COVID-19 and Mental Health Challenges in Bangladesh

Hossain, KM Amran; Roy, Susmita; Ullah, Mohammad Mosayed; Kabir, Russell; Arafat, SM Yasir

doi:10.5530/amdhs.2020.2.8

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“…COVID-19-related stress and other impairments may be the result. (See Hossain et al (2020) and Odriozola-González et al (2020) for some very early opinions and results. )…”

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Risk of burnout in French entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis

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The COVID-19 crisis presents manifest threats for entrepreneurs since their business survival is often directly at stake given the alarming economic downturn. This existential threat, together with their crucial role in the economy, is the reason for the plethora of public financial support schemes being implemented throughout the entire world. However, support schemes for mental health are lacking. We aim to investigate, first, whether burnout levels have increased during the crisis and, second, whether burnout levels during the COVID-19 crisis depend on the threat of becoming ill, having to stay at home due to the lockdown, and/or having to file for bankruptcy due to the economic downturn. We do so using seven data sets of French entrepreneurs with a temporal comparison of averages and two data sets of French entrepreneurs with a cross-sectional analysis of individuals. Our findings show that indeed, the risks of burnout have increased during the pandemic and that the threat of bankruptcy is the dominant threat. As an increasing number of studies in the entrepreneurship literature indicate that entrepreneurs’ mental health influences their activities, as well as the growth and sustainability of their ventures, our study is important and timely in its contribution, as it takes a close look at the perception of burnout in general and more specifically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plain English Summary The risk of burnout in French entrepreneurs has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which calls for not only financial support but also other forms of support. The COVID-19 pandemic presents many threats for entrepreneurs since their business survival is often directly at stake. These threats are not just financial but also related to health, such as the threat of burnout. The findings of our study show that for French entrepreneurs, the threat of burnout increased after the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. This finding raises the question whether this outcome is due to the threat to health, the effects of the lockdown, or the threat of bankruptcy. It appears that all three factors play important roles, although the financial threat is the dominant threat. These findings call for the extension of entrepreneurial support systems beyond the financial area by also involving an “entrepreneurship care” aspect, which includes telephone support, webinars, and mental help facilities.

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“…COVID-19-related stress and other impairments may be the result. (See Hossain et al (2020) and Odriozola-González et al (2020) for some very early opinions and results. )…”

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Risk of burnout in French entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis

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“…This situation created a confounding impact on their mental health status. 54 In Bangladesh, we observed several reported suicide cases during the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of getting infected, economic loss, social security, job security and emotional breakdown among marginalised wage earners. 55 56 An Indian case study suggested that COVID-19 may significantly impact the mental health status and influence suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among the affected people; other comorbid diseases may aggravate the situation.…”

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among general Bangladeshi population: a cross-sectional study

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ObjectivesMental health problems significantly increased worldwide during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. At the early stage of the outbreak, the government of Bangladesh imposed lockdown and quarantine approaches to prevent the spread of the virus, which impacted people’s daily life and health. The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected people’s economic status, healthcare facilities and other lifestyle factors in Bangladesh. We aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among the Bangladeshi population.MethodsWe conducted an online cross-sectional survey among 672 Bangladeshi people aged between 15 and 65 years all over the country from 15 April to 10 May 2020. After obtaining electronic consent, we conducted a survey assessing people’s sociodemographic profiles and psychometric measures. We used The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale-8, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index to assess loneliness, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance, respectively.ResultsThe prevalence of loneliness, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance was estimated at 71% (mild: 32%, moderate: 29%, severe: 10%), 38% (mild: 24%, moderate: 11%, severe: 3%), 64% (mild: 30%, moderate: 17%, severe: 17%) and 73% (mild: 50%, moderate: 18%, severe: 5%), respectively. In Bangladesh, the key factors associated with poor mental health during COVID-19 were female sex, unemployment, being a student, obesity and living without a family. The present study also identified statistically significant interrelationships among the measured mental health issues.ConclusionsA large portion of respondents reported mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. The present study suggests longitudinal assessments of mental health among Bangladeshi people to determine the gravity of this issue during and after the pandemic. Appropriate supportive programmes and interventional approaches would address mental health problems in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…However, the results of our study show, overall, the APC style had higher overall scores among all participants. [10] AVC style was significantly higher in males compared to females, in our study, and has been shown to be directly linked to fear, [9] stress, [19] physical illness, insomnia, [20] misleading information or spreading of unreliable information, [21][22][23] that was not examined in this study. Differences, by gender, in coping styles may need further exploration to further evaluate all related variables.…”

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“…Widespread challenges, including mental health for frontline healthcare workers and the general population in Bangladesh during the Lockdown periods, continue to create further complications on an already overburdened health care system. [10] Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bangladesh had already reported a severe burden on its healthcare sector, including issues related to inefficiency, scarcity of human resources, and corruption. [11] The COVID-19 pandemic added an additional burden to an already .…”

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Coping with COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Study in Bangladesh

Hossain

Saunders

Sakel

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This study aims to investigate coping strategies used by Bangladeshi citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: Prospective, cross-sectional survey of adults (N=2001) living in Bangladesh. Methods: Participants were interviewed for socio-demographic data and completed the Bengali translated Brief-COPE Inventory. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS (Version 20). Results: Participants (N=2001), aged 18 to 86 years, were recruited from eight administrative divisions within Bangladesh (mean age 31.85, SD 14.2 years). Male to female participant ratio was 53.4% (n=1074) to 46.6% (n=927). Higher scores were reported for approach coping styles (29.83, SD 8.9), with lower scores reported for avoidant coping styles (20.83, SD 6.05). Humor coping scores were reported at 2.68, SD 1.3, and religion coping scores at 5.64, SD 1.8. Both men and women showed similar coping styles. Multivariate analysis found a significant relationship between the male gender and both humor and avoidant coping (p <.01). Male gender was found to be inversely related to both religion and approach coping (p<.01). Marital status and education were significantly related to all coping style domains (p<.01). The occupation was significantly related to approach coping (p <.01). Rural and urban locations differed significantly in participant coping styles (p <.01). Factor analysis revealed two cluster groups (Factor 1 and 2) comprised of unique combinations from all coping style domains. Conclusion: Participants in this study coped with the COVID-19 pandemic by utilizing a combination of coping strategies. Factor 1 revealed both avoidant and approach coping strategies and Factor 2 revealed a combination of humor and avoidant coping strategies. Overall, higher utilization of approach coping strategies was reported, which has previously been associated with better physical and mental health outcomes. Religion was found to be a coping strategy for all participants. Future research may focus on understanding resilience in vulnerable populations, including people with disabilities or with migrant or refugee status in Bangladesh.

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COVID-19 and Mental Health Challenges in Bangladesh

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Risk of burnout in French entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis

Risk of burnout in French entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among general Bangladeshi population: a cross-sectional study

Coping with COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Study in Bangladesh

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