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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression and Anxiety Among First-Year University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Islam, Saiful, Akter, Rejina, Sikder, Tajuddin, Griffiths, Mark D.·2022·International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction

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University students, especially those in their first year, not only face challenges related to their personal life but also to their academic performance. Such unfavorable conditions predispose them to psychological illnesses such as depression and anxiety. The present study surveyed first-year undergraduate students to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety and their potential underlying reasons. A cross-sectional questionnaire was conducted with 400 first-year university students aged between 18 and 23 years residing at Jahangirnagar University (in Bangladesh). After providing informed consent, the participants completed a survey examining socio-demographic variables and behavioral variables, along with the PHQ-9 scale, and the GAD-7 scale. Binary logistic regression was performed to determine the significant associations between the variables under examination. The prevalence rates of moderate to extremely severe levels of depression and anxiety were 69.5% and 61%, respectively, with no significant gender differences. The main risk factors for depression were unsatisfactory sleep quality and lack of physical exercise. The main risk factor for anxiety was excessive internet use. The prevalence of depression and anxiety levels among first-year university students was high in the present study and appears to confirm the notion that first-year university students are a vulnerable group for mental illnesses. The findings suggest the need for intervention programs, alongside adequate and appropriate supportive services for Bangladeshi university students.

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Authors: Islam, S., Akter, R., Sikder, T., & Griffiths, M. D.
Affiliations: Jahangirnagar University (BD)
Nottingham Trent University (GB)
Corresponding author: Griffiths, Mark D.
ORCID: Akter, Rejina
Griffiths, Mark D.
Venue: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2020-03-02
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Pages: 1289-1302
ISSN: 1557-1874 (ISSN-L)
1557-1882
DOI: 10.1007/s11469-020-00242-y
OpenAlex: W3010117452
Cited by: 197
References: 28
Citations by year: 2026: 16 · 2025: 28 · 2024: 37 · 2023: 36 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 28 · 2020: 21
FWCI: 43.80
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: hybrid
doi.org
Licence: cc-by
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 (tdm)
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 (vor)
Locations: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Nottingham Trent University's Institutional Repository (Nottingham Trent Repository) (acceptedVersion)
Greater South Information System
Funders: Nottingham Trent University
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Student Stress and Coping
Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Mental Health Treatment and Access
Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
Keywords: depression, anxiety, first-year students, prevalence, risk factors, sleep quality, physical activity, internet use, mental health, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Bangladesh

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