Internet Use impact on Physical Health during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A Web-based Cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Bangladesh ranked fifth largest internet user in Asia. Past studies on internet use have focused on its impact on mental health, with little known about its impact on the physical health of individuals during COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, this study examines the impact of Internet use frequency on physical health during the Covid-19 lockdown in Bangladesh. Methods A web-based cross-sectional study on 3242 individuals aged 18 and above was conducted from 2 nd August – 1 st October 1, 2020, during the lockdown in Bangladesh. The survey covers demographics, Internet use frequency and physical health questions. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to examine the impact of internet use frequency on physical health. Results The result indicated that 72.5%,…