Tab. V.
Correlation between respondents’ characteristics and behavioral changes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (based on gender).
| Question and response | Female, n (%) | Male, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
aGone outside home for job purposes Yes No |
4 (7%) 55 (93%) |
48 (31%) 106 (69%) |
|
aGone to supermarkets, grocery stores, or pharmacies Yes No |
11 (19%) 48 (81%) |
73 (47%) 81 (53%) |
|
Gone to restaurants, cafes or shopping centers Yes No |
0 (0.0%) 59 (100%) |
6 (4%) 148 (96%) |
|
aSpent leisure times with outsiders Yes No |
6 (10%) 53 (90%) |
50 (33%) 104 (68%) |
|
Attend public events Yes No |
4 (7%) 55(93) |
21 (14%) 133 (86%) |
|
aUsed public transportation for travel mode use Yes No |
1 (2%) 58 (98%) |
15 (10%) 139 (90%) |
|
Avoid social distancing Yes No |
13 (22%) 46 (78%) |
39 (25%) 115 (75%) |
|
Wash hands with soaps after public gatherings Yes No |
53 (90%) 6 (10%) |
133 (86%) 21 (14%) |
|
Used face masks in outdoor gatherings A little of the time All of the time Most of the time None of the time Some of the time |
2 (3%) 36 (61%) 14 (24%) 4 (7%) 3 (5%) |
6 (4%) 90 (58%) 33 (21%) 9 (6%) 16 (11%) |
Data were collected from 154 male and 59 female adults aged 18 to 34 years throughout Bangladesh. N = number of participants. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Scores sharing a common superscript indicates significant differences between gender.