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Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study in Khulna, Bangladesh

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Nehela Nazmul1, *, Fatema Tuz Zohora2, Khadiza Tahera3, A. M. Asif Imtiaz Udoy1, Md. Rejaul Hasan Reven1, Tahera Islam Noshin1, Antu Biswas1
1Development Studies Discipline, Social Science School, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh
2Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Barishal, Barishal, Bangladesh
3Department of Political Science and Sociology, School of Social Science, North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
*Corresponding author. Email: nehelanazmul@gmail.com
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Nehela Nazmul
Available Online 30 May 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-581-2_19How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Health Seeking Behavior; Health Seeking Behavior Scale; Health Care Access; Individuals; Public Health
Abstract

Health-Seeking Behavior (HSB) is a vital factor influencing an individual’s health outcomes and overall well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of HSB attitudes among adults in Khulna, Bangladesh, and to identify associated factors, emphasizing the increasing public health challenge these conditions represent for the adult population both locally and worldwide. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was carried out in Ward No. 24 of KCC and Batiaghata Upazila in Khulna, involving 350 individuals aged over 18 years, selected via convenience sampling. Health-seeking behavior (HSB) served as the dependent variable, evaluated through the Health Seeking Behavior Scale (HSB-12, with a criterion score above 18). One-way ANOVA and chi-square tests were utilized to examine differences in means across subgroups, whereas binary logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with elevated HSB. The study identified a prevalence of 42.0% for health-seeking behavior (HSB). HSB was significantly correlated with variables such as gender, age, educational attainment, economic dependence, income level, number of children, engagement in physical activity, surgical history, prevalence of any mental health condition, and vaccination status, thereby emphasizing the key factors influencing adults’ physical and mental well-being in the Khulna region. The study emphasizes the critical factors associated with health-seeking behaviors among adults, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions by healthcare professionals and caregivers to enhance well-being and deliver vital support during this vulnerable stage of life.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Challenges and Trends in Arts and Social Sciences (ICCTASS 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
30 May 2026
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978-2-38476-581-2
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-581-2_19How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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