Bangladesh, too, has witnessed the gravity of the problem with an increased number of deaths and Covid-19 infected individuals every day. Performing daily prayers was also seen to be common among the family members of Covid-19 infected individuals and FLHWs. Family was the most commonly found coping resource for FLHWs and for the Covid-19 infected individuals. Majority of the FLHWs and Covid-19 infected individuals reported the need of having job security as a means of better coping. Both the FLHWs and Covid-19 infected individuals reported that increased public awareness was the most significant positive impact left by this pandemic.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 29, 2020 13:52 UTC