Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Mental health problems in students are considered a public health challenge. We assessed the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) with the DASS-21, as well as associated factors, among university students in Bangladesh early in the COVID-19 outbreak. We hypothesized high levels of DAS...
Md. Saiful Islam, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Rejina Akter, Rafia Tasnim et al.
BACKGROUND: Several vaccines have been approved for use against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations are poorly understood. Thus, the study aimed to investigate comm...
Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
BACKGROUND: Although internet use can boost individuals' quality of life in various aspects, activities on the internet (e.g., gambling, video gaming, social media use, pornography use, etc.) can be used as coping strategy to deal with psychological stressors and mood states (e.g., fear, anxiety, de...
Rafia Tasnim, Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Highlights • Bangladeshi student suicidal ideation was assessed during the COVID-19 outbreak.• The prevalence estimate of suicidal ideation was 12.8%.• Potential protective factors were being male, regular exercise, and good studies.• Potential risk related to sleep, cigarette smoking, and prior/fam...
Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Rashenda Aziz Mohona et al.
Background: Smartphone and social media use are an integral part of our daily life. Currently, the impact of excessive smartphone and social media use during the COVID-19 pandemic is poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate problematic smartphone use (PSPU) and problematic social me...
Md. Saiful Islam, Abu Bakkar Siddique, Rejina Akter, Rafia Tasnim et al.
Abstract Background Several vaccines have been approved against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and distributed globally in different regions. However, general community knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards COVID-19 vaccinations are poorly understood. Thus, the study aimed to investigate comm...
Rafia Tasnim, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Md. Saiful Islam, Asmaul Husna Ritu et al.
BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers (HCWs) who are in the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic are often under significant pressures that may predispose them to symptoms of poor mental health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression among HCWs and factors correlated wit...
Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.
Mental health problems in students are considered a public health challenge. We assessed the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) with the DASS-21, as well as associated factors, among university students in Bangladesh early in the COVID-19 outbreak. We hypothesized high levels of DAS...
Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Saiful Islam, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every individual’s life. It has been shown that mortality in people with underlying diseases including diabetes has been very high. The present study aimed to measure diabetes related worries (outcome) and their associations with social support and lifes...
Rafia Tasnim, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Md. Saiful Islam, Asmaul Husna Ritu et al.
Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) who are in the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic are often under significant pressures which may predispose them to mental ill-health. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression among HCWs and factors correlated with mental pro...
Md. Saiful Islam, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
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 t...
Rafia Tasnim, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Md. Saiful Islam, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) disproportionately impacts individuals with medical conditions, including with respect to their mental health. The present study investigated depression and anxiety and their correlates among individuals with medical conditions in Bangladesh. METHODS: ...
Md. Saiful Islam, Most. Zannatul Ferdous, Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim et al.
BACKGROUND: The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5) is the most widely used screening tool in assessing posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders (DSM-5) criteria. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of...
Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Md. Saiful Islam, Most. Zannatul Ferdous et al.
Background: Financial hardship is a major concern for patients who are suffering from long-term underlying health conditions. It is likely that emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic would impose increased financial distress and lead to the development or exacerbation of mental health conditions....
Md. Safaet Hossain Sujan, Rafia Tasnim, Sahadat Hossain, Md. Tajuddin Sikder et al.