Sleep problems and associated risk factors among physicians in Bangladesh: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of observational cross-sectional studies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sleep problems are an escalating global health concern, with prevalence estimates ranging from 8.3% to 45%. Physicians are disproportionately affected, with rates around 44% compared with 36% in the general population. In Bangladesh, reported rates range from 32% to 58%, with physicians being particularly vulnerable. Poor sleep among physicians is strongly linked to burnout, medical errors and increased mental health risks. Despite these serious implications, existing evidence from Bangladesh remains fragmented and inconsistent, limiting its utility for health policy and workforce interventions. This review therefore seeks to generate reliable pooled prevalence estimates and identify key determinants of sleep problems among Bangladeshi physicians.

Methods and analys

SUBMITTER: Rahman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706243 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature