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Appropriate Health Messaging for Urban and Rural Populations

Institution

BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University

Country

Bangladesh

Localities

Urban and rural settlements

Type of Study

Rapid Survey

Methodology

The survey randomly selected samples from several surveys (RMG survey, Bhansentek survey and NNS survey) conducted by the BRAC JPGSPH. These surveys covered a wide range of population groups like: RMG workers, residents from informal settlements, rural poor, adolescents, adult men and women. Considering the current situation, the rapid survey was conducted over the phone and each survey took 45 minutes to complete on average. Informed verbal consent was taken from each respondent prior to the interview.

Key Focus of Study

The survey focused on socio-cultural understandings of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst the urban and rural populations of Bangladesh. The survey was focused on understanding the possible effects of the pandemic on several aspects of a household or family such as consumption, income, health beliefs, practices, prevention and coping strategies, psychological well-being, and gender.

Key Stakeholders

Urban and rural population groups including RMG workers, residents from informal settlements, rural poor, adolescents, adult men and women.

Sample size

1309 respondents, RMG workers, residents from informal settlements, rural poor, adolescents, adult men and women.

Timeframe

The survey was initiated on April 6, 2020 for two weeks duration.

Funding Institution(s)

BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University

Date data expected

Findings related to socio-cultural understandings of health are available.

Status

Completed

More information

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More information contact

sabina@bracu.ac.bd