Integration of reproductive health services for men in female-focused service delivery centers 
Rob,Ubaidur; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Khan,M.E.; Al Sabir,Ahmed; Alam,Mohammed Ahsanul; Donta,Balaiah; Vogelsong,Kirsten M.; Van Look,Paul F.A.; Puri,Chander P.
from Enhancing Male Partnership in Sexual and Reproductive Health, pp. 337-355
Publication date: 2005

Integration of reproductive health services for men in rural Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Karim,Mehtab S.; Mahmood,Naushin
from Sharing Population and Development Research Across South & West Asia, pp. 453-467
Publication date: 2005

Men and reproductive health 
Rob,Ubaidur
World Population Day (special supplement)
Publication date: 2005

Perception of religious and community leaders about introducing RTI/STD services for men in female-focused service delivery centers 
Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Al Sabir,Ahmed; Mutahara,Marium ul
Journal of the Public Health Association of Bangladesh 8(1-2): 3-13-
Publication date: 2005

Policy issues in Bangladesh population planning program 
Rob,Ubaidur
The Guardian September 2005: 50-51
Publication date: 2005

Urbanization in Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Kabir,Mohammed; Mutahara,Marium ul; Ness,Gayl D.; Talwar,Prem P.
from Asian Urbanization in the New Millennium, pp. 25-54
Publication date: 2005

When family planning services fail: Experience from Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Mutahara,Marium ul
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 23(2): 151-167
Publication date: 2005

Fertility Transition in Bangladesh: Evidence and Implication 
Publication date: 2004

Improving adolescent reproductive health in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider; Rahman,Laila; Haque,Nazmul; Adamchak,Susan E.; Homan,Rick; Khan,M.E.
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004

Integration of male and female reproductive health services in Bangladesh with an emphasis on increasing male participation and awareness  (abstract) 
Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Al-Sabir,Ahmed; Alam,Mohammed Ahsanul
Population Review 43(2): 88-100
Publication date: 2004

Integration of reproductive health services for men in health and family welfare centers in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Khan,M.E.; Al-Sabir,Ahmed; Alam,Mohammed Ahsanul
FRONTIERS Final Report
Publication date: 2004

Managers' attitudes toward involvement of males in Pakistan's family planning program  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Cernada,George P.
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 22(4): 279-286
Publication date: 2004

Menstrual regulation practices in Bangladesh: An unrecognized form of contraception  (abstract) 
Islam,M.Mazharul; Rob,Ubaidur; Chakroborty,Nitai
Asia-Pacific Population Journal 19(4): 75-99
Publication date: 2004

Mid-term review of GOB-UNFPA ARH project: An initiative for improving reproductive health of adolescent girls in Bangladesh through peer education and personal social education 
Rahman,Laila; Kabir,Mohammed; Rob,Ubaidur; Siddiqua,Yasmin; Mutahara,Marium ul
Publication date: 2004

South Asia political advocacy project: Bangladesh database on HIV/AIDS 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Yusuf,Nazia; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2004

Integration of reproductive health service for men in health and family welfare centers in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Al-Sabir,Ahmed; Alam,Mohammed Ahsanul; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2003

Regional variations in fertility in Bangladesh 
Islam,M.Mazharul; Rob,Ubaidur; Chakroborty,Nitai
Genus 59(3-4): 103-145
Publication date: 2003

Reproductive health services for adolescents: Recent experiences from a pilot project in Bangladesh 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Bott,Sarah; Jejeebhoy,Shireen J.; Shah,Iqbal; Puri,Chander P.
from Towards Adulthood: Exploring the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents in South Asia, pp. 203-206
Publication date: 2003

Status of married adolescents in Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Mohammed,Noor; Siddiqua,Yasmin; Mutahara,Marium ul; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
Publication date: 2003

Dynamics of menstrual regulation practices in Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Islam,M.Mazharul; Chakroborty,Nitai
Publication date: 2002

Improving adolescents' reproductive health in Bangladesh 
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rahman,Laila; Yusuf,Nazia
FRONTIERS Research Update (no. 2)
Publication date: 2002

