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)
Experience 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. Research experience with MSM, hijra (TG), indigenous groups, female sex workers for five years.
Organizations International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B) as Senior Research Officer
Publications (1) Khan, S. I., Hussain, M. I., Parveen, S., Bhuiyan, M. I., Gourab, G., & Bhuiya, A. (in press). 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) Advanced training on HIV-AIDS related data analysis, Center for Global Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
Q: what could have happened for a man to discharge blood instead of sperm. Is this a disease or a sign ... A: There's no other way except artificial insemination or IVF. I personally do not recommend having a ...
Q: I had 4 days ago an oral sex with a prostitute without protection and also I have fingered her for a ... A: Having oral sex is less risky, but please remember it doesn't mean it's not risky at all. CDC ...
Q: When I say are any of then spread through saliva,I mean are any of them airborne? For example,if you ... A: I am so sorry Corrina for not clarifying the skin-to-skin contact issue. It means if a person is HIV ...
Q: Are there any STDs or diseases that you can catch by sharing the same eye shadow or eye liner as a ... A: As these all are STIs, these all spread through unprotected sexual contacts through exchange of ...
Q: my girlfriend works in a clerical job in a hospital. she gave me a blowjob today. she had an ulcer ... A: CDC confirms that exposure to saliva uncontaminated with blood is considered to be a rare mode of ...
Q: my girlfriend works in a clerical job in a hospital. she gave me a blowjob today. she had an ulcer ... A: Open sores increases the risk of HIV and STI transmission. Duration of sex act is not a significant ...
Q: If you have vagina fluid that is infected with HPV on your fingers and then touch someones open ... A: HPV is passed on through genital contact, most often during vaginal and anal sex (CDC, 2008). And ...
Q: i got fingered via my but by a guy he had pre cum on his fingers am i at risk of hiv ANSWER: Hello ... A: I have carefully gone through every details you wrote and my opinion is there is nothing to worry ...
Q: When I say are any of then spread through saliva,I mean are any of them airborne? For example,if you ... A: No you can relax....there are no know example of an airborne STD. STDs move from one person to ...
Q: Are there any STDs or diseases that you can catch by sharing the same eye shadow or eye liner as a ... A: Hey Corrina, Thanks for the inquiry. NO...there is no chance of getting STD from sharing the ...
Q: Gourab, I sent a question earlier..its about being in a baby pool where after a while i saw a band ... A: No , thank you for the questions. and your answers are; 1. No, it do not have any risk of getting ...
Q: i had sex with a male escort i was the top, it was fully protected would there be any risk if HIV ... A: Well as you have mentioned it was fully protected then there is no risk of getting AIDS. It doesn't ...
Q: Well what if someone is visiting you and they have AIDS,clamydia,or gonnarhea,etc and they eat a ... A: I'm feeling honored to answer your questions and as you've chosen me to ask those questions. Yes, ...
Q: Well what if someone is visiting you and they have AIDS,clamydia,or gonnarhea,etc and they eat a ... A: Welcome back! Frankly speaking, all the STDs are likely to spread unless one have safety measures ...
Q: Well what if someone is visiting you and they have AIDS,clamydia,or gonnarhea,etc and they eat a ... A: In your mentioned case, there is no possibility of HIV, chlamydial or gonorrheal transmission. HIV ...
Q: Hey me and a buddy of mine were at the beach about three years and we met this girl who we both ... A: Well, oral sex/blow jobs/ jerking off do not have the risk of getting AIDS. I can assure, you are ...
Q: Gourab, How are you. I just need some help with this question. I know you had told me that HIV ... A: Welcome back Raina! Now it's a critical question. First, let me ensure you that you are completely ...
Q: i got fingered via my but by a guy he had pre cum on his fingers am i at risk of hiv A: About yourFingering is normally not a high risk activity for HIV. And it is not is not a likely ...
Q: what could have happened for a man to discharge blood instead of sperm. Is this a disease or a sign ... A: It is not a sign of HIV but more align with a problem with your prostate gland. The color of the ...
