Impact of depression on personal hygiene practices- A cross-sectional study among university students in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explores the relationship between depression and personal hygiene practices among university students in Bangladesh.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey was conducted, utilizing an 18-item Personal Hygiene Practice Questionnaire (PHPQ) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) to assess hygiene behaviors and depression risk among 1,913 undergraduate students in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Data were analyzed using chi-square test and ordered logistic regression. The PHPQ was validated through item analysis, internal consistency, construct validity and reliability tests.

Results

A high prevalence of depression risk was revealed with 79.9% of females and 73.9% of males. Females demonstrated superior hygiene practices, with 90.1% c

SUBMITTER: Akter F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12626304 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature