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Depressive symptoms associated with COVID-19 preventive practice measures, daily activities in home quarantine and suicidal behaviors: Findings from a large-scale online survey in Bangladesh.
Islam, Md Saiful; Tasnim, Rafia; Sujan, Md Safaet Hossain; Ferdous, Most Zannatul; Sikder, Md Tajuddin; Masud, Jakir Hossain Bhuiyan; Kundu, Sourav; Tahsin, Promi; Mosaddek, Abu Syed Md; Griffiths, Mark D.
  • Islam MS; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. islam.msaiful@outlook.com.
  • Tasnim R; Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh. islam.msaiful@outlook.com.
  • Sujan MSH; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Ferdous MZ; Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Sikder MT; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Masud JHB; Centre for Advanced Research Excellence in Public Health, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Kundu S; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Tahsin P; Quest Bangladesh Biomedical Research Center, Lalmatia, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
  • Mosaddek ASM; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, 1342, Bangladesh.
  • Griffiths MD; Quest Bangladesh Biomedical Research Center, Lalmatia, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh.
BMC Psychiatry ; 21(1): 273, 2021 05 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1244915
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The world is facing a public health emergency situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychological wellbeing among individuals worldwide has been negatively affected by the pandemic especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. The present study aimed to assess the estimate of depressive symptoms and investigated its associations with COVID-19 preventive practice measures, daily activities in home quarantine, and suicidal behaviors in a large-scale Bangladeshi online survey.

METHODS:

An online-based cross-sectional survey was widely distributed to Bangladeshi citizens. A total of 13,654 participants (61.0% male; mean age = 24.0 years [SD = 6.0]; age range 18-65 years) completed the survey between May and June (2020). The survey included socio-demographics and COVID-19-related questions, along with lifestyle, suicidal, and psychometric measures. Hierarchical regression was performed to determine significant associations between depression and examined variables.

RESULTS:

The estimate of depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic was 43.5%. Based on hierarchical regression analysis, depression was significantly associated with not engaging in COVID-19 preventive measures, daily activities in home quarantine (e.g., playing videogames), and suicidal behaviors.

CONCLUSIONS:

Depressive symptoms appeared to be high during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh. To fight against the pandemic, mental health issues as well as physical health issues need to be taken into consideration.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Depression / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Psychiatry Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12888-021-03246-7

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Depression / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged / Young adult Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: BMC Psychiatry Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S12888-021-03246-7