Positive impacts of COVID-19 Lock down in Bangladesh: An online investigation.

Autor:	Emran MGI; Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Ahmed KT; Department of Statistics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Khan AS; Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Rahman L; Department of Statistics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Momin MH; Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Das AK; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, North South University, Bashundhara, Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh., Akter S; Department of Environmental Sciences, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh., Saha M; Former National Nutrition Specialist, Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Project, Dhaka, Bangladesh., Banerjee S; Department of Microbiology, Jagannath University, Dhaka-1100, Bangladesh., Ahmed T; Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka-1344, Bangladesh., Islam AFMM; Department of Pharmacy, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Savar, Dhaka-1344, Bangladesh.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Heliyon [Heliyon] 2023 Sep 30; Vol. 9 (10), pp. e20487. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Sep 30 (Print Publication: 2023).
DOI:	10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20487
Abstrakt:	Background: This research focuses on the positive impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown on society and the environment, despite acknowledging the widespread negative effects of the pandemic and lockdown measures. The research was aimed at pinpointing and evaluating the beneficial results stemming from these measures. Method: Data for the study was collected through an online survey distributed via Google forms to adults over the age of 18 across the country. A total of 1230 participants completed the survey, mostly from rural areas (61.7%), providing valuable insights for analysis. The questionnaire encompassed personal, family, and cohesive social data, along with information on the environment and biodiversity. The study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to analyze the data and examine correlations between variables. Results: The findings indicated that the COVID-19 lockdown had positive implications for individuals and society, leading to increased health consciousness, improved family relationships, and constructive social attitudes. Moreover, restrictions on access to natural tourist destinations and parks during the lockdown contributed to positive changes in biodiversity. These results highlight the importance of adopting appropriate measures during pandemics to foster personal and social well-being, as well as the preservation of natural environments and biodiversity. Conclusion: This study emphasizes the need for further research to promote sustainable living in similar situations. By understanding the data appropriately, individuals can play a constructive role in future pandemics, leading to positive outcomes for both society and the environment. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper. (© 2023 The Authors.)
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