NSU Research Contributions
Title : Mental health status of married women during COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Authors : Soumik Kha Sagar, Farhana Nusrat, Md. Utba Rashid, Prakash Ghosh, Maisha Sultana, Alvee Ahsan, Susmita Dey Pinky, Raisa Nawal Mahboob, Sajibur Rahman Nayon, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Heliyon | Volume Number: 8 | Publication Year : 2022 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | ISSN (Print): 2405-8440 | Publisher Name: Elsevier Ltd. |
| Pages : 9 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Recognize and value unpaid care/domestic work |
| Impact statement: This is the first nationwide study to explore the mental health status of married women in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic. It identified a high prevalence of depressive symptoms (44%), stress (35%), and anxiety (20%). The study highlights that metropolitan residency, comorbidities, and heavy social media use are significant risk factors for psychological distress, while family assistance in household chores serves as a protective factor. These findings provide a critical epidemiological benchmark for policymakers to develop targeted psychological support and safeguard the mental well-being of women during and after public health crises. | Collaboration: Other | Keywords: Married women, Mental health, DASS-21, COVID-19, Bangladesh |
