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Rahman, Md. Asadur and Islam, Md. Monirul and Barman, Aparna and Khatun, Salma and Binta Monir, Kazi Rumaiya and Islam, Md. Rakibul and Khan, Makidul Islam (2023) COVID-19 induced impacts on women workers of fish and shellfish processing plants in Bangladesh. Asian Fisheries Science Journal (Malaysia), 36. pp. 7-23. ISSN 2073-3720
Abstract
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) adversely impacted the fisheries sector of Bangladesh, particularly affecting the outcomes for women workers of the fish and shellfish processing plants (FSPPs). This study aimed to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on the women workers of the FSPPs by collecting data through 151 questionnaire surveys and two focus group discussions (FGDs) from September to December 2021. During COVID-19, 32.1 % of respondents’ food consumption decreased slightly, and 16.6 % reduced drastically. Children of 18.2 % of the respondents had no access, and 16.9 % had insufficient access to online class facilities. Increased livelihood costs and decreased household income posed adverse economic impacts on women. Formal paid hours and overtime job opportunities were reduced because foreign buyers cancelled orders during the pandemic. Gender-based violence and social insecurity increased. Respondents (13.2 %) reported increased mistreatment by their husbands during the pandemic. Women workers’mental health deteriorated as their anxiety and insecurity about life increased during the pandemic. This study recommends overcoming the adverse effect of COVID-19 or COVID-like pandemics in the future. To ensure proper food consumption and reduce adverse economic impacts, the government should offer a special relief package, financial incentives and flexible low-interest loans. Related authorities should ensure that every child has the opportunity and access to participate in online classes during COVID-19 or COVID, like pandemics in the future.
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Abstract
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) adversely impacted the fisheries sector of Bangladesh, particularly affecting the outcomes for women workers of the fish and shellfish processing plants (FSPPs). This study aimed to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on the women workers of the FSPPs by collecting data through 151 questionnaire surveys and two focus group discussions (FGDs) from September to December 2021. During COVID-19, 32.1 % of respondents’ food consumption decreased slightly, and 16.6 % reduced drastically. Children of 18.2 % of the respondents had no access, and 16.9 % had insufficient access to online class facilities. Increased livelihood costs and decreased household income posed adverse economic impacts on women. Formal paid hours and overtime job opportunities were reduced because foreign buyers cancelled orders during the pandemic. Gender-based violence and social insecurity increased. Respondents (13.2 %) reported increased mistreatment by their husbands during the pandemic. Women workers’mental health deteriorated as their anxiety and insecurity about life increased during the pandemic. This study recommends overcoming the adverse effect of COVID-19 or COVID-like pandemics in the future. To ensure proper food consumption and reduce adverse economic impacts, the government should offer a special relief package, financial incentives and flexible low-interest loans. Related authorities should ensure that every child has the opportunity and access to participate in online classes during COVID-19 or COVID, like pandemics in the future.
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| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| AGROVOC Term: | pandemics |
| AGROVOC Term: | women's participation |
| AGROVOC Term: | fish processing |
| AGROVOC Term: | shellfish |
| AGROVOC Term: | data collection |
| AGROVOC Term: | questionnaires |
| AGROVOC Term: | data analysis |
| AGROVOC Term: | labour |
| AGROVOC Term: | economic impact |
| Geographical Term: | Bangladesh |
| Depositing User: | Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2025 02:56 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Mar 2025 02:56 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/489 |
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