The COVID-19 pandemic and serious psychological consequences in Bangladesh: A population-based nationwide study

Mohammed A. Mamun, Najmuj Sakib, David Gozal, AKM Israfil Bhuiyan, Sahadat Hossain, Md Bodrud-Doza, Firoj Al Mamun, Ismail Hosen, Mariam Binte Safiq, Abu Hasnat Abdullah, Md Abedin Sarker, Istihak Rayhan, Md Tajuddin Sikder, Mohammad Muhit, Chung Ying Lin, Mark D. Griffiths, Amir H. Pakpour

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Background: As with other countries worldwide, lockdown measures during the COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh were sudden and unexpected, and have the capacity to elicit serious psychological consequences. The present study examined the psychological consequences of COVID-19 in Bangladesh during the lockdown period. Methods: A nationwide online cross-sectional survey study recruited 10,067 individuals covering all 64 districts in Bangladesh via social media (April 1-10, 2020). The survey comprised questions concerning socio-demographics, knowledge of COVID-19, behavior towards COVID-19, fear of COVID-19, insomnia, depression, and suicidal ideation. Logistic regression and structural equation modeling (SEM) analyses were performed to identify the risk factors depression and suicidal ideation. Geographical information system (GIS)-based spatial analysis was used to identify district-wise susceptibility to depression and suicidal ideation. Findings: The prevalence rate of depression and suicidal ideation related to COVID-19 was 33% and 5%%. Common risk factors for suicidal ideation and depression included being young, being female, being a cigarette smoker, having comorbid diseases, having high scores on the Fear COVID-19 Scale, and having insomnia symptoms. GIS-based maps detected high depression and suicidal ideation in the capital of Bangladesh and the districts near the capital as well as coastal areas where COVID-19 prevalence was high, as compared with districts with no reported cases. Limitations: Self-reported scales and cross-sectional design of the study. Conclusion: COVID-19 is associated with major psychological impact across Bangladesh, underlining the need of strategically located psychological support measures and improved access to mental health services, especially among women and younger people.

原文English
頁(從 - 到)462-472
頁數11
期刊Journal of Affective Disorders
279
DOIs
出版狀態Published - 2021 1月 15

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • 臨床心理學
  • 精神病學和心理健康

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