Najmuj Sakib1,2, Merajul Islam1,3, Md Syeed Al Habib1,4, A K M Israfil Bhuiyan1, Md Mahbub Alam1,5, Noshin Tasneem1,6, Moazzem Hossain1,7, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam8, Mark D Griffiths9, Mohammed A Mamun1,10. 1. Centre for Health Innovation, Networking, Training, Action and Research - Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 2. Department of Microbiology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, Bangladesh. 3. Jalalabad Ragib Rabeya Medical College, Sylhet, Bangladesh. 4. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Tangail, Bangladesh. 5. Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 6. Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 7. Institute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh. 8. Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. 9. Department of Psychology, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK. 10. Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study examined the role of subject-selection reasons and learning environment factors in students' depression and suicidality. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study surveyed 960 students from five different Bangladeshi universities using questions concerning socio-demographics, lifestyles, subject-selection reasons, learning and academic environment, suicidal behaviors, and the Bangla Patient Health Questionnaire. FINDINGS: Approximately half of the participants were depressed (47.7%), and just over a quarter reported past-year suicidality (28.5%). Risk factors for both depression and suicidal behavior included not studying at their desired institute, selecting subjects based on future career prospects (rather than choosing what they want to study), not having a study-friendly and research-friendly environment, and unsupportive teachers. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The findings will help in formulating policies for educational institutions as well as providing benchmark data for further studies.
PURPOSE: This study examined the role of subject-selection reasons and learning environment factors in students' depression and suicidality. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study surveyed 960 students from five different Bangladeshi universities using questions concerning socio-demographics, lifestyles, subject-selection reasons, learning and academic environment, suicidal behaviors, and the Bangla Patient Health Questionnaire. FINDINGS: Approximately half of the participants were depressed (47.7%), and just over a quarter reported past-year suicidality (28.5%). Risk factors for both depression and suicidal behavior included not studying at their desired institute, selecting subjects based on future career prospects (rather than choosing what they want to study), not having a study-friendly and research-friendly environment, and unsupportive teachers. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The findings will help in formulating policies for educational institutions as well as providing benchmark data for further studies.
Authors: M Rasheduzzaman; Firoj Al-Mamun; Ismail Hosen; Tahmina Akter; Moazzem Hossain; Mark D Griffiths; Mohammed A Mamun Journal: PLoS One Date: 2022-01-13 Impact factor: 3.240