An online observational study assessing clinical characteristics and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: a perspective study from Bangladesh

Mina, Fahmida Begum; Billah, Mutasim; Karmakar, Sumon; Das, Sabuj; Rahman, Siddikur; Hasan, Faruk; Acharjee, Uzzal Kumar

doi:10.1007/s10389-020-01445-2

Cited by 16 publications

(13 citation statements)

References 44 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The prevalence of depression and stress in the present study were found to be lower compared to the findings of previous studies on non -indigenous people during the pandemic (see Abir et al., 2021 ; Faisal et al., 2021 ; Mina et al., 2021 ) with the exception of anxiety. It is widely demonstrated that indigenous people are at increased risk of mental health problems due to the adverse impact of cultural marginalization, discrimination, and low socioeconomic environments ( Young et al., 2019 ).…”

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 93%

“…In a separate study designed for university students, it was found that the prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety was 40%, while the prevalence of depressive symptoms was 72% ( Faisal et al., 2021 ). A varying prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress for the general population was also found (see Mina et al., 2021 ; Abir et al., 2021 ; Yeasmin et al., 2020 ). Prevalence rates for depression, anxiety, and stress among persons with disabilities were found to be 67.6%, 72.6%, and 49.5%, respectively ( Faruk et al, 2021 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 87%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Mental health and well-being of indigenous people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh

Faruk¹,

Ching²,

Chowdhury³

2021

Heliyon

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background:The ongoing pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus and the subsequent containment strategies has taken a heavy toll on the mental health of people irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, and geographical location. Studies have documented the mental health status of non-indigenous Bangladeshi people, but little attention has been paid during the pandemic to the investigation of the mental health status of indigenous people living in remote hilly areas. To address this gap the present study aimed at investigating the prevalence and accompanying risk factors of depression, anxiety, stress, and compromised well-being among indigenous people during the pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 422 indigenous people aged between 16 and 90 using the 21item Bangla Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (BDASS-21) and the Bangla version of the WHO-5 Well-being Index from January 30 to April 10, 2021. Data were collected by trained research assistants from three remote hilly areas namely Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagracchari in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT). Chi-squares, logistic regression, and ANOVA were performed to examine the association of variables. Results: The prevalence of moderate to extremely severe depression, anxiety, stress, and low well-being among the indigenous population during the pandemic was found to be 49.3%, 47.2%, 36.7%, and 50.9%, respectively. Risk predictors for depression, anxiety, and stress included age, ethnicity, geographical locations, educational attainment, occupation, and marital status. Conclusions: The results suggest that the ongoing pandemic has led to the rise of common mental health problems among indigenous people during the pandemic. The results can contribute to the formation of mental health policy for indigenous people and the development of suitable mental health intervention strategies especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

show abstract

Section: Discussioncontrasting

confidence: 93%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 87%

Mental health and well-being of indigenous people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh

Faruk¹,

Ching²,

Chowdhury³

2021

Heliyon

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…As a vulnerable cohort, higher mental health problems were observed in this group, e.g., 63.5% and 56.6% for anxiety and depression. Hence, only a study was directed among this vulnerable cohort (37).…”

Section: F Prevalence Of Mental Disorders: Wage-earnersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence and risk factors of mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a systematic review

Hosen

Al‐Mamun

Mamun³

2021

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background The newly incepted Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a global public health threat, subsequently impacting individuals’ psychological wellbeing along with the risk of physical complications. Under the circumstance, it is essential to synthesize the existing evidence on psychological consequences regarding potential implications for policymaking and practice. Thus, a systematic attempt was compiled to review the Bangladeshi literature related to common mental health problems (i.e., depression, anxiety and stress) conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Adhering to the PRISMA guideline, a systematic literature search was performed using Scopus, Medline or PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate and Google, between 20 December 2020 and 5 March 2021, followed by predetermined eligibility criteria. The inclusion criteria for this review were observational studies concerning at least one common mental disorder (i.e., stress, depression and anxiety) prevalence and risk factors reported after the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh and being published in peer-reviewed journals or preprint servers in the English language. A total of 24 preprint and peer-reviewed articles were finally recruited after meeting the inclusion criteria. Results Out of 24 studies, utmost of the investigation was directed among the general population (n = 9), followed by diverse cohorts such as students (n = 7), healthcare professionals (n = 4), COVID-19 infected individuals (n = 1), quarantined individuals (n = 1), wage-earners (n = 1), and bankers (n = 1). However, the prevalence range of anxiety (10.6–81.8%), depression (12.1–82.4%), and stress (11.1–85.6%) were found among altogether available literature during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. Moreover, the associated risk factors of mental disorders included gender, age, residence area, family size, monthly family income, educational status, marital status, physical exercise, smoking, alcohol use, personal protective equipment, fear of COVID-19, presence of chronic illness, being unemployed and exposure of COVID-19 related news and social media. Conclusions This systematic review provides baseline data on mental disorders across various Bangladeshi cohorts, which are anticipated to be helpful to the respective authorities of the country implement cohort-specific mental health strategies.

show abstract

“…Additionally, open-access journals could be freely accessed, which allows for much progress to be made in regard to scientific trials and helps expand some research areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers followed alternative strategies including those listed below: Preparing and writing grants, review articles, and paper submissions [ 3 , 92 , 93 ]; Administering online questionnaires [ 94 , 95 ]; Carrying out meta-analyses of relevant literature and research in the field [ 96 ]. …”

Section: Education and Research Activities During The Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Changes started to be noticed in the calculations after a small period post-implementation of COVID-19 precautions as a result of the reduced use of coal-fired power stations and less oil burned for transportation, and a 20% drop in the scale of greenhouse gas emissions was observed by March 2020 in China. Chinese cities reported an approximately 40% drop in comparison to the same period in 2019 [ 94 , 95 ]. Similar observations were made in Japan, India, and Europe.…”

Section: Global Warming and Reports On Weather And The Environment During The Covid-19 Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Beyond the Pandemic: COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Face of Life

Khalifa

Swilam

El-Wahed

et al. 2021

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge for societies around the globe as entire populations have fallen victim to the infectious spread and have taken up social distancing. In many countries, people have had to self-isolate and to be confined to their homes for several weeks to months to prevent the spread of the virus. Social distancing measures have had both negative and positive impacts on various aspects of economies, lifestyles, education, transportation, food supply, health, social life, and mental wellbeing. On other hands, due to reduced population movements and the decline in human activities, gas emissions decreased and the ozone layer improved; this had a positive impact on Earth’s weather and environment. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on human activities and positive impacts on nature. This study discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different life aspects including the economy, social life, health, education, and the environment.

show abstract

An online observational study assessing clinical characteristics and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: a perspective study from Bangladesh

Cited by 16 publications

References 44 publications

Mental health and well-being of indigenous people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh

Mental health and well-being of indigenous people during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh

Prevalence and risk factors of mental disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: a systematic review

Beyond the Pandemic: COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Face of Life

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About