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Dr Raaj Kishore Biswas

Biostatistician
Physical activity, lifestyle, and population health
Sydney School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Health

Research Biostatistician
Clinical Research Centre
Sydney Local Health District
NSW Health

Email

raaj.biswas@sydney.edu.au

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Member of Sydney Southeast Asia Centre

Member of the Charles Perkins Centre

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Raaj Kishore Biswas is a biostatistician and an R enthusiast. He currently works as a Biostatistician (Research Fellow) at the Charles Perkins Centre where the focus of research is analysing health effects of physical activity and other lifestyle health behaviours using cohort studies and international data consortia. He is also a research biostatistician (part-time) at the Clinical Research Centre of Sydney Local Health District. His primary work focuses on dealing with health data modelling, analysis of large cohort and randomized trials as well as providing statistical consultation for multifaceted health research. He is also a sessional lecturer at Swinburne and regularly supervises postgraduate students.

Research interests

Raaj regularly collaborates across globe to work on biostatistics and public health projects, particularly focusing on big data modelling, the novel health interventions, control trials as well as health care system and service accessibilities in developing countries. Environmental statistics, behavioural analysis and spatial techniques are also part of his areas of interest.

Associations

Scientific societies

StatisticalSocietyof Australia
International Society of Global Health
International Epidemiological Association

Keywords

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Global health, Physical activity, Women's health

Current research students

Project title	Research student
Modelling Physical Activity and Sleeps Association with Non-communicable diseases while Accounting for Inter-relations	Angel BIAN

