NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence and correlates of workplace stress among firefighting staff in Dhaka division, Bangladesh: a cross-sectional investigation
Authors : Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Md. Golam Kibria, Nurjahan Binte Munaf, Farah Sabrina, Md. Farhan Ibne Faruq, Shanjida Rahman Sultana, Koustuv Dalal
| Journal Article Title: Discover Public Health | Volume Number: 23 | Publication Year : 2026 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 12 | ||
| Funding Source : NSU | CTRGC Code : CTRG-23-SHLS-05 | Year of Funding : 2023 |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG11 Sustainable Cities & Communities |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Protect labour rights, promote safe workplaces Universal access to green/public spaces |
| Impact statement: This is the first study to investigate workplace stress among firefighters in Bangladesh, revealing that 40.9% experience severe-to-potentially dangerous stress levels. By identifying that younger, less educated, and less experienced staff are at significantly higher risk, the research provides a critical evidence base for implementing targeted psychological interventions, such as resilience-enhancement programs and mentorship, to protect the mental health of this vital workforce | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Firefighters, Workplace stress, PTSD, Bangladesh |
