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Gorkey Gourab
returns 03/31/2012
Expertise
Social and behavioral issues related to HIV transmission, sexually transmitted infections, Human Rights issues, rights of marginalized populations, gender and sexuality, research design and analysis related social & behavioral issues, , computer assisted qualitative data analysis and data management (using ATLAS.ti, ANTHROPAC, NVivo 8)
Experience in the area
Specialized in Medical Anthropology. Working on Social and behavioral studies related to HIV transmission as well as Human Rights issues. Specialization in gender, sexuality, masculinity, behavioral studies related to HIV transmission. Qualitative research, programmatic and M&E experience with MSM, hijra (TG), indigenous groups, female sex workers for more than 7 years.
Organizations
International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) as Manager - M&E (Qualitative) with HIV/AIDS Programme at Laboratory Sciences Division
Publications
(1) Khan, S. I., Hussain, M. I., Parveen, S., Bhuiyan, M. I., Gourab, G., & Bhuiya, A. (2009). Living on the extreme margin: Social exclusion of the hijra in Bangladesh. Journal of health, population and nutrition. (2) Khan, S. I., Hussain, M. I., Gourab, G., Parveen, S., Bhuiyan, M. I., & Sikder, J. (2008). Not to stigmatize but to humanize sexual lives of the transgender (Hijra) in Bangladesh: condom chat in the AIDS era. Journal of LGBT Health Research, 4(2-3), 127-141. (3) Khan, S. I., Pasa, K., Gourab, G., Hasan, A. M. R., Kaukab, S. S. T., & Islam, A. (2007a). Living with risks and vulnerabilities to STIs/HIV: a qualitative assessment of indigenous populations at the northwestern belt in Bangladesh. Paper presented at the ASCON: ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh. From http://www.icddrb.org/images/11thAscon_Orals_Day2.pdf. (4) Gourab, G., Karim, M. S., & Karim, Z. (2004). Religiosity of the santal community. Paper presented at the International Seminar on Anthropology: Chittagong University, Chittagong, Bangladesh. (5) Khan, S. I., Gourab, G., Sarker, G. F., Ghosh, S., & Khondokar, S. I. (2008a). Mapping geographical and service delivery gaps and estimating size of street, hotel and residence based female sex workers in Bangladesh (draft report). Dhaka: ICDDR,B & Save the Children USA. (6) Khan, S. I., Gourab, G. et al. (2008b). Understanding the operational dynamics and possible HIV interventions for residence-based female sex workers in two divisional cities in Bangladesh (draft report). Dhaka: ICDDR,B & Save the Children USA. (7) Khan, S. I., Gourab, G. et al. (2007b). Understanding the context of risks and vulnerabilities to STI/HIV and sexual health: an anthropological assessment of the indigenous community of northwestern belt of Bangladesh. Dhaka: ICDDR,B. (8) Khan, S. I., Parveen, S., Hussain, M. I., Bhuiyan, M. I., & Gourab, G. (2007c). Socialization and sexuality constructions of hijra: implications for STIs/HIV intervention. Dhaka: ICDDR,B.
Education/Credentials
(1) Post graduate in Anthropology, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh (2) Training on HIV-AIDS related qualitative data analysis and manuscript writing, Center for Global Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hasan | 01/17/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jeff | 01/10/12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
| Reese | 01/08/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | THank you so very much for replying! |
| Akhil | 01/02/12 | 9 | 7 | 10 | |
| Jonny | 12/20/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Gorkey :) You really helped me ..... |
Recent Answers from Gorkey Gourab
2012-01-17 Castles in the lymphatic glands roof of the mouth and the shortness of breath:
Dear Hasan, While early HIV signs and symptoms may include sore throat and SWOLLEN lymph glands, these signs and symptoms can be associated to a number of other diseases: Abscessed or impacted
2012-01-12 Is infection with HIV possible in this situation?:
Dear Andreea, You are absolutely right about the fact that HIV does not transmit through urine. HIV need direct bodily contact in order to get transmitted. In your case, there is no possibility of
2012-01-09 Fear of flu like symptoms being aids:
Hello Jeff, Just having flu like symptoms does not indicate that one has AIDS. S/he can be suffering from flu, which is a common illness. An individual's history of risk behavior, exposure to risk factors
2012-01-05 Health - HIV/AIDS:
Hello Crystal, Following are two basic points regarding your question: 1. There is no risk of transmission closed-mouth kissing. 2. There is a remote risk from deep, open-mouth kissing if there
2012-01-01 HIV AIDS:
Dear Akhil, Although experiencing condom break with commercial sex worker (one of the Most-at-Risk Populations) poses risk of HIV transmission, since HIV can be transmitted through vaginal fluid.
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