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Journals

Stamatakis, E., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Cruz, B., Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C., Murphy, M., Sabag, A., Lear, S., Chow, C., Gill, J., et al (2025). Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59(5), 316-324. [More Information]
Bian, W., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Bin, Y., Postnova, S., Phillips, A., Koemel, N., Chaput, J., Rajaratnam, S., Cistulli, P., Stamatakis, E. (2025). Dose-response associations of device-measured sleep regularity and duration with incident dementia in 82391 UK adults. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 516. [More Information]
Stamatakis, E., Koemel, N., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Allman-Farinelli, M., Trost, S., Inan-Eroglu, E., Cruz, B., Bin, Y., Postnova, S., Fontana, L., Simpson, S., Cistulli, P., et al (2025). Minimum and optimal combined variations in sleep, physical activity, and nutrition in relation to all-cause mortality risk. BMC Medicine, 23(1), 111. [More Information]
Chaput, J., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Cistulli, P., Rajaratnam, S., Bian, W., St-Onge, M., Stamatakis, E. (2025). Sleep regularity and major adverse cardiovascular events: a device-based prospective study in 72 269 UK adults. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 79(4), 257-264. [More Information]
Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P., Mohsin, M., Biswas, R. (2024). Addictive behavior and mental health of adolescents aged 11–17 years in Bangladesh in 2014: A cross-sectional study. Health Science Reports, 7(7). [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Gunarathne, L., Bhar, S., Bhowmik, U., Biswas, R. (2024). Antenatal Care Visits, Institutional Births, and Associated Risk Factors in Afghanistan: Insights from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022-2023. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. [More Information]
Stamatakis, E., Koemel, N., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M. (2024). Cancer Diagnosis, Physical Activity, and Heart Disease Risk. JACC: CardioOncology, 6(6), 890-892. [More Information]
Wei, L., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Trost, S., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Comparing Cadence vs. Machine Learning Based Physical Activity Intensity Classifications: Variations in the Associations of Physical Activity With Mortality. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine and Science In Sports, 34(9), e14719. [More Information]
Chaput, J., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Cistulli, P., Rajaratnam, S., Hamer, M., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Device-measured weekend catch-up sleep, mortality, and cardiovascular disease incidence in adults. Sleep, 47(11), 1-9. [More Information]
Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Powell, L., Bauman, A., Sherrington, C., Podberscek, A., McGreevy, P., Rhodes, R., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Effects of a dog activity tracker on owners' walking: a community-based randomised controlled trial. BMC Research Notes, 17(1), 339. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Chowdhury, S., Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P. (2024). Hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia in Bangladesh: Evaluating role of physical activity from cross-sectional STEPS 2018 survey. Health Science Reports, 7(7). [More Information]
Mitra, S., Biswas, R., Nova, A., Hooijenga, P., Cassidy, S., Kroeger, C., Fontana, L. (2024). Investigating lifestyle determinants of carotid intima-media thickness: cross-sectional insights from the UK biobank cohort. European Heart Journal, 45(Suppl 1).
Bhowmik, J., Apputhurai, P., Williams, J., Biswas, R. (2024). Investigating the role of women's education status and empowerment on accessing skilled birth attendance in Bangladesh: A structural equation modelling approach. Midwifery, 138, 104140. [More Information]
Inan Eroglu, E., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Ding, D., Rezende, L., Lee, I., Giovannucci, E., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Joint Associations of Diet and Device-Measured Physical Activity with Mortality and Incident CVD and Cancer: A Prospective Analysis of the UK Biobank Study. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 33(8), 1028-1036. [More Information]
Lai, Y., Yen, Y., Chen, L., Hsu, L., Ahmadi, M., Inan Eroglu, E., Biswas, R., Ku, P., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Modification of incident cancer risk with changes in metabolic syndrome status: A prospective cohort study in Taiwan. Annals of Epidemiology, 91, 65-73. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S., Farzana, M., Kabir, E. (2024). Public opinion on COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Disruption to public lives and trust in government's immunisation performance. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 39(1), 119-134. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Williams, J., Dey, S. (2024). Women's decision-making power can influence modern contraceptive use: Evidence from Bangladesh. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Arusha, A., Ananna, N., Kabir, E., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Carer involvement with children and child-friendly book ownership in Bangladesh. Children & Society, 37(2), 326-342. [More Information]
Hossain, M., Biswas, R. (2023). Citizen Attitude and Trust in Government during COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh. International Journal of Public Administration, 46(16), 1177-1188. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Farzana, M., Bhar, S., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Contraceptive use in South and South-East Asian region: assessment of sustainable development goal 3.7 through indicator 3.7.1. Journal of Public Health, 45(2), 450-461. [More Information]
Dzadey, D., Biswas, R., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Investigating factors affecting HIV/AIDS knowledge among women in low and middle-income countries in Asia. Journal of Health Psychology, 28(11), 1085-1098. [More Information]
Govender, S., Biswas, R., Welgampola, M., Rosengren, S. (2023). Magnitude, variability and symmetry in head acceleration and jerk and their relationship to cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials. Journal of Vestibular Research: Equilibrium and Orientation, 33(5), 325-338. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S., Farzana, M., Kabir, E. (2023). Public opinion on COVID-19 vaccine prioritization in Bangladesh: Who gets the vaccine and whom do you leave out? Vaccine, 41(34), 5018-5028. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Hossain, M., Archie, R. (2023). Residential area greenness and hypertension: a national assessment on urban adults in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 33(8), 796-808. [More Information]
Ria, I., Biswas, R., Alam, A., Rakshit, P., Tahsin, S. (2022). Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents in Bangladesh. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. [More Information]
Ngo, N., Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Factors Associated with Low Birthweight in Low-and-Middle Income Countries in South Asia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(21). [More Information]
