NSU Research Contributions
Title : Quality of life among health care workers with and without prior COVID‑19 infection in Bangladesh
Authors : Mahfil Ara Rahman, Soumik Kha Sagar, Koustuv Dalal, Sabrina Yesmin Barsha, Tasnim Ara, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Shuvajit Saha, Tanjina Sarmin, Mosharop Hossian, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: BMC Health Services Research | Volume Number: 22 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 12 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, and equal pay |
| Impact statement: This comparative study of 444 healthcare workers in Bangladesh reveals a seemingly counterintuitive finding: those who recovered from COVID-19 reported significantly higher Quality of Life (QOL) across all domains (physical, psychological, social, and environmental) than their non-infected peers. The research suggests that survivors may experience a "sense of relief" from the imminent risk of infection and benefit from special incentives provided to frontline workers. However, the study also establishes that female HCWs, older workers (35+), and those with comorbidities remain highly vulnerable to impaired well-being. By uncovering these dynamics in a resource-limited setting, the study provides a vital evidence-based mandate for stakeholders to implement targeted mental health resources, family support, and adequate protective equipment to safeguard the nation's frontline professionals. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Health care workers (HCWs), Quality of life (QOL), COVID-19, Bangladesh |