Integration of reproductive health services for men in family welfare centers: What men want  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Bhuiya,Ismat; Al-Sabir,Ahmed; Alam,Mohammed Ahsanul
FRONTIERS Research Update (no. 1)
Publication date: 2002

Male involvement in a reproductive health programme: Where we stand today--A critical review of the initiatives taken in India 
Khan,M.E.; Townsend,John W.; Rob,Ubaidur
from Programming for Male Involvement in Reproductive Health: Report of the Meeting of WHO Regional Advisers in Reproductive Health, pp. 58-62
Publication date: 2002

National HIV/AIDS database 
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Yusuf,Nazia; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Research Update (no. 1)
Publication date: 2002

Regional variations in fertility in Bangladesh 
Islam,M.Mazharul; Chakroborty,Nitai; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2002

Factors affecting unmet need for contraception 
Kabir,M.Mofizul; Rob,Ubaidur
Asian Profile 29(2): 147-158
Publication date: 2001

Focus on men and reproductive health issues 
Rob,Ubaidur
EC/UNFPA Initiative for Reproductive Health in Asia
Publication date: 2001

Improving adolescents' reproductive health in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat
Bangladesh Research Update (no. 1)
Publication date: 2001

Premarital sex among urban adolescents in Bangladesh  (abstract) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Mutahara,Marium ul
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 20(1): 103-111
Publication date: 2001

Implementation of ICPD programs in Bangladesh: Changes in policy, programs and actions 
Barkat,Abul; Howlader,Sushil Ranjan; Rob,Ubaidur; Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Chowdhury,Syeda Nahid Mukith; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Bhuiya,Ismat; Siraj-us-Saleheen
Publication date: 1999

Meeting needs of newly-married youth: The Bangladesh case  (abstract) 
Alauddinn,Md; Rob,Ubaidur
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 18(4): 459-469
Publication date: 1999

Men in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan: Reproductive Health Issues 
Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 1999

Review of the policy process in Bangladesh following ICPD  (PDF) 
Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Rob,Ubaidur; Chowdhury,Syeda Nahid Mukith; Barkat,Abul; Howlader,Sushil Ranjan; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Bhuiya,Ismat; Siraj-us-Saleheen
Publication date: 1999

Directory of organizations working with adolescents/youths 
Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Anam,Rahela
Publication date: 1998

Male involvement in Bangladesh family planning and reproductive health program  (abstract) 
Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Rob,Ubaidur
International Quarterly of Community Health Education 17(2): 195-206
Publication date: 1998

Strengthening RTI/STD services: Lessons learned from a pilot project  (PDF) 
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Asia and the Near East OR/TA Project Final Report
Publication date: 1998

Quality of care: The progress in the Bangladesh family planning program  (PDF) 
Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Rob,Ubaidur
Policy Dialogue (no. 6)
Publication date: 1997

Male involvement: A challenge for the Bangladesh national family planning programme  (PDF) 
Piet-Pelon,Nancy J.; Rob,Ubaidur
Policy Dialogue (no. 2)
Publication date: 1996

Support for research, dissemination, utilization, and policy in Bangladesh  (PDF) 
Rob,Ubaidur; Nager,Donna
Asia and Near East OR/TA Project Final Report
Publication date: 1995

Contraceptive use in Matlab, Bangladesh in 1990: Levels, trends, and explanations  (abstract) 
Koenig,Michael A.; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,Mehrab Ali; Chakraborty,Jyotsnamoy; Fauveau,Vincent
Studies in Family Planning 23(6): 352-364
Publication date: 1992

Ubaidur Rob, Ph.D.

