A cross-sectional study on depression, anxiety, and stress among the Bangladeshi population amid COVID-19.

ABSTRACT: Depression, anxiety, and stress have surged worldwide, including in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to assess the mental health condition of the Bangladeshi population during this pandemic. A cross-sectional study was carried out online between Feb 17, 2021, and Apr 8, 2021, during the lockdown period in Bangladesh with structured questions of the DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21), and about 310 responses were collected for the study purpose. One-way ANOVA and statistical analysis were performed by STATA-13 to determine the statistical significance. Depression was found to be significantly associated (p < 0.05) with both level of education (higher level observed among postgraduates) and previous psychological intervention (higher rate of being exposed

SUBMITTER: Rahman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12008098 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature