The First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from Bangladesh

Farzana, Maisha; Ullah, Md. Asad; Araf, Yusha; Prottoy, Md. Nazmul Islam

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“…Interestingly, even people with higher levels of education sometimes did not follow the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the government. It shows that despite the knowledge, trust in the policymakers and willingness to follow government rules and regulations is also essential factor that impacts HSB [ 58 ]. This mistrust of the respondents regarding rules and regulations imposed by the state can be explained by the mixed opinions about the pandemic from various lines of expertise in the early stage of the pandemic, which made the respondents doubt every piece of information and decision by the experts ( Table 2 , respondent M).…”

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“…This statement is in line with other studies conducted in Bangladesh and other LMICs, like Serbia and Egypt [ 52 ]. Some migrated to another area to live and find jobs even during the strict lockdown [ 52 , 58 ]. Some had to go for relief products and thus stood in lines in public places for extended periods ( Table 2 , respondents J, and L).…”

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“…People’s obedience towards lockdown protocols can be seen as HSBs [ 66 ]. Adherence to these rules depends on people’s choices, behaviors, trust in government and policymakers, and their coordinated decision-making approach [ 58 ]. However, some factors affect the implementation of lockdown and are directly related to the socio-demographic aspect of the people, resulting in discouraging people from following health safety rules [ 66 ].…”

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“…Tabassum et al stated that Bangladesh had shown ineffective implementation of strategies and a lack of coordination among ministries at the early stages of the pandemic [ 58 ]. People who traveled within the country and came from abroad even after the lockdown was announced demonstrated the lack of coordination between the government authorities.…”

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The Effect of Socio-Demographic Factors in Health-Seeking Behaviors among Bangladeshi Residents during the First Wave of COVID-19

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Afroz

Haq³

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Background: Socio-demographic variability among nations and cultures highly influences health-seeking behavior (HSB) in managing endemic or pandemic diseases. The present study aimed to investigate the influence of socio-demographic factors on HSB among Bangladeshi residents during the first wave of COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was performed with Bangladeshi residents (60% male and 40% female; age range: 10–60 years or above) from May to July 2020. Information was collected from the participants who resided in slum areas or did not have internet access through face-to-face surveys, maintaining spatial distancing and proper preventive measures. A self-reported and structured questionnaire, including socio-demographic and HSB, was undertaken, and the data was analyzed using a convenience sampling method. Finally, among the 947 participants, 20 were selected using a stratified random sampling technique for in-depth-interview (IDI). The linear regression analysis was performed to determine the influence of socio-demographic factors on HSB. Results: Only about 4.2% of respondents did not wear masks, but nearly half of the participants (46.6%) did not use hand gloves. The mean score of HSB was 9.98 (SD = 2.01) out of 16, with a correct overall rate of 62.4%. As per regression analysis, higher HSBs were found among participants who reported older age (>50 years) (9.96 ± 2.45), educated unemployed students (10.1 ± 1.95), higher education (10.5 ± 1.76), and higher-income (10.4 ± 1.59); in contrast, participants living in slum areas (8.18 ± 2.34) and whose source of income was business (8.46 ± 2.04) exhibited lower HSBs. Females, compared to men, showed better HSB in every aspect, apart from online food ordering. Qualitative data showed that the younger generation is more aware because of their access to information and persuaded the older generations to follow health-seeking protocols. The results also showed that some lower-income slum-dwellers have access to information and healthcare through their employers. IDIs also found cultural, religious, and mental-health affect people’s adherence to health-seeking guidelines and regulations. Conclusions: The findings suggest that socio-demographic factors significantly influenced HSBs during COVID-19 in the Bangladeshi population. Authorities can use these observations to systematically manage future endemics or pandemics.

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“…COVID-19 was first detected in Bangladesh on March 8, 2020, in the capital city, Dhaka, and within a month, cases were reported in all divisions of the country. 12 From April to May 2020, the number of reported infections continued to climb, before reaching a peak in June. Thereafter, from July to November 2020, cases dropped.…”

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Examining Roles, Support, and Experiences of Community Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: A Mixed Methods Study

Roy¹,

Kennedy²,

Hossain³

et al. 2022

Glob Health Sci Pract

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During the first wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Bangladesh, across all health areas, community health workers (CHWs) described a slight decrease in the routine services they were able to provide due to restrictions in movement posed by lockdowns and other challenges.nThe government and various nongovernmental organizations provided supportive mechanisms to CHWs through training, supplies, and supportive supervision; however, these supports were not always uniformly distributed across cadres, leading to some discontent among CHWs. n CHWs were crucial actors in the government's COVID-19 response, as they took on new pandemic-related responsibilities in their communities to prevent the spread of the disease while continuing their routine work.

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Local Level Collaborative Governance for Pandemic Responses: Unpacking A Case in Bangladesh

Alam¹,

Hoque²

2022

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Responsive governance during the COVID-19 pandemic became a severe challenge for countries worldwide. With a relatively poor healthcare structure, Bangladesh performed moderately well in managing the first wave of the pandemic (March – December 2020). With substantive policy and decision-making support from the Centre, local governments collaborated with various relevant actors to enhance their pandemic- related services. In this background, this research used an integrative framework to study a case of local-level collaborative governance – the Saturia Model. Based on the authors' experience, reflections and review, this analysis explores various socio-economic and environmental factors behind the effectiveness of this collaboration in containment policies and providing support services to vulnerable groups. Findings indicate that coordination between state and non-state actors, resource mobilization, access and communication, community engagement and the adaptative capacity of the government are vital for making such collaborations work in a crisis. The lessons are valuable for prospective understanding and policy interventions.

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The First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences from Bangladesh

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The Effect of Socio-Demographic Factors in Health-Seeking Behaviors among Bangladeshi Residents during the First Wave of COVID-19

The Effect of Socio-Demographic Factors in Health-Seeking Behaviors among Bangladeshi Residents during the First Wave of COVID-19

Examining Roles, Support, and Experiences of Community Health Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: A Mixed Methods Study

Local Level Collaborative Governance for Pandemic Responses: Unpacking A Case in Bangladesh

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