Gamage, S., Biswas, R., Bhowmik, J. (2022). Health awareness and skilled birth attendance: An assessment of sustainable development goal 3.1 in south and south-east Asia. Midwifery, 115. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Knowledge About HIV/AIDS and Its Transmission and Misconception Among Women in Bangladesh. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 11(11), 2542-2551. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Married Women’s Attitude toward Intimate Partner Violence Is Influenced by Exposure to Media: A Population-Based Spatial Study in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(6). [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Islam, M. (2022). Relationship between blood pressure and BMI in young adult population: a national-level assessment in Bangladesh. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(10), 2075-2082. [More Information]
Polasek, O., Wazny, K., Adeloye, D., Song, P., Chan, K., Bojude, D., Ali, S., Bastien, S., Becerra-Posada, F., Borrescio-Higa, F., et al (2022). Research priorities to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries. Journal of Global Health, 12, 1-14. [More Information]
Afiaz, A., Arusha, A., Ananna, N., Kabir, E., Biswas, R. (2021). A national assessment of elective cesarean sections in Bangladesh and the need for health literacy and accessibility. Scientific Reports, 11(1). [More Information]
Khan, J., Sultana, A., Islam, M., Biswas, R. (2021). A negative association between prevalence of diabetes and urban residential area greenness detected in nationwide assessment of urban Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 11(1). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Friswell, R., Olivier, J., Williamson, A., Senserrick, T. (2021). A systematic review of definitions of motor vehicle headways in driver behaviour and performance studies. Transportation Research Part F, 77, 38-54. [More Information]
Stapinski, L., Prior, K., Newton, N., Biswas, R., Kelly, E., Deady, M., Lees, B., Teesson, M., Baillie, A. (2021). Are we making Inroads? A randomized controlled trial of a psychologist-supported, web-based, cognitive behavioral therapy intervention to reduce anxiety and hazardous alcohol use among emerging adults. EClinicalMedicine, 39, 101048. [More Information]
Afiaz, A., Biswas, R. (2021). Awareness on menstrual hygiene management in Bangladesh and the possibilities of media interventions: Using a nationwide cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open, 11(4). [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Hossain, S. (2021). Child marriage and adolescent motherhood: A nationwide vulnerability for women in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8). [More Information]
Chowdhury, P., Hossain, S., Biswas, R. (2020). A combination of COVID-19 and dengue fever in Bangladesh: Preparedness of Bangladesh. Journal of Global Health, 10(2), 1-3. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Huq, S., Afiaz, A., Khan, H. (2020). A systematic assessment on COVID-19 preparedness and transition strategy in Bangladesh. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26(6), 1599-1611. [More Information]
Khan, J., Islam, M., Biswas, R., Sultana, A. (2020). An assessment of anemia status of child-mother pairs in Bangladesh. Children and Youth Services Review, 112. [More Information]
Hossain, S., Biswas, R., Hossain, A. (2020). Body mass index of women in Bangladesh: Comparing Multiple Linear Regression and Quantile Regression. Journal of Biosocial Science. [More Information]
Islam, M., Biswas, R., Khanam, R. (2020). Effect of internet use and electronic game-play on academic performance of Australian children. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 21727. [More Information]
Afiaz, A., Biswas, R., Shamma, R., Ananna, N. (2020). Intimate partner violence (IPV) with miscarriages, stillbirths and abortions: Identifying vulnerable households for women in Bangladesh. PloS One, 15(7 July). [More Information]
Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P., Biswas, R., Hossain, M. (2020). Malnutrition status of children under 5 years in Bangladesh: A sociodemographic assessment. Children and Youth Services Review, 117. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Sarker, E., Kabir, E., Senserrick, T. (2020). Presence of Books for Children in the Households of Bangladesh: A District-wise Distribution. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 36(1), 65-79. [More Information]
Arusha, A., Biswas, R. (2020). Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression due to examination in Bangladeshi youths: A pilot study. Children and Youth Services Review, 116. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S. (2020). Underreporting COVID-19: The curious case of lower-income countries. Epidemiology and Infection. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Ananna, N. (2020). Women’s education and coverage of skilled birth attendance: An assessment of Sustainable Development Goal 3.1 in the South and Southeast Asian Region. PloS One, 15(4). [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Woldegiorgis, M. (2019). Antenatal care and skilled birth attendance in Bangladesh are influenced by female education and family affordability: BDHS 2014. Public Health, 170, 113-121. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Khan, H. (2019). Causes of Urban Migration in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Urban Health Survey. Population Research and Policy Review, 38(4), 593-614. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Rahman, N., Khanam, R., Baqui, A., Ahmed, S. (2019). Double burden of underweight and overweight among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. Public Health Nutrition, 22(17), 3163-3174. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Sheikh, M., Huq, M. (2019). Factors associated with the availability of iodized salt at household level: a case study in Bangladesh. Public Health Nutrition, 22(10), 1815-1823. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R. (2019). Influence of parental education on child mortality in Bangladesh: repeated cross-sectional surveys. Biodemography and Social Biology, 65(3), 214-226. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Rafi, R. (2019). Investment in Research and Development Compared to Military Expenditure: Is Research Worthwhile? Defence and Peace Economics, 30(7), 846-857. [More Information]
Abdullah, A., Biswas, R., Chowdhury, A., Billah, S. (2019). Modeling soil salinity using direct and indirect measurement techniques: A comparative analysis. Environmental Development, 29, 67-80. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Khan, H. (2019). Socioeconomic transition and its influence on body mass index (BMI) pattern in Bangladesh. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 25(1), 130-141. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Khan, J., Kabir, E. (2019). Trend of child marriage in Bangladesh: A reflection on significant socioeconomic factors. Children and Youth Services Review, 104. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E. (2018). A macro-level approach to assess the early developmental vulnerabilities of children in Australia: A local government area-based analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 93, 161-169. [More Information]
Vu, X., Biswas, R., Khanam, R., Rahman, M. (2018). Mental health service use in Australia: The role of family structure and socio-economic status. Children and Youth Services Review, 93, 378-389. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., King, R. (2017). Effect of sex and age on traumatic brain injury: A geographical comparative study. Archives of Public Health, 75(1). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E. (2017). Influence of distance between residence and health facilities on non-communicable diseases: An assessment over hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh. PloS One, 12(5). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Rahman, N., Kabir, E., Raihan, F. (2017). Women’s opinion on the justification of physical spousal violence: A quantitative approach to model the most vulnerable households in Bangladesh. PloS One, 12(11). [More Information]

