NSU Research Contributions
