Prevalence and risk factors of depression, anxiety, and stress among the Bangladeshi construction workers: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Construction workers are a population that is at risk for mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and even suicide due to the high stress and physical demands of their work. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for depression, anxiety, and stress among Bangladeshi construction workers.

Methods

From February 2022 to June 2022, community-based cross-sectional research was conducted among construction workers. Survey data was gathered using interviewer administered questionnaires with 502 participants from the construction sites. Data were collected based on the information related to socio-demographics, lifestyle, occupation, health hazards, and mental health (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress). The results were interpreted using t

SUBMITTER: Roy N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11332995 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature