A dataset on the prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students in Bangladesh

Nahar, Zabun; Eqbal, Saba; Supti, Kaniz Farzana; Hasan, Ashraful; Kawsar, A.B.M. Riaz; Islam, Md. Rabiul

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2023.109203

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“…A study involving Bangladeshi ethnicity demonstrated that excessive usage of social media such as Facebook causes psychological distress. 77 Another study found links between Facebook addiction and depressive symptoms in the people of Bangladesh. 78 Other research has identified favorable connections between prolonged social media usage and poor sleep in the populace.…”

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Association between flaunting behaviors on social media and among the general population in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Nazmunnahar,

Nasim,

Mosharrafa

et al. 2023

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Background and AimsThe number of social media users is growing with each passing day at full tilt, keeping pace with digitalization and technological advances. Despite several advantages, there are also certain negative aspects to using social networking sites (SNS) for communication, amusement, self‐expression, impression management, and other purposes. This study sought to investigate the association between mental health status and flaunting behaviors in social media among the general population in Bangladesh.MethodsWe conducted this nationwide cross‐sectional online survey among 465 people aged between 18 and 60 between October 15, 2021 and January 15, 2022. Following electronic consent, we collected the socio‐demographic profiles and psychometric parameters of the respondents. Additionally, we assessed the diverse perspectives on SNS usage and its relationship to the self‐reported symptoms of depression and loneliness.ResultsThe estimated prevalence of loneliness and depressive symptoms were 65.16% (mild: 39.57%, moderate: 16.56%, severe: 9.03%) and 55.49% (mild: 26.67%, moderate: 22.15%, severe: 6.67%), respectively. Key factors associated with flaunting on social media were mental health issues such as depression and loneliness. Several social factors were also considered, such as being young, of the male sex, unmarried, illiterate, a student, urban dwelling, average economic status, nuclear family structure, types of SNSs, checking social media first in the morning, and the use of SNS for gaining popularity.ConclusionA significant portion of SNS users reported symptoms of mental illness. Current study findings urge for longitudinal studies with larger sample sizes to have a nearly equal distribution of users from each social media platform for in‐depth exploration of how user attitudes about SNSs and site usage patterns impact the general public's mental health. We suggest that regulating SNS usage patterns and treatment approaches would improve the situation.

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Association between flaunting behaviors on social media and among the general population in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Nazmunnahar,

Nasim,

Mosharrafa

et al. 2023

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La salud mental en los jóvenes universitarios: un desafío para las instituciones

Regalado Chamorro,

Baltazar Ayquipa,

Pineda Florián

et al. 2023

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Prevalence, associated factors and consequence of problematic smartphone use among adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

Islam,

Mondol,

Kundu

et al. 2024

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Background Problematic smartphone use (PSU) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults are of major concern to parents. However, the prevalence and associated factors related to these issues in Bangladeshi adolescents and young adults remain unclear to the best of our knowledge. The aim of this study is to assess PSU and ADHD in the context of adolescent and young adult age groups in Bangladesh. Methods The present study collected data from diverse geographical locations in Bangladesh via face-to-face surveys using stratified random sampling methods. We considered age, sex, and geographic location stratification criteria. A total of 578 respondents participated in the survey initially. From this, we discarded 36 responses after screening because the information provided was insufficient or incomplete response. In the end, 542 replies were incorporated into the final analysis. PSU and ADHD depend on several factors, including the individual’s demographic background. Results The prevalence of PSU and ADHD symptoms in adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh is 61.44% and 37.45%, respectively based on our findings. The symptoms of PSU are correlated with age, education level, family type (nuclear/joint), sleeping pattern, physical exercise, and residence area. ADHD symptoms are correlated with age, education level, living with family, smoking habit, physical disability, sleeping pattern, physical exercise, residence area, and PSU. Also, we observed that ADHD and PSU symptoms are positively correlated with each other. Conclusion A large proportion of young adults and adolescents reported PSU and ADHD symptoms. The present findings have practical implications in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and related policy considerations. We propose to develop an inclusive interventional strategy and community-based programs to address PSU and ADHD-related issues.

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A dataset on the prevalence and associated risk factors for mental health problems among female university students in Bangladesh

Cited by 4 publications

References 19 publications

Association between flaunting behaviors on social media and among the general population in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

Association between flaunting behaviors on social media and among the general population in Bangladesh: A cross‐sectional study

La salud mental en los jóvenes universitarios: un desafío para las instituciones

Prevalence, associated factors and consequence of problematic smartphone use among adolescents and young adults in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

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