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2025

Stamatakis, E., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Cruz, B., Thøgersen-Ntoumani, C., Murphy, M., Sabag, A., Lear, S., Chow, C., Gill, J., et al (2025). Device-measured vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) and major adverse cardiovascular events: evidence of sex differences. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 59(5), 316-324. [More Information]
Bian, W., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Bin, Y., Postnova, S., Phillips, A., Koemel, N., Chaput, J., Rajaratnam, S., Cistulli, P., Stamatakis, E. (2025). Dose-response associations of device-measured sleep regularity and duration with incident dementia in 82391 UK adults. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 516. [More Information]
Stamatakis, E., Koemel, N., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Allman-Farinelli, M., Trost, S., Inan-Eroglu, E., Cruz, B., Bin, Y., Postnova, S., Fontana, L., Simpson, S., Cistulli, P., et al (2025). Minimum and optimal combined variations in sleep, physical activity, and nutrition in relation to all-cause mortality risk. BMC Medicine, 23(1), 111. [More Information]
Chaput, J., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Cistulli, P., Rajaratnam, S., Bian, W., St-Onge, M., Stamatakis, E. (2025). Sleep regularity and major adverse cardiovascular events: a device-based prospective study in 72 269 UK adults. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 79(4), 257-264. [More Information]

