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

ABSTRACT:

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.

SUBMITTER: Mamun MA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7568472 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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

Mamun Mohammed A MA Sakib Najmuj N Gozal David D Bhuiyan Akm Israfil AI Hossain Sahadat S Bodrud-Doza Md M Al Mamun Firoj F Hosen Ismail I Safiq Mariam Binte MB Abdullah Abu Hasnat AH Sarker Md Abedin MA Rayhan Istihak I Sikder Md Tajuddin MT Muhit Mohammad M Lin Chung-Ying CY Griffiths Mark D MD Pakpour Amir H AH

Journal of affective disorders 20201017

<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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 sur ...[more]

PMID: 33120247

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Project description:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have a negative impact on mental health of the population, leading to higher suicide rates, in many countries. However, little is known about risk factors associated with worsened mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. To investigate the factors associated with serious psychological distress (SPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. A cross-sectional study using a large-scale internet survey conducted between August 25 and September 30, 2020, in Japan. Demographics (age, gender, marital status, family composition, and caregiving burden), socio-economic status (income level, employment type, educational attainment), the experience of domestic violence (DV), the state of emergency, fear of COVID-19, and stigma related to COVID-19. Prevalence of SPD, defined as Kessler 6 scale score ≥13. Among 25,482 individuals included in this study, 2,556 (10%) met the criteria of SPD. Overall, women (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59; 95%CI, 1.17-2.16; P=0.003), ages 15-29 (aOR compared with ages 45-59, 2.35; 95%CI, 1.64-3.38; P<0.001), low income (aOR compared with intermediate income, 1.70; 95%CI, 1.16-2.49; P=0.007), providing caregiving to family members (aOR, 5.48; 95%CI, 3.51-8.56; P<0.001), experiencing DV (aOR, 5.72; 95%CI, 3.81-8.59; P<0.001), and fear of COVID-19 (aOR, 1.96; 95%CI, 1.55-2.48; P<0.001) were associated with a higher rate of SPD. Among women aged 15-29 years, who experienced the highest rate of SPD, caregiving, DV, fear of COVID-19, and COVID-19-related stigma were associated with a higher rate of SPD; whereas economic situation (income level and employment type) and social isolation (marital status) were not associated with the prevalence of SPD. Economic situation, caregiving burden, DV, and fear of COVID-19 were independently associated with SPD during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among young women-who have a higher risk of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan-similar factors, except economic situation, were associated with a higher rate of SPD. Targeted interventions based on age and gender may be more effective in mitigating the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the population's mental health.

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

Background

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Conclusion

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

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