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Coping with COVID-19 Pandemic: A Population-Based Study in Bangladesh
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ABSTRACT
This study aims to investigate coping strategies used by Bangladeshi citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. DesignProspective, cross-sectional survey of adults (N=2001) living in Bangladesh. MethodsParticipants were interviewed for socio-demographic data and completed the Bengali translated Brief-COPE Inventory. Statistical data analysis was conducted using SPSS (Version 20). ResultsParticipants (N=2001), aged 18 to 86 years, were recruited from eight administrative divisions within Bangladesh (mean age 31.85{+/-}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{+/-}8.9), with lower scores reported for avoidant coping styles (20.83 {+/-} 6.05). Humor coping scores were reported at 2.68{+/-}1.3 and religion coping scores at 5.64{+/-}1.8. Both men and women showed similar coping styles. Multivariate analysis found a significant relationship between 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). 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. ConclusionParticipants 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, a 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 disability or with migrant or refugee status in Bangladesh.
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2021
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