Depression and Associated Factors among International Students in a Private University of Bangladesh

Adamu Jamilah; Md. Imdadul Haque; Faisal Muhammad; Md. Golam Dostogir Harun; A.B. M. Alauddin Chowdhury; Md. Akramuzzaman; S.M. Yasir Arafat; Russell Kabir

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Depression and Associated Factors among International Students in a Private University of Bangladesh

Global Psychiatry

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By: Adamu Jamilah, Md. Imdadul Haque, Faisal Muhammad, Md. Golam Dostogir Harun, A.B. M. Alauddin Chowdhury, Md. Akramuzzaman, S.M. Yasir Arafat and Russell Kabir

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Abstract

Background

Depression is the second major cause of disability and is a principal source of disease burden worldwide which is quite common among international students.

Aim

This study explored the depression and its associated factors among international students of a private university in Bangladesh.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among 149 international students at a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D 10) Scale.

Results

The prevalence of depressive symptoms among international students was 47.7%. Students’ age, marital status, satisfaction with living conditions and problems concerning studies, food, homesickness, finances, accommodation, and health were significantly associated with depression.

Conclusion

This study concluded that there is an unmet need for psychological support for international students studying in Bangladesh. Appropriate support services should be directed to them to help and to overcome the challenges they face.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gp-2020-0021 | Journal eISSN: 2451-4950

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Language: English

Submitted on: Jul 8, 2020

Accepted on: Aug 11, 2020

Published on: Sep 10, 2020

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Keywords:

International Students,

Related subjects:

Psychiatry, psychotherapy,

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Psychology,

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