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2024

Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P., Mohsin, M., Biswas, R. (2024). Addictive behavior and mental health of adolescents aged 11–17 years in Bangladesh in 2014: A cross-sectional study. Health Science Reports, 7(7). [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Gunarathne, L., Bhar, S., Bhowmik, U., Biswas, R. (2024). Antenatal Care Visits, Institutional Births, and Associated Risk Factors in Afghanistan: Insights from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022-2023. Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health. [More Information]
Stamatakis, E., Koemel, N., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M. (2024). Cancer Diagnosis, Physical Activity, and Heart Disease Risk. JACC: CardioOncology, 6(6), 890-892. [More Information]
Wei, L., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Trost, S., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Comparing Cadence vs. Machine Learning Based Physical Activity Intensity Classifications: Variations in the Associations of Physical Activity With Mortality. Scandinavian Journal Of Medicine and Science In Sports, 34(9), e14719. [More Information]
Chaput, J., Biswas, R., Ahmadi, M., Cistulli, P., Rajaratnam, S., Hamer, M., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Device-measured weekend catch-up sleep, mortality, and cardiovascular disease incidence in adults. Sleep, 47(11), 1-9. [More Information]
Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Powell, L., Bauman, A., Sherrington, C., Podberscek, A., McGreevy, P., Rhodes, R., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Effects of a dog activity tracker on owners' walking: a community-based randomised controlled trial. BMC Research Notes, 17(1), 339. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Chowdhury, S., Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P. (2024). Hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia in Bangladesh: Evaluating role of physical activity from cross-sectional STEPS 2018 survey. Health Science Reports, 7(7). [More Information]
Mitra, S., Biswas, R., Nova, A., Hooijenga, P., Cassidy, S., Kroeger, C., Fontana, L. (2024). Investigating lifestyle determinants of carotid intima-media thickness: cross-sectional insights from the UK biobank cohort. European Heart Journal, 45(Suppl 1).
Bhowmik, J., Apputhurai, P., Williams, J., Biswas, R. (2024). Investigating the role of women's education status and empowerment on accessing skilled birth attendance in Bangladesh: A structural equation modelling approach. Midwifery, 138, 104140. [More Information]
Inan Eroglu, E., Ahmadi, M., Biswas, R., Ding, D., Rezende, L., Lee, I., Giovannucci, E., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Joint Associations of Diet and Device-Measured Physical Activity with Mortality and Incident CVD and Cancer: A Prospective Analysis of the UK Biobank Study. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 33(8), 1028-1036. [More Information]
Lai, Y., Yen, Y., Chen, L., Hsu, L., Ahmadi, M., Inan Eroglu, E., Biswas, R., Ku, P., Stamatakis, E. (2024). Modification of incident cancer risk with changes in metabolic syndrome status: A prospective cohort study in Taiwan. Annals of Epidemiology, 91, 65-73. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S., Farzana, M., Kabir, E. (2024). Public opinion on COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: Disruption to public lives and trust in government's immunisation performance. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 39(1), 119-134. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Williams, J., Dey, S. (2024). Women's decision-making power can influence modern contraceptive use: Evidence from Bangladesh. The International Journal of Health Planning and Management. [More Information]

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2023

Biswas, R., Arusha, A., Ananna, N., Kabir, E., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Carer involvement with children and child-friendly book ownership in Bangladesh. Children & Society, 37(2), 326-342. [More Information]
Hossain, M., Biswas, R. (2023). Citizen Attitude and Trust in Government during COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh. International Journal of Public Administration, 46(16), 1177-1188. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Farzana, M., Bhar, S., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Contraceptive use in South and South-East Asian region: assessment of sustainable development goal 3.7 through indicator 3.7.1. Journal of Public Health, 45(2), 450-461. [More Information]
Dzadey, D., Biswas, R., Bhowmik, J. (2023). Investigating factors affecting HIV/AIDS knowledge among women in low and middle-income countries in Asia. Journal of Health Psychology, 28(11), 1085-1098. [More Information]
Govender, S., Biswas, R., Welgampola, M., Rosengren, S. (2023). Magnitude, variability and symmetry in head acceleration and jerk and their relationship to cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials. Journal of Vestibular Research: Equilibrium and Orientation, 33(5), 325-338. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S., Farzana, M., Kabir, E. (2023). Public opinion on COVID-19 vaccine prioritization in Bangladesh: Who gets the vaccine and whom do you leave out? Vaccine, 41(34), 5018-5028. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Hossain, M., Archie, R. (2023). Residential area greenness and hypertension: a national assessment on urban adults in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 33(8), 796-808. [More Information]

