Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh
The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected the physical and mental health of people at all levels worldwide. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and contributing factors for mental health problems among female university students in the urban area of Bangladesh. We conducted this...
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| author | Zabun Nahar Md. Sohan Kaniz Farzana Supti Md. Jamal Hossain Mohammad Shahriar Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan Md. Rabiul Islam |
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| description | The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected the physical and mental health of people at all levels worldwide. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and contributing factors for mental health problems among female university students in the urban area of Bangladesh. We conducted this online cross-sectional study among 451 female university students. Here we assessed the symptomatic prevalence of common mental health problems among the participants. The prevalence rate of loneliness, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among female university students in Bangladesh was 55.88%, 69.18%, and 45.23%, respectively. Also, we noticed that mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of loneliness, generalized anxiety, and depression were 36.90%, 40.48%, and 22.62%; 48.08%, 22.44%, and 29.48%; and 37.31%, 26.87%, and 35.52%; respectively. According to the present study results, marital status, financial condition, education level, and family structure (nuclear/joint) are potential contributing factors to mental health problems among female university students living in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the academic performance and emotional well-being of students in Bangladesh. Also, the closure of university classes for a long time in Bangladesh was responsible for the poor mental health of students. Promoting good mental health has become a vital public health concern during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Female university students residing in urban areas in Bangladesh are more prone to developing mental health problems during any crisis. Therefore, the healthcare authorities of Bangladesh should promote the good mental health of students during and after the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping in touch with students to support them psychologically and mentally during the pandemic is crucial for promoting their good mental health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-53ac9409a54b4bb69d635105f35a59502022-12-22T03:56:23ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402022-10-01810e10890Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, BangladeshZabun Nahar0Md. Sohan1Kaniz Farzana Supti2Md. Jamal Hossain3Mohammad Shahriar4Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan5Md. Rabiul Islam6Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, State University of Bangladesh, 77 Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, BangladeshDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific, 74/A Green Road, Farmgate, Dhaka, 1205, Bangladesh; Corresponding author.The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected the physical and mental health of people at all levels worldwide. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and contributing factors for mental health problems among female university students in the urban area of Bangladesh. We conducted this online cross-sectional study among 451 female university students. Here we assessed the symptomatic prevalence of common mental health problems among the participants. The prevalence rate of loneliness, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among female university students in Bangladesh was 55.88%, 69.18%, and 45.23%, respectively. Also, we noticed that mild, moderate, and severe symptoms of loneliness, generalized anxiety, and depression were 36.90%, 40.48%, and 22.62%; 48.08%, 22.44%, and 29.48%; and 37.31%, 26.87%, and 35.52%; respectively. According to the present study results, marital status, financial condition, education level, and family structure (nuclear/joint) are potential contributing factors to mental health problems among female university students living in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the academic performance and emotional well-being of students in Bangladesh. Also, the closure of university classes for a long time in Bangladesh was responsible for the poor mental health of students. Promoting good mental health has become a vital public health concern during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Female university students residing in urban areas in Bangladesh are more prone to developing mental health problems during any crisis. Therefore, the healthcare authorities of Bangladesh should promote the good mental health of students during and after the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Keeping in touch with students to support them psychologically and mentally during the pandemic is crucial for promoting their good mental health.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022021788LonelinessAnxietyDepressionMental healthCovid-19Students |
| spellingShingle | Zabun Nahar Md. Sohan Kaniz Farzana Supti Md. Jamal Hossain Mohammad Shahriar Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan Md. Rabiul Islam Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh Heliyon Loneliness Anxiety Depression Mental health Covid-19 Students |
| title | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_full | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_short | Prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study findings from Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students during covid 19 pandemic a cross sectional study findings from dhaka bangladesh |
| topic | Loneliness Anxiety Depression Mental health Covid-19 Students |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022021788 |
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