Q: 11 weeks ago I had an unprotected oral sex with a prostitute and I'm really worry about it. I had an ... A: Oral sex carries a very small risk of transmission and that risk is only to the person performing ...
Q: I had a "risky exposure" 36 days ago. I was tested both antigen p24 and antibodies (4º GENERATION ... A: The best answer I can give you is that the science changes and so does the interpretation. 10 years ...
Q: My question is: I was working with a co-worker yesterday on fixing a machine, he injured his finger ... A: Since you had no open cuts on your hands and your co-worker's HIV status is unknown, there is no ...
Q: I was working with a student the other day, and as I was hugging him, he bit my shoulder through my ... A: As per the statement of CDC, there is no known instances of HIV transmission through suggested ...
Q: Let me tell you what happened.I picked up a handkerchief in my backyard thinking it was mine, but it ... A: I just want to let you know that you don't need to worry at all. HIV survive for few seconds outside ...
Q: respected sir i had full protected sex with a prostitute 4 and half weeks ago.i kissed the girl and ... A: I can assure you that you do not have AIDS/HIV. It takes years for the HIV to be an active ...
Q: I am a male who visited a female sex worker last night and received oral sex with a condom. I ... A: Well, an open condom package necessarily do not mean an used condom. it is very unlikely, she used ...
Q: I am 24 years old boy,At 12th January 2009, A girl was performing oral sex to me(her mouth and my ... A: Well fisrt of all, The risk of HIV from receiving oral sex, for both a man and a woman, is ...
Q: .i was recently got engaged for marriage.recently i got a small spot on hip i went to doc to find ... A: Welcome. First thing is that herpes does not necessarily spreads through unprotected sexual contact ...
Q: I was out with my 3 yr old daughter in her buggy and ran into someone by accident. I apologised to ... A: I want to let you know that there is no possibility of HIV transmission in the case you mentioned. ...
Q: .i was recently got engaged for marriage.recently i got a small spot on hip i went to doc to find ... A: I'm not sure what you want to me to say. You didnt ask a specific question but I assume you want ...
Q: I am from the Delaware. I had been to a strip club and took a lap dance. This one dancer went ... A: You cannot get HIV from a handjob. Breast milk can transmit HIV but the risk is really to babies who ...
Q: I once dated a guy who said he was HIV negative. We had oral on two occasions, but he never ... A: As you've practiced safe sex, the chances of infection dramatically decreases. I am assuming that ...
Q: respected madam i am karan, i had protected sex with a prostitute 2 weeks back.i kissed her.i had ... A: You need to see a doctor for any symptoms you have or questions about meningitis etc. Kissing does ...
Q: I 1st gave blood about 5 years ago and then tried to give blood a year later. I was reject and was ... A: I dont know what the Red Cross was using for testing 5 years ago but I think it was the ELISA and ...
Q: "Dear Sir, Sorry to disturb u . I M really worried as yesterday i went to ladies bar ... A: Peace. HIV is transmitted between adults by exposure to the blood, semen, or vaginal secretions of ...
Q: In the last week of january this year i had i brief sexual encounter with a pros,and the condom ... A: Peace and all good things to you. As you are probably aware, the South Africa rate of infection ...
Q: I made a terrible mistake lastnight and had an encounter with 1 of my female friends against my ... A: Peace. Her performing oral sex on you and causing you to bleed would place her at greater risk for ...
Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME ABOUT THE ELISA TESTING METHOD AND THE AIDS WINDOW PERIOD. A: The ELISA test looks for antibodies to HIV, not the virus itself. There is a 1-3 month window period ...
Q: I am a 30 years old man and I would like to know if there is a risk to get infected with HIV if you ... A: Peace. The risk of HIV transmission from oral sex is present but lower than other risk behaviors. ...
Q: when i was 5-7 yrs ,me and my friend went to a doctors clinic and collected used needles(empty).he ... A: I've never heard of children playing with needles like that. The only thing I can tell you is that ...