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2022

Ria, I., Biswas, R., Alam, A., Rakshit, P., Tahsin, S. (2022). Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents in Bangladesh. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. [More Information]
Ngo, N., Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Factors Associated with Low Birthweight in Low-and-Middle Income Countries in South Asia. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(21). [More Information]
Gamage, S., Biswas, R., Bhowmik, J. (2022). Health awareness and skilled birth attendance: An assessment of sustainable development goal 3.1 in south and south-east Asia. Midwifery, 115. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Knowledge About HIV/AIDS and Its Transmission and Misconception Among Women in Bangladesh. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 11(11), 2542-2551. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R. (2022). Married Women’s Attitude toward Intimate Partner Violence Is Influenced by Exposure to Media: A Population-Based Spatial Study in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(6). [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Islam, M. (2022). Relationship between blood pressure and BMI in young adult population: a national-level assessment in Bangladesh. British Journal of Nutrition, 128(10), 2075-2082. [More Information]
Polasek, O., Wazny, K., Adeloye, D., Song, P., Chan, K., Bojude, D., Ali, S., Bastien, S., Becerra-Posada, F., Borrescio-Higa, F., et al (2022). Research priorities to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries. Journal of Global Health, 12, 1-14. [More Information]

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2021

Afiaz, A., Arusha, A., Ananna, N., Kabir, E., Biswas, R. (2021). A national assessment of elective cesarean sections in Bangladesh and the need for health literacy and accessibility. Scientific Reports, 11(1). [More Information]
Khan, J., Sultana, A., Islam, M., Biswas, R. (2021). A negative association between prevalence of diabetes and urban residential area greenness detected in nationwide assessment of urban Bangladesh. Scientific Reports, 11(1). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Friswell, R., Olivier, J., Williamson, A., Senserrick, T. (2021). A systematic review of definitions of motor vehicle headways in driver behaviour and performance studies. Transportation Research Part F, 77, 38-54. [More Information]
Stapinski, L., Prior, K., Newton, N., Biswas, R., Kelly, E., Deady, M., Lees, B., Teesson, M., Baillie, A. (2021). Are we making Inroads? A randomized controlled trial of a psychologist-supported, web-based, cognitive behavioral therapy intervention to reduce anxiety and hazardous alcohol use among emerging adults. EClinicalMedicine, 39, 101048. [More Information]
Afiaz, A., Biswas, R. (2021). Awareness on menstrual hygiene management in Bangladesh and the possibilities of media interventions: Using a nationwide cross-sectional survey. BMJ Open, 11(4). [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Hossain, S. (2021). Child marriage and adolescent motherhood: A nationwide vulnerability for women in Bangladesh. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8). [More Information]

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2020

Chowdhury, P., Hossain, S., Biswas, R. (2020). A combination of COVID-19 and dengue fever in Bangladesh: Preparedness of Bangladesh. Journal of Global Health, 10(2), 1-3. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Huq, S., Afiaz, A., Khan, H. (2020). A systematic assessment on COVID-19 preparedness and transition strategy in Bangladesh. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 26(6), 1599-1611. [More Information]
Khan, J., Islam, M., Biswas, R., Sultana, A. (2020). An assessment of anemia status of child-mother pairs in Bangladesh. Children and Youth Services Review, 112. [More Information]
Hossain, S., Biswas, R., Hossain, A. (2020). Body mass index of women in Bangladesh: Comparing Multiple Linear Regression and Quantile Regression. Journal of Biosocial Science. [More Information]
Islam, M., Biswas, R., Khanam, R. (2020). Effect of internet use and electronic game-play on academic performance of Australian children. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 21727. [More Information]
Afiaz, A., Biswas, R., Shamma, R., Ananna, N. (2020). Intimate partner violence (IPV) with miscarriages, stillbirths and abortions: Identifying vulnerable households for women in Bangladesh. PloS One, 15(7 July). [More Information]
Hossain, S., Chowdhury, P., Biswas, R., Hossain, M. (2020). Malnutrition status of children under 5 years in Bangladesh: A sociodemographic assessment. Children and Youth Services Review, 117. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Sarker, E., Kabir, E., Senserrick, T. (2020). Presence of Books for Children in the Households of Bangladesh: A District-wise Distribution. Reading and Writing Quarterly, 36(1), 65-79. [More Information]
Arusha, A., Biswas, R. (2020). Prevalence of stress, anxiety and depression due to examination in Bangladeshi youths: A pilot study. Children and Youth Services Review, 116. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Afiaz, A., Huq, S. (2020). Underreporting COVID-19: The curious case of lower-income countries. Epidemiology and Infection. [More Information]
Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Ananna, N. (2020). Women’s education and coverage of skilled birth attendance: An assessment of Sustainable Development Goal 3.1 in the South and Southeast Asian Region. PloS One, 15(4). [More Information]

