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

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10890
• Publication Date: 2022-10-06T00:14:41Z
• Authors: Zabun Nahar; Md. Sohan; Kaniz Farzana Supti; Md. Jamal Hossain; Mohammad Shahriar; Mohiuddin Ahmed B...; Md. Rabiul Islam
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study; Marital status; Pandemic; Depression

The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously affected the physical and mental health of people at all levels worldwide. present study aimed to evaluate prevalence contributing factors for problems among female university students in urban area Bangladesh. We conducted this online cross-sectional 451 students. Here we assessed symptomatic common participants. rate loneliness, anxiety, depressive symptoms Bangladesh was 55.88%, 69.18%, 45.23%, respectively. Also, noticed that mild, moderate, severe generalized depression were 36.90%, 40.48%, 22.62%; 48.08%, 22.44%, 29.48%; 37.31%, 26.87%, 35.52%; According results, marital status, financial condition, education level, family structure (nuclear/joint) are potential living Dhaka, severely impacted academic performance emotional well-being closure classes a long time responsible poor Promoting good become vital public concern during ongoing pandemic. Female residing areas more prone developing any crisis. Therefore, healthcare authorities should promote after Keeping touch with support them psychologically mentally is crucial promoting their health.