NSU Research Contributions
Title : Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) symptomatology among undergraduate university students of Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Morshad Alam, Nandita Basak (shared first authorship), Md. Shahjalal, Mohammad Hayatun Nabi, Nandeeta Samad, Shah Mahmud Mishu, Saikot Mazumder, Supria Basak, Sanjana Zaman, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Affective Disorders | Volume Number: 314 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: other (ScienceDirect) | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Elsevier B.V. |
| Pages : 8 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG5 Gender Equality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Build inclusive, safe, effective learning environments |
| Impact statement: This is the first study to investigate body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in Bangladesh, revealing that a significant 12.5% of undergraduate university students experience BDD symptomatology. The research identifies that female gender, current smoking (2.7 times higher odds), and attending a private university (1.7 times higher odds) are major predictors of the disorder. By establishing that common obsessions include acne (12.5%) and thinning hair (9.5%), the study provides a vital evidence-based mandate for policymakers to develop adequate counselling and psychological guidelines to protect the mental health and academic potential of the nation's youth. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Body dysmorphic disorder, BDD, undergraduate students, Bangladesh, BDD-YBOCS |