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2019

Bhowmik, J., Biswas, R., Woldegiorgis, M. (2019). Antenatal care and skilled birth attendance in Bangladesh are influenced by female education and family affordability: BDHS 2014. Public Health, 170, 113-121. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Khan, H. (2019). Causes of Urban Migration in Bangladesh: Evidence from the Urban Health Survey. Population Research and Policy Review, 38(4), 593-614. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Rahman, N., Khanam, R., Baqui, A., Ahmed, S. (2019). Double burden of underweight and overweight among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh. Public Health Nutrition, 22(17), 3163-3174. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R., Sheikh, M., Huq, M. (2019). Factors associated with the availability of iodized salt at household level: a case study in Bangladesh. Public Health Nutrition, 22(10), 1815-1823. [More Information]
Khan, J., Biswas, R. (2019). Influence of parental education on child mortality in Bangladesh: repeated cross-sectional surveys. Biodemography and Social Biology, 65(3), 214-226. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Rafi, R. (2019). Investment in Research and Development Compared to Military Expenditure: Is Research Worthwhile? Defence and Peace Economics, 30(7), 846-857. [More Information]
Abdullah, A., Biswas, R., Chowdhury, A., Billah, S. (2019). Modeling soil salinity using direct and indirect measurement techniques: A comparative analysis. Environmental Development, 29, 67-80. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E., Khan, H. (2019). Socioeconomic transition and its influence on body mass index (BMI) pattern in Bangladesh. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 25(1), 130-141. [More Information]
Biswas, R., Khan, J., Kabir, E. (2019). Trend of child marriage in Bangladesh: A reflection on significant socioeconomic factors. Children and Youth Services Review, 104. [More Information]

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2018

Biswas, R., Kabir, E. (2018). A macro-level approach to assess the early developmental vulnerabilities of children in Australia: A local government area-based analysis. Children and Youth Services Review, 93, 161-169. [More Information]
Vu, X., Biswas, R., Khanam, R., Rahman, M. (2018). Mental health service use in Australia: The role of family structure and socio-economic status. Children and Youth Services Review, 93, 378-389. [More Information]

2017

Biswas, R., Kabir, E., King, R. (2017). Effect of sex and age on traumatic brain injury: A geographical comparative study. Archives of Public Health, 75(1). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Kabir, E. (2017). Influence of distance between residence and health facilities on non-communicable diseases: An assessment over hypertension and diabetes in Bangladesh. PloS One, 12(5). [More Information]
Biswas, R., Rahman, N., Kabir, E., Raihan, F. (2017). Women’s opinion on the justification of physical spousal violence: A quantitative approach to model the most vulnerable households in Bangladesh. PloS One, 12(11). [More Information]

Selected Grants

2024

Professional Development Award 2024, Biswas R, Charles Perkins Centre/Early to Mid-Career Researcher Professional Development

2023

Active Women over 50 in rural, regional and remote areas: an effectiveness-implementation trial, Tiedemann A, Hassett L, McKeon G, Phongsavan P, Bauman A, Rosenbaum S, Houssami N, Howard K, Luscombe G, Gilchrist H, Biswas R, Department of Health and Aged Care (Federal - administered by NHMRC)/Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission - 2022 Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant