An analysis of suicide during the Covid 19 Pandemic in the Jhenaidah district

Abstract

Abstract: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Covid 19 epidemic had reached pandemic proportions. To lessen the likelihood that the virus would spread throughout their countries, most nations, including Bangladesh, resorted to preventative measures that did not involve medical treatment. These measures include social isolation, self-isolation, quarantine, lockdowns, etc. It was assumed that the spread of the Covid 19 epidemic was responsible for the rise in the rate of suicide in Bangladesh, which has been found to be the primary cause of unexpected deaths in Bangladesh. The southwestern district of Jhenaidah in the Khulna division of Bangladesh is the 19th most populous and alongside, a leading region in terms of a high number of suicides committed in the country. Within the context of the pandemic-stricken world, discussions have revolved around Emile Durkheim’s concept of anomie and how suicide should be understood as a social rather than an individualistic act. This study found inconsistencies with previous research on a number of factors related to suicide, including the age and education level of the victims, the time of year, and the motivations for their actions. On the other hand, the gender, marital status, employment status, and income level of the victims showed a pattern that was comparable to what it was before the pandemic. The pattern of suicide in the Jhenaidah district is relatively comparable to the findings of the pre-Covid 19 study, and the pandemic has minimal impact on the decision of the people living in this area to commit suicide.