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Misconceptions about COVID-19 among older Rohingya (forcefully displaced Myanmar nationals) adults in Bangladesh: findings from a cross-sectional study.

Sabuj Kanti MistryA R M Mehrab AliUday Narayan YadavSaruna GhimireMd Belal HossainManika SahaSompa RezaProgati BakshiAbu Toha M R H BhuiyanMark Fort Harris
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Overall, we found that misconceptions were prevalent among the older FDMNs in Bangladesh. The associations have important implications for programmes to prevent and manage COVID-19 in these settings. Health workers need to be adequately trained to provide clear communication and counter misconceptions.
Keyphrases
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • middle aged
  • community dwelling
  • body composition
  • social media
  • human health
  • climate change