COVID-19 induced cost upraises in the lifestyle of common people in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Background COVID-19 continues to pose a significant risk to human health and is a prominent global vampire. COVID-19 diseases have a similar burden in all parts of the world, but they present a significant challenge to public health in low- and middle-income nations like Bangladesh. The primary purposes of the study are to describe the extent to which COVID-19 has increased the cost of living for the average Bangladeshi and to identify the chronic diseases that have been linked to the lifestyle impacts of COVID-19. Methods Snowball sampling was used to conduct a cross-sectional, confidential, online community survey from August 27, 2020, to October 10, 2020. Results Overall, 220 (69%) were male, most (32.2%) were between the ages of 31 and 40, most (71%) lived in urban, 279 (87%) were Muslim, and 120 (38%) had private jobs. Most of the people who answered were in classes 13–16 (55%), were married (80%), had a family (4-5) (76%), and earn more than 40,000 Taka (46%) and also between 20,000 and 40,000 Taka (35%) per month. 200 of the people who replied did not have a chronic disease, and 62 had at least one. During the beginning of COVID-19, 311 of the 312 people who answered the survey used masks. This began with the first case of COVID-19 in Bangladesh. 95% of the time, they used sanitizer, and 36% of the time, they used soap. Overall, 22% made less money during this time, and 7% lost their jobs. Because of the possible effects, there was less economic activity and less money coming into the community. Conclusions Impacts on Bangladesh's economy and way of life from COVID-19 are summarized in this report. It's not just a financial crisis; the ripple effects are being felt across society.