A5030798865- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Sleep and related disorders
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Social Media and Politics
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
Jahangirnagar University
2020-2025
University of South Asia
2022-2025
University of Houston
2023
Clinical Research Organization
2020
The recently developed Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item uni-dimensional scale that assesses the severity fears COVID-19. Given rapid increase cases in Bangladesh, we aimed to translate and validate FCV-19S Bangla. forward-backward translation method was used English version questionnaire into reliability validity properties Bangla were rigorously psychometrically evaluated (utilizing both confirmatory factor analysis Rasch analysis) relation socio-demographic variables,...
As with other countries worldwide, lockdown measures during the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh were sudden and unexpected, have capacity to elicit serious psychological consequences. The present study examined consequences of period.A nationwide online cross-sectional survey recruited 10,067 individuals covering all 64 districts via social media (April 1-10, 2020). comprised questions concerning socio-demographics, knowledge COVID-19, behavior towards fear insomnia, depression, suicidal...
Problematic smartphone use (PSU) has been increasing hastily in recent decades, and it become inseparable during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among students who are at risk of problematic use. Therefore, present study aimed to investigate prevalence associated factors PSU pandemic Bangladeshi students.A total 601 were recruited through an online-based cross-sectional survey that was conducted between October 7 November 2, 2020. The collected information related socio-demographics,...
The COVID-19 pandemic-related "stay-at-home" and confinement orders has led individuals to be more engaged with technology use (eg, internet use). For a minority of individuals, excessive can become problematic addictive. However, the investigation in context is only just emerging. Therefore, present study investigated changes behaviors addiction rates comparison prior Bangladeshi studies.An online cross-sectional was carried out among total 601 students between October 7 November 2, 2020....
Assessing individuals' knowledge and preventive behaviors towards the Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is essential for related public health surveillance strategies. Although some studies were conducted in Bangladesh, none these considered geographical distribution COVID-19. Therefore, present nationwide cross-sectional study with 10,067 samples first-time aims to assess gap by presenting COVID-19 across all administrative districts Bangladesh. The measures included socio-demographics...
The COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly a major threat to the world. preventive strategies designed minimize virus transmission by remaining at home, being isolated, and keeping social distance, which would substantially reform people's lifestyle, physical activity, eating habits, etc. Consequently, those measures might create disturbance in weight management overweight. Therefore, how has changed activities of individuals its impacts on Body Mass Index (BMI) explored herein.An online-based...
Nomophobia ('no mobile phone phobia') has been growing issue worldwide in recent years and associated with a number of psychological behavioral health-related problems. However, few studies have examined nomophobia Bangladesh. Therefore, the severity correlates nomophobia, mediating role smartphone use between Facebook addiction was investigated. A cross-sectional study utilizing 585 university students conducted employing convenience sampling method. Data were collected using survey March...
Bangladeshi university students are considered to be highly suicide-prone compared other populations and cohorts. However, no prior epidemiological studies have assessed the suicidality (i.e., past-year suicidal ideation [SI], lifetime suicide plan [SP], attempt [SA]) among students, including variables such as stressful life events family mental health history. This is arguably a major knowledge gap in country. Therefore, present study investigated prevalence associated risk factors for...
The surge in digital media consumption, coupled with the ensuing consequences of addiction, has witnessed a rapid increase, particularly after initiation COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some studies exploring specific technological addictions, such as internet or social Bangladesh, there is noticeable gap research focusing on addiction broader context. Thus, this study aims to investigate among students taking university entrance test, examining its prevalence, contributing factors, and...
This study aims to investigate the relationship between nurses' self-efficacy and self-esteem, their job satisfaction.
Purpose The present study is the first investigating unexplored psychological issues of university entrance test-taking students in Bangladesh. Design and Methods This cross-sectional investigates suicidal behaviors their socio-demographic, admission test-related, psychopathological risk factors among a total 911-Bangladeshi test-takers. Findings About 17.7% participants report thoughts, whereas it 8.0% 2.5% for suicide plans attempts, respectively. Significantly higher thought observed...
Although depression has adverse effects on all aspects of university students' quality life, fewer studies have been conducted in Bangladesh; which was investigated herein. DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study carried out among 1844 students enrolled at the University Dhaka, Bangladesh. Hierarchical regression analyses were performed to investigate explanatory power variables predicting this population.Depression prevalence 28.7%; and female gender, first-year student status,...
Background: Sleep disruptions among prospective university students are increasingly recognized for their potential ramifications on academic achievement and psychological well-being.But, information regarding sleep issues preparing entrance exams is unknown.Thus, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence factors associated with duration insomnia test-takers in Bangladesh, utilizing both traditional statistical analyses advanced geographic system machine learning techniques enhanced...
Abstract Background The COVID‐19 pandemic drastically impacted students' psychological well‐being by interchanging their regular activities. Students are more engaged with online activities, which may affect mental health. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate magnitude of health Bangladeshi students, where role use behaviors is also investigated. Methods An online‐based cross‐sectional survey was conducted between 7 October 2020 and 2 November, among students utilizing a...
Substance abuse is a major concern worldwide and increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. However, there are no prior studies concerning lifestyle-related factors that influence adolescents' substance use behavior. Therefore, the present study investigated prevalence of its associated sociodemographic risk among total 424 Bangladeshi high school-going adolescents through structured questionnaire interview study. The survey consisted socio-demographics, information, use-related questions. For data...
Abstract The popularity and advancement of smartphones generate a new phenomenon smartphone addiction. To promote early identification individuals at risk addiction, healthcare providers could assess if an individual has nomophobia (i.e., anxiety worry having no hand). present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) across four countries: China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran. Via cross-sectional design convenience sampling, 7871 participants (5969...
Background Numerous studies have examined substance use and smoking behavior among adolescents university students. However, little is known about these behaviors students undergoing entrance tests, a critical transition period from adolescence to adulthood. The test can significantly affect students’ mental health, potentially leading use. This study aims investigate the prevalence of cigarette taking exams associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out on September...
Bangladeshi flood survivors are reported with such higher mental disorders that not ever observed in any other cohorts. Although there a few studies assessed disorders, suicide or suicidal behaviors investigated yet. Hence, the present study for first time and its relationship socio-demographics, effects psychopathology.A cross-sectional interview was carried out between November December 2019, after 4/5 months of occurrence. Two completely affected villages from two districts residing parts...
Palliative care services involve the psychological of caregivers cancer patients. Psychological conditions, especially depression among caregivers, distort caregiving roles; thus, it can increase a patient's suffering.To determine prevalence and associated coping strategies patients at rural facility.This cross-sectional study was 366 The data collected using pretested questionnaire, where symptoms were assessed Patient Health Questionnaire-9 cutoff 10 out 27. based on Brief-coping...
Background A previous study identified students taking Bangladeshi university entrance tests as a vulnerable group at higher risk of suicidal behaviours before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, impact pandemic on magnitude these among this population remains unexplored. Aims This aimed to investigate prevalence ideation and associated factors test takers following In addition, an approach based Geographic Information System (GIS) data was used visualise distribution across country. Methods...