Understanding Predictors of Telemedicine Attitudes in Young Adults in Bangladesh: The Role of Knowledge, Perception, and Demographics

Abstract

Bangladesh faces persistent access gaps in both rural and rapidly growing urban settings, where high population density strains facilities and workforce capacity. Telemedicine has been promoted nationally as part of the country’s digital health agenda to improve timely, affordable care. Understanding what drives young adults’ attitudes toward telemedicine is critical because this cohort both consumes and shapes the future supply of digital health services. Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare delivery, particularly in resource-constrained settings. This study investigates the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of young adults in Bangladesh toward telemedicine. A cross-sectional survey of 501 participants aged 18–35 was conducted to assess their understanding and willingness to adopt telemedicine along with key demographic predictors influencing these outcomes. Multiple regression analyses revealed that perception was the strongest predictor of positive attitudes, while knowledge, academic background, gender, and place of residence were not significant. These findings highlight telemedicine’s potential to enhance healthcare accessibility in both urban and rural Bangladesh, and emphasize the importance of perception-focused awareness strategies and gender-sensitive education to facilitate broader adoption.

Keywords: Telemedicine, Young Adults, Perception, Knowledge, Attitude, Digital Health.

DOI: 10.7176/IKM/15-2-08

Publication date: September 30^th 2025