Senior Associate & Country Director

Let there be light for increasing use of male contraceptive methods in low-performing areas of Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 31 October
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2011

Pay-for-performance for providers and clients: An alternate model to improve maternal, newborn and child health in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the 13th Annual Scientific Conference of ICDDR,B: Science to Accelerate Universal Health Coverage, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 14-17 March
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara; Ahmed,Lubana; Alam,ABM Jahangir
Publication date: 2011

Pay-for-performance for providers in public health facilities in Bangladesh: Does it pay off?  
Presentation at the 38th Annual International Conference on Global Health: Securing a Healthier Future in a Changing World, Washington, DC, 13-17 June
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Ahmed,Lubana; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2011

Performance-based incentive matters to increase utilization of maternal, newborn and child health services in Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 31 October
Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2011

Performance-based payment to providers: A new twist with institutional targets to improve facility performance (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 2 November
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2011

Quality of care in private and public facilities: Making childbirth cherished and safe for women in Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 139th Annual Meeting and Exposition, 30 October
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2011

Tying incentive with the quality of care to improve maternal health care in Bangladeshi facilities  
Presentation at Global Maternal Health Conference, New Delhi, 30 August- September
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Ahmed,Lubana; Hena,Ismat Ara; Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi
Publication date: 2010

Community participation in reproductive health program: An experience from Bangladesh (abstract)  
Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 8 November
Rahman,Md.Mafizur; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur
Publication date: 2009

Do men care about the reproductive health of their female partners in Bangladesh? (abstract)  
Presentation at the XXVI IUSSP International Population Conference, Marrakech, 2 October
Mutahara,Marium ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Alam,Mohammad Masudul
Publication date: 2009

Financial support for poor pregnant women in Bangladesh: An operations research finding (abstract) (PDF) 
Poster presentation at Population Association of America Annual Meeting, Detroit, 30 April
Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Kibria,Tasnima
Publication date: 2009

Increasing access to maternal care through vouchers in Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the 36th International Conference on Global Health, Washington DC, 27 May
Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2009

Reproductive health and rights for urban poor in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the 5th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, Beijing, 18-20 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2009

Utilization of quality maternal health care services through financial scheme (abstract)  
Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association 137th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 9 November
Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul
Publication date: 2009

Creating space for men at female-focused service delivery systems in rural areas in Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, 25-29 October
Mutahara,Marium ul; Rob,Ubaidur; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2008

Health care financing for maternal health care in Bangladesh  
Presentation at 15th Canadian Conference on International Health, Ottawa, 27 October
Rahman,Md.Mafizur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2008

Quality makes a difference: Experiences from family planning services for the urban slum population in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Diego, 25-28 October
Talukder,Md.Noorunnabi; Rob,Ubaidur; Chandra Paul,Repon
Publication date: 2008

Reaching poor mothers with quality maternal health care: Bangladesh experience  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, 28 October
Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Md.Moshiur; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Hena,Ismat Ara
Publication date: 2008

Women's responsibility in family planning: Breaking the borders of disparities in choices (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, 25-29 October
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Ahmed,Salahuddin; Anwar,Md.Mahabub Ul; Rahman,Md.Moshiur
Publication date: 2008

Expanding access to sexual and reproductive health education and services for a potential bridging population to avert HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh  
Presentation at 4th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, Hyderabad, 29-31 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2007

Increasing safe sex decision-making among the clients of sex workers: Bangladesh experiences  
Presentation at the 8th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 19-23 August
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Mizanur; Zahiduzzaman,K.M.
Publication date: 2007

Scaling up of a reproductive health curriculum in youth vocational training centers in Bangladesh  
Presentation at 4th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights, Hyderabad, 29-31 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2007

Men to eliminate violence against women: Where do we stand  
Presentation at the IPPF and Malaysia Federation of Family Planning Associations' Third Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Kuala Lumpur, 17-21 November
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2005

Road to achieve Cairo goal for youths in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the IPPF and Malaysia Federation of Family Planning Associations' Third Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Kuala Lumpur, 17-21 November
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2005

Adolescent reproductive health needs: Findings from an operations research study  
Presentation at the FRONTIERS workshop Translating Research Findings into Action: Experiences from Bangladesh, Dhaka, 17 June
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Are husbands allowed to rape in Bangladesh: Social and legal aspects (abstract)  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Rahman,Laila; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2003

Bangladesh parents' knowledge and attitude about adolescent reproductive health issues  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rahman,Laila
Publication date: 2003

Deep down the adolescent sexual behavior: Initiations and implications  
Presentation at the Second Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Bangkok, 6-10 October
Rahman,Laila; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2003

