Prevalence of COVID-19 Status among the People of Different Strata

Authors

  • Zobaid Mohammad Rahat Chowdhury Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Mahmuda Ahmed Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Mohammad Saifur Rahman Professor& Head of the Department, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Iren Billah Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Taslima Ahmed Dola Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Afsana Sharmi Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, East-west Medical College, Dhaka
  • Md Modassher Haque Deputy Director, Aichi Hospital Ltd., Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/ewmcj.v12i1.77184

Keywords:

COVID 19, Prevalence

Abstract

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an irresistible illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most individuals who drop wiped out with COVID-19 will involvement gentle to direct side effects and recoup without uncommon treatment. Some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. However, it is preventable through obeying some measures of personal hygiene. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to determine COVID-19 status among people of different strata in Uttara and Savar. A total of 1200 conveniently selected respondents were interviewed face-to-face using a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Mean age was 38.59 years with standard deviation ±14.117 years. Majority (63.33%) were male. Among them 20.7% were housewives, 11.5% were students, 15.3% were businessmen and 9.3% were service holders. Most (98.6%) of the respondents mentioned to know about pandemic situation of COVID-19. Among the respondents 207 (17.3%) suffered from COVID-19. Among those who suffered from COVID-19 (207), 157 performed test for COVID-19 and was positive. The other 50 did not perform test and only assumed to be suffering from COVID-19 as they had symptoms. On the other hand, 993 respondents mentioned of not suffering from COVID-19. Among them, 803 had no symptom and 190 underwent COVID-19 test and were negative. Proportion of suffering from COVID-19 was found high among the doctors (64.1%), service holders (22.5%), students (21.7%) and teachers (21.1%). Conclusion: Measures to be undertaken to create awareness among the people to abide by the health rules so that we can reduce the incidence of COVID 19.

EWMCJ Vol. 12, No. 1&2, January-July 2024: 80-87

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2024-10-28

How to Cite

Rahat Chowdhury, Z. M., Ahmed, M., Rahman, M. S., Billah, I., Dola, T. A., Sharmi, A., & Haque, M. M. (2024). Prevalence of COVID-19 Status among the People of Different Strata. East West Medical College Journal, 12(1), 80–87. https://doi.org/10.3329/ewmcj.v12i1.77184

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