Physical and Mental Disabilities of the Coastal area’s people: A survey-based study in Bangladesh

Authors

  • Mohammed Samiullah Lead, project management Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (c3er), Brac university
  • Ahnaf Tahmid Bhuiyan Researcher, Research Aid
  • Nahin Anzoom Sayed Lecturer, Department of Public Administration, Bangladesh University of Professionals
  • Sanjida Sultana Khulna University
  • Sheikh Hasibur Rahman Assistant registrar, MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital
  • Al Maksud Foysal Research Assistant, Pathfinder Research & Consultancy Center
  • Mehebuba Naorin Lima Senior Researcher, Research Aid
  • Roufa Khanum Assistant Director, Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Research (c3er), Brac University.

Keywords:

Mental and Physical Disabilities, Coastal Areas, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Environmental Hazards, Vulnerability, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), Smart Pls4, Resilience, Climate Change Adaptation.

Abstract

This study investigates the intersection of environmental hazards and the well-being of individuals with mental and physical disabilities (M&PD) in Cox's Bazar, a vulnerable coastal area of Bangladesh. Utilising a sample of 150 respondents, data were collected through structured questionnaires administered via face-to-face interviews. Structural equation modelling (SEM) and partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) techniques were employed to analyse the complex relationships between environmental factors, socio-economic variables, and disability outcomes. The qualitative data analysis shows the Insights on Disability and Climate Resilience to enhance the knowledge more elaborately.Results indicate significant correlations between environmental degradation, socio-economic marginalization, and increased vulnerability among individuals with disabilities in coastal Bangladesh. Recommendations for policy and practice are discussed based on the findings, aiming to enhance the resilience and inclusivity of coastal communities in the face of climate change impacts. (Hasnat, Kabir, & Hossain, 2018; Murshed et al., 2023).

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Published

2024-09-21

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Mohammed Samiullah, Ahnaf Tahmid Bhuiyan, Nahin Anzoom Sayed, Sanjida Sultana, Sheikh Hasibur Rahman, Al Maksud Foysal, … Roufa Khanum. (2024). Physical and Mental Disabilities of the Coastal area’s people: A survey-based study in Bangladesh. Journal of Computational Analysis and Applications (JoCAAA), 33(07), 871–885. Retrieved from https://eudoxuspress.com/index.php/pub/article/view/1151

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Vol. 33 No. 07 (2024): JOCAAA

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