Do adolescents need separate facilities for sexual and reproductive health services?  
Presentation at the Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Bangkok, 6-10 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Effectiveness of linking schools with sexual and reproductive health services: Experiences from a pilot project in Bangladesh  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Exploring the key factors for tobacco and substance abuse by adolescents in Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Rahman,Laila; Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2003

HIV prevalence patterns in Bangladesh  
Presentation at Technical Workshop on South Asia HIV/AIDS Database project, Dhaka, 12-14 May
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Yousuf,Nazia; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

HIV/AIDS database: An important tool for government HIV/AIDS programs  
Presentation at Workshop on South Asia Database Findings, Delhi, 26-27 September
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Yousuf,Nazia; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Improving adolescents' sexual and reproductive health: Experiences from an operations research project  
Presentation at the FRONTIERS Dissemination Seminar on Adolescents Sexual and Reproductive Health, Dhaka, 20 January
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Adamchak,Susan E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Peer approach to educate adolescents about sexual and reproductive health  
Presentation at Second Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health, Bangkok, 6-10 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Should women face physical assaults: Voices of adolescents from Bangladesh (abstract)  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 16-19 November
Rahman,Laila; Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat
Publication date: 2003

Strategies to improve reproductive health of adolescent girls in Bangladesh: Experiences from a pilot project  
Presentation at American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Unmarried adolescents boys' vulnerability towards HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting & Exposition, 17-18 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila; Chowdhury,Asiful Haider
Publication date: 2003

Challenges in creating an adolescent-friendly reproductive health environment in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, 7-12 July
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2002

Developing and introducing a school curriculum on sexuality: A challenge  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 130th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 9-13 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila
Publication date: 2002

Friendly environment: A vital issue for adolescents' sexual and reproductive health education program  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 130th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 9-13 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Rahman,Laila
Publication date: 2002

Reaching adolescents with education and services: Does it make a difference?  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 130th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 9-13 November
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat
Publication date: 2002

Risky behavior of adolescents in Bangladesh: Findings from an in-depth study  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 130th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Philadelphia, 9-13 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Rahman,Laila
Publication date: 2002

Safe blood transfusion in Bangladesh: Long way to go  
Presentation at the XIV International AIDS Conference, Barcelona, 7-12 July
Bhuiya,Ismat; Hossain,S.; Streatfield,Kim; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 2002

Adolescents and sexuality in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 129th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, 21-25 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2001

Bridging the sexual health knowledge gap among adolescents: Protecting millions from HIV/AIDS in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the Sixth Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, Melbourne, Australia, 5-10 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Al Sabir,Ahmed
Publication date: 2001

Integration of reproductive health services for men in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 129th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, 21-25 October
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2001

Reproductive health services for adolescents: Recent experiences from a pilot project in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the International Conference on Adolescent Reproductive Health: Evidence and Programme Implications for South Asia, Mumbai, 1-4 November
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Al Sabir,Ahmed
Publication date: 2001

Risky sexual behavior of adolescents: Implications for HIV/AIDS  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 129th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, 21-25 October
Rob,Ubaidur; Bhuiya,Ismat; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2001

Sex education in secondary schools: Lessons learned from a pilot project in Bangladesh  
Presentation at the American Public Health Association 129th Annual Meeting & Exposition, Atlanta, 21-25 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.
Publication date: 2001

Sexual behavior of adolescents: Risk for STDs/HIV/AIDS  
Presentation at the Sixth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, Melbourne, Australia, 5-10 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur; Khan,M.E.; Al Sabir,Ahmed
Publication date: 2001

Recipients of blood are at risk in Bangladesh  
Presentation at Fifth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, 12-16 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Hossain,Sharif Mohammed Ismail; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 1999

RTI/STI case management in primary health care facilities: Lessons learned from Bangladesh  
Presentation at Fifth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific, Kuala Lumpur, 12-16 October
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 1999

Strengthening RTI/STI services: Experiences from two family welfare centres  
Presentation at Eighth Annual Scientific Conference. ICDDR,B, Dhaka, 13-14 February
Bhuiya,Ismat; Rob,Ubaidur
Publication date: 1999

Ubaidur Rob, Ph.D.

Senior Associate & Country Director

Curriculum Vitae