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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning COVID-19 in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Patients With Chronic
Shaharior Rahman Razu1, Nishana Afrin Nishu1, Md Fajlay Rabbi2
1Sociology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh.
Insights
Patients with chronic illnesses in Bangladesh had moderate COVID-19 knowledge and positive attitudes but often neglected safety practices. Improving support and awareness is crucial for mitigating risks.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) presents significant risks to individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
- Understanding the specific challenges faced by vulnerable populations during pandemics is critical for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding COVID-19 among patients with chronic illnesses in Bangladesh.
- To identify factors influencing KAP related to COVID-19 in this demographic.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design utilizing telephone interviews.
- Data collected from 40 participants with common chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, respiratory/asthma, heart disease) in Khulna city, Bangladesh.
Main Results:
- Majority of participants demonstrated moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards COVID-19.
- A significant gap was observed in the consistent application of appropriate safety practices.
- KAP varied significantly based on demographic factors including age, marital status, education, social class, and residence (rural/urban).
Conclusions:
- Enhancing medical advice and support for chronic illness patients is essential.
- Public awareness campaigns via mass media are vital for promoting safety practices.
- Government subsidies and strict monitoring of protective measures, alongside increased self-consciousness, can effectively reduce disease transmission and risks for this vulnerable group.
Abstract:
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has posed a serious risk with pre-existing health conditions. This study was conducted to understand the knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning COVID-19 among patients with chronic illnesses in Bangladesh during the pandemic. The study was conducted in Khulna city of Bangladesh following a qualitative research design. We employed telephone interviews to collect data from 40 participants with four common pre-existing chronic illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, respiratory/asthma, and heart disease). Findings show that the majority of the participants had a moderate level of knowledge and an overall positive attitude regarding COVID-19 but appropriate safety practices were often ignored as the pandemic grows older. We also observed that the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding COVID-19 varied based on age, marital status, education, social class, and rural/urban residence. We concluded that improving medical advice/support, promotion of awareness through mass media, strict monitoring of protective measures and subsidies from the government, and self-consciousness could be effective strategies to mitigate the transmission of the disease and reduce risks for patients with chronic illness in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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