Sharmin Akter Shitol
Research Associate
CoE-SISU
Short Biography
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Sharmin Akter Shitol is a public health researcher
with over seven years of experience in qualitative and mixed-methods
research. She is a Ph.D. candidate at Queen’s University Belfast, focusing on
mobile phone use, mobile financial services, and eye health among rural
allowance recipients in Bangladesh. At BRAC James P. Grant School of Public
Health, she has contributed to national and international projects on ageing,
vision impairment, digital financial inclusion, maternal and child health,
TB, and implementation research—covering study design, field team
supervision, qualitative data collection, and thematic analysis. She has
served as an IRB reviewer, mentored MPH students, and presented her research at
national and international conferences. Sharmin holds an MPH from BRAC JPGSPH
and a BSc in Public Health from the Asian University for Women. Her work
bridges evidence and practice to strengthen research capacity and inform
service delivery for underserved populations in Bangladesh. |
MPH Modules Conducted
- Qualitative Research Methodology
Current Projects
- Study on the Contribution of the Community Paramedic Program to Bangladesh's Primary Healthcare System
Peer Reviewed Publications
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Experiences of older adults and widows with the government allowance programs in rural Bangladesh.
Authors: Sharmin Akter Shitol,Sara Nur,Mrittika Barua,Ving Fai Chan,Lynne Lohfeld,Abu Shonchoy,Nathan Congdon,Atonu Rabbani
DOI/URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijsw.70033
Published on: 2025-08-21 -
Transforming Households with Refraction and Innovative Financial Technology (THRIFT): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of vision interventions and online banking among the elderly in Kurigram.
Authors: Sharmin Akter Shitol,Ishrat Binte Aftab,Prabhath Piyasena et al.
DOI/URL: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085083
Published on: 2024-12-23 -
A qualitative exploration of challenges in childhood TB patients identification and diagnosis in Bangladesh.
Authors: Sharmin Akter Shitol,Avijit Saha,Mrittika Barua,Kazi Md Saleheen Towhid,Akramul Islam,Malabika Sarker
DOI/URL: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20569
Published on: 2023-09-30
Handbooks & Book Chapters
Not applicable
Awards
- Recipient of Best Graduate Student Thesis Research Excellence Award
- Awarded high distinction for excellent academic performance
- Recipient of Quality Journal Publication Award
- Recipient of WHO TDR International Postgraduate Training Scheme
- Recipient of Andy Matsui Award for outstanding academic achievement
Research Focus
Qualitative Research Mixed-method Research Implementation Research
Total Citations
8
Education
- Master of Public Health, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Asian University for Women (AUW)
- PhD Candidate, Queen’s University Belfast (QUB)