Addictive behavior and mental health of adolescents aged 11-17 years in Bangladesh in 2014: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

This study aimed to evaluate the factors associated with addictive behavior and mental health in adolescents aged 11-17 years in Bangladesh.

Methods

This study analyzed data from the Bangladesh Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS) conducted in 2014. Adolescents aged 11-17 years studying government schools were considered as respondents for this survey. A two-phase group sample design was utilized to deliver illustrative information of all understudies in grades (classes) 7-10 in Bangladesh. Bivariate analyses followed by a weight-adjusted multiple logistic regression was fitted to a sample of size 2989 adolescents.

Results

One in ten and one in four adolescents had different substance addictions and some forms of mental health conditions, respe

SUBMITTER: Hossain S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11222289 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature