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Depression and associated factors among international students in a private university of Bangladesh

Document Type : Research paper

Authors

1 Department of Public Health, Daffodil International University, Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh

2 School of Allied Health, Anglia Ruskin University, Essex, UK

Abstract

Background: Depression is the second major cause of disability and is a principal source of disease burden worldwide which is quite common among international students.
Aim: This study explored the depression and its associated factors among international students of a private university in Bangladesh.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 149 international students at a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D 10) Scale.
Results: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among international students was 47.7%. Students’ age, marital status, satisfaction with living conditions and problems concerning studies, food, homesickness, finances, accommodation, and health were significantly associated with depression.
Conclusion: This study concluded that there is an unmet need for psychological support for international students studying in Bangladesh. Appropriate support services should be directed to them to help and to overcome the challenges they face.

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GLOBAL PSYCHIATRY ARCHIVES
Volume 4, Issue 1
May 2021
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