COVID-19 Outbreak: Perception, preparedness and Awareness

COVID-19 Perception, Preparedness, and Awareness in Bangladesh

Conducted by Tarak Aziz, Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS)
IDMVS operates within the vision of Dhaka University, which is to “To be a leading institution for academic excellence and innovations on disaster management in Asia”. The mission of IDMVS is “To build capacity through training and research for disaster management responsive to national and global needs”.

The professional goal of the Institute is to contribute to the evolution of development and adaptation strategies, which are compatible with a healthy environment, its conservation as well as sustainable use of natural resources nationally and globally. IDMVS is committed to ensuring that as Bangladesh develops, there are adequate human resources to address the environmental challenges associated with the development and as a result, IDMVS has developed a variety of programs geared to that effect.

Benefits and Risk: The result of the survey will help us to understand the present awareness condition as well as individual preparedness for COVID-19. There are no direct benefits to the participants from taking this survey.

Data Privacy and Confidentiality: On the last page of the survey, you will be asked to provide your age, gender, email, and phone number. This information will be available only for our research team to check the data accuracy and relevancy. The data in summary tables might use in reports and publications and shared with the participating organizations and individuals upon request. All data will be kept confidential and in a secure database.

Query: If you have any information to know, please e-mail at tarak.aziz@dursbd.com or call (+880) 1515244351 to Tarak Aziz. Organizational website: https://www.idmvs.edu.bd/

Jargon:

Incubation period- In medicine, the time from the moment of exposure to an infectious agent until signs and symptoms of the disease appear.

Research Team:

Tarak Aziz

Institute of Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies (IDMVS)

Secretary of International Affairs, Dhaka University Research Society
Interview Questionnaire
1. Do you ever hear about social distance,Quarantine, and Isolation? *

Yes No (skip Question 2 to 9)
2. If yes (Q-1), In what context have you heard about Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation?

COVID-19 outbreak Endemic or pandemic (except COVID-19)
3. Through the term social distancing, minimum how much distance person to person is meant?

1 to 2 feet 2 to 3 feet More than 3 feet
4. Have you ever been to implement Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation??

Yes No (skip Question 5 & 6)
5. If yes (Q-4), what triggered the policies and protocols of Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation to be implemented? (multi-reply accepted)

Organizational Preparedness guideline Discretionary action/s National emergency Government administrative order Not Applicable
6. If yes (Q-4), when have you faced social distancing, quarantine, and/or isolation? (Multi-reply accepted)

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 or, An earlier outbreak of disease/s (please specify what and when at other box) Not Applicable
7. Does your organization (office, Business or Educational Institute) have a policy regarding social distancing, quarantine, and/or isolation?

Yes (please answer the question number 8) No I don't know Not Applicable
8. If yes, what are the main protocols e.g. Social Distance (ex; limit crowed, Close businesses and factories; limit official traveling etc.), Quarantine (ex; suggest for self quarantine, facilities for quarantine operations etc.), Isolation (ex; screening and testing facilities, resources for care and treatment etc.) of that policy?
9. Would you be willing to share the policy with us?

Yes No
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10. Do you know the incubation period of Coronavirus?

0-14 2-14 14-24 Not applicable
11. Have you taken any preventive measures (hand washing, using gloves, masks, sanitizers) during the quarantine period regarding Coronavirus?

Yes No
12. Are you disinfecting your house after Coronavirus outbreak?

Yes No (skip Question 13 & 14)
13. If yes (Q -12), then will you please mention the kind/s of disinfectant you are using?
14. If yes (Q -12), then will you please mention the frequency of using the disinfectant in a day?
15. Is there any additional inclusion of supplements (vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, Zinc, etc. tablets) in your regular diet?

Yes No (skip Question 16)
16. If yes (Q-15), then will you please mention the kind and frequency of intake (once, twice or more per 3-5 days)?

Once Twice More the twice
17. Do you have to go outside yet after declaration of social distance and isolation by government of Bangladesh?

Yes No (skip Question 18 and 19)
18. If yes (Q-17), Why do you need to go outside?

For Work (office) For Business To buy essential household needs For prayer
19. If yes (Q-17), then how frequently you need to go outside in a day?

Once Twice Thrice More than thrice
20. Do you think people need training in response to endemic and pandemic as well as social distancing, quarantine, and/or isolation?

Yes No I don't know
21. Do you have any training on endemic and pandemic hazards (e.g. COVID-19) for preparedness and mitigation?

Yes No
22. Do you keep up with the updates of covid-19 status worldwide?

Yes No
23. Do you think government of Bangladesh is well-prepared for Endemic and Pandemic hazards (e.g. COVID-19. flue or other diseases)?

Yes No

24. Rate the government Activities and facilities for COVID-19 outbreak

Not Satisfied

Somewhat Satisfied

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Health care for Patient

Facilities for doctors and other health care personals

Information Sharing

Emergency planning

25. Recommendation for enhancing organisational and institutional preparedness for Endemic and Pandemic disasters
Personal Information:
Age
Sex
Religion

Buddha Christian Hindu Muslim
Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number
E-mail
Name of the Organisation/Institute
Type of the organisation

Public organisation (e.g. Public works) Private organisation (e.g. NGOs, INGOs, etc.) Autonomous (e.g. University, law enforcement, etc.)
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COVID-19 Perception, Preparedness, and Awareness in Bangladesh

Interview Questionnaire