Title : Perceptions about Telemedicine among Populations with Chronic Diseases amid COVID-19: Data from a Cross-Sectional Survey


Authors : Miah Md. Akiful Haque, Yasmin Jahan, Zara Khair, Michiko Moriyama, Md. Moshiur Rahman, Mohammad Habibur Rahman Sarker, Shamsun Nahar Shaima, Sajeda Chowdhury, Kazi Farhana Matin, Ishrat Jahan Karim, Mostafa Taufiq Ahmed, Syed Zakir Hossain, Md. Adnan Hasan Masud, Mohammad Golam Nabi, Asma Binte Aziz, Mohiuddin Sharif, Md. Forhadul Islam Chowdhury, Kaniz Laila Shams, Nusrat Benta Nizam, Taiyaba Tabassum Ananta, Md. Robed Amin, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader


Journal Article Title: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) Volume Number: 19 Publication Year : 2022 Issue Number: 7
Index: scopus Ranking: Q3 Publisher Name: MDPI
Pages : 10
ISSN (Online): 1660-4601
Funding Information:
Funding Source : None
Other Information:
Direct Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG3 Good Health & Well-being
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals :
SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG10 Reduced Inequality
Sustainable Development Sub Goals :
Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being
Achieve universal health coverage
Support domestic technology development & innovation
Impact statement: This study reveals a generally positive attitude toward telemedicine among chronic disease patients in Bangladesh, with 78.7% willing to receive telemedical care. It identifies that urban residents, younger individuals, and those with lower income or education levels are significantly more likely to favor telemedicine for managing their conditions. These findings provide critical data for policymakers to develop user-friendly, culturally adapted digital health strategies that can ensure the continuity of care for vulnerable populations during and after public health crises. Collaboration: Other Keywords: perception, telemedicine, chronic disease, COVID-19, Bangladesh