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Preventive Practices among Young Adults toward COVID-19 during the Pandemic in a Selected Town of Bangladesh

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  • Maksudul Shadat Akash

    (Public Health Student, Bangladesh University of Professionals; Program and Research Associate, VAALO Avant-Garde Limited, Bangladesh.)

  • Mohammad Shofikul Islam

    (Assistant Professor, Update Dental College Hospital)

  • Pradip Kumar Sen Gupta

    (Professor, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Bangladesh)

  • Shahanaz Chowdhury

    (Professor, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences, Bangladesh)

Abstract

This study assessed COVID-19 preventive practices among 200 young adults in Tangail town, Bangladesh, focusing on the influence of socio- demographic factors such as sex and education level. Data collected through a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire revealed that 79% visited crowded places, 89% wore masks, 94.5% disinfected hands with soap, and 92% obeyed government restrictions. Significant gender differences were observed, with females showing higher compliance in mask-wearing and hand hygiene practices. Education level was also linked to better adherence, with those having higher education showing greater adherence to preventive practices. These findings highlight the need for targeted public health strategies and improved communication to address gaps in preventive behaviors and enhance preparedness for future pandemics.

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  • Maksudul Shadat Akash & Mohammad Shofikul Islam & Pradip Kumar Sen Gupta & Shahanaz Chowdhury, 2024. "Preventive Practices among Young Adults toward COVID-19 during the Pandemic in a Selected Town of Bangladesh," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 6(6), pages 55-59, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:6:y:2024:i:6:id:42195
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2024.6.6.2195
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