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

Nahar, Zabun; Sohan, Md.; Supti, Kaniz Farzana; Hossain, Md. Jamal; Shahriar, Mohammad; Bhuiyan, Mohiuddin Ahmed; Islam, Md. Rabiul

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10890

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“…The lockdown due to COVID‐19 has increased students' engagement with internet use. 46 , 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 Students are sometimes unable to participate in face‐to‐face communication since they need to attend an online class. 53 , 54 , 55 This increased involvement of students in the digital world may contribute to the growth of PIU.…”

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“… 62 Our study found some sociodemographic factors (e.g., education level, medium of education) and internet use patterns (e.g., internet connection and purpose of internet use) that might be responsible for progressing PIU and depressive symptoms. 63 , 64 Therefore, we recommend longitudinal studies with large sample sizes from different geographical locations for better results.…”

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“…The lockdown due to COVID-19 has increased students' engagement with internet use. [46][47][48][49][50][51][52] Students are sometimes unable to participate in face-to-face communication since they F I G U R E 1 profiling of problematic internet use against PIUQ-SF-6 score among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. PIUQ-SF-6, Problematic Internet Use Questionnaire Short Form.…”

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Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study findings

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Background and Aims Problematic internet use (PIU) by children and adolescents is a concern for many parents. Several factors, including students’ education level, the method of instruction, the dependence on the internet, and their intended use of the internet, could all be contributing factors to PIU and depression. Disturbed mental health may be attributed to the cancellation of physical education classes because of the COVID‐19 outbreak. This study aimed to assess the association of COVID‐19 pandemic with PIU and depressive symptoms in adolescent students. Methods We performed this cross‐sectional study among 491 school‐going adolescents of 10 to 16 years. Self‐administered questionnaires were applied to collect sociodemographic information and the internet usage pattern of the participants. We measured the prevalence of PIU and depressive symptoms using the PIU questionnaire (PIUQ‐SF‐6) and patient health questionnaire‐9 (PHQ‐9). Results The estimations of the risk group for PIU and depressive symptoms among school‐going adolescents were 80.04% and 77.80%, respectively. The latent profiling of PIU scores for obsession, neglect, and control sub‐groups were 5.82, 6.12, and 6.35, respectively. Moreover, we observed mild, moderate, and severe depressive symptoms in 48.68%, 27.70%, and 1.43% of cases. Age, education level, medium of education, financial impression, internet connection, the device used, the purpose for internet use, and the living status of respondents were significantly associated with the PIU. Reported mental health issues was associated with education level, medium of education, financial impression, and internet connection. Conclusion The present study revealed an association of PIU and depressive symptoms with sociodemographic factors and internet usage patterns. Therefore, these results might have practical implications in clinical psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. The healthcare professional can develop a context‐specific comprehensive clinical intervention plan for children and adolescents.

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Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study findings

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“…Adolescents' lives are becoming increasingly influenced by the Internet. Addiction is characterized as abnormal behaviors that hurt a person's biological, mental, and bodily functions, as well as their daily activities, causing them to lose their balance [ 20 , 21 ]. There are dangers associated with binge drinking and addiction [ 22 ].…”

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Internet addiction and loneliness among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a cross-sectional study

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Apu²,

Akter³

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“…Males account for more than 70% of infections and deaths compared to females 2 . If healthcare professionals, hospital beds, support personnel, volunteers and equipment are not used effectively and in a planned manner, the situation might become even worse 3 . Total lockdown and strict restrictions on mass movement via various means such as rail, boat, and air for specific periods can play a critical role in protecting the community from a high death rate 4,5 .…”

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Social Perspectives of COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: A Review

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Emon

Hosaain

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Bangladesh J. Infect. Dis.

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The natural spread of various harmful organisms into the environment has resulted in a wide range of diseases worldwide, including in Bangladesh. In December 2019, the world was exposed to a new virus-mediated sickness known as coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), which has mostly afflicted mainland China but has thereafter quickly spread to all the continents. The ongoing pandemic has taken the lives of more than 4.5 million people out of more than 10 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 22, 2021. With an increase in infection and fatality rates, Dhaka, has become the most vulnerable to COVID-19. To deal with the emergency, the government of Bangladesh has imposed different measures including lockdown in various stages. The colossal effort of the government of Bangladesh deserves a standing ovation in order to mitigate the situation timely. Based on the current circumstances, it is undeniable that the situation will not be alleviated despite the government's sincere efforts and enforcement of rules unless the country's citizens are aware and willing to follow the prescribed prevention and control measures. This literature review compiles and summarizes the morphology, mechanism, current status, likely therapies, and preventative strategies for this novel coronavirus strain in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, April 2022;9(Suppl_1): S28-S39

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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

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Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study findings

Problematic internet use and depressive symptoms among the school‐going adolescents in Bangladesh during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A cross‐sectional study findings

Internet addiction and loneliness among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a cross-sectional study

Social Perspectives of COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh: A Review

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