Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Bangladeshi University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
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| Title: | Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Bangladeshi University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sayeed, Abu (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2023 71(5):1381-1386. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2023 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Depression (Psychology), Incidence, Measures (Individuals), Educational Attainment, Suicide, Stress Variables, Student Experience, Parent Financial Contribution, Financial Problems, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), College Students |
| Geographic Terms: | Bangladesh |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Beck Depression Inventory |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.1944168 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: | Objective: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among university students in Bangladesh. Participants: A total of 403 undergraduate students from Patuakhali Science and Technology University, and Barisal University participated in the study. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). Result: The prevalence of depression (BDI = 14) was 47.14%. Depression was 3.4 times (95% CI: 1.6-7.1), 3.8 times (95% CI: 1.7-8.6), and 3.9 times (95% CI: 1.5-8.9) higher among 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students, respectively than 1st-year students. Students with a history of stressful life events (aOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.7-4.4), suicidal attempts (aOR = 3.0, 95% CI: 1.2-7.9), and who received inadequate monthly allowance from their family (aOR = 0.53 95% CI: 0.3-0.9) were more likely to develop depressive symptoms. Conclusion: This study reports a high level of depression among university students which needs further discussion, exploration, and calls for designing appropriate interventions. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1396233 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among university students in Bangladesh. Participants: A total of 403 undergraduate students from Patuakhali Science and Technology University, and Barisal University participated in the study. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). Result: The prevalence of depression (BDI = 14) was 47.14%. Depression was 3.4 times (95% CI: 1.6-7.1), 3.8 times (95% CI: 1.7-8.6), and 3.9 times (95% CI: 1.5-8.9) higher among 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students, respectively than 1st-year students. Students with a history of stressful life events (aOR = 2.7, 95% CI: 1.7-4.4), suicidal attempts (aOR = 3.0, 95% CI: 1.2-7.9), and who received inadequate monthly allowance from their family (aOR = 0.53 95% CI: 0.3-0.9) were more likely to develop depressive symptoms. Conclusion: This study reports a high level of depression among university students which needs further discussion, exploration, and calls for designing appropriate interventions. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 1940-3208 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2021.1944168 |
