Universal Journal of Public Health Vol. 11(5), pp. 751 - 760
DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110525
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Perilous Resurgence of Dengue Fever in Bangladesh: Gender Based Perspectives on Risk Perception and Adaptation Strategies

Md. Tanvir Ahmed ¹, Md. Al Amin ^2,*
1 Department of Economics, University of Barishal, Bangladesh
² Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Athens, United States

ABSTRACT

Despite achieving tremendous success in controlling infectious diseases in recent years, Bangladesh has experienced an unprecedented resurgence of dengue fever, necessitating the country to reassess the potential risks and reshape the relevant abatement interventions. This paper examines whether there is any difference in how men and women perceive the risks associated with dengue fever and whether they respond to it differently. The efficacy of mitigation strategies largely depends on the level of compliance, which further requires proper recognition of risks and conformity with related adaptation prescriptions. Gender is deemed a critical factor in understanding the severity of a public health problem and in pursuing appropriate preventive measures. Using cross-sectional survey data collected randomly from urban areas of the Barishal division in Bangladesh, this study employed socio-demographic analysis and logistic regressions to evaluate the gendered perspectives of dengue fever risk and coping measures. The findings from the analysis show that the overall risk perception is very low among respondents. In addition, females consider the threat of dengue fever more seriously than their male counterparts do. Furthermore, a similar trend was observed when adaptation strategies were analyzed; female participants also appeared to be more proactive and careful in taking precautionary measures and following preventive guidelines. As a result, the outcome of this study underscores that gendered insights are crucial for realizing the intensity of a public health threat and thus should be included in designing reduction policies to prevent further diffusion of this dangerous malady.

KEYWORDS
Dengue Fever, Bangladesh, Gender, Risk Perception, Adaptation Mechanisms, Logistic Regressions

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Md. Tanvir Ahmed , Md. Al Amin , "Perilous Resurgence of Dengue Fever in Bangladesh: Gender Based Perspectives on Risk Perception and Adaptation Strategies," Universal Journal of Public Health, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 751 - 760, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110525.

(b). APA Format:
Md. Tanvir Ahmed , Md. Al Amin (2023). Perilous Resurgence of Dengue Fever in Bangladesh: Gender Based Perspectives on Risk Perception and Adaptation Strategies. Universal Journal of Public Health, 11(5), 751 - 760. DOI: 10.13189/ujph.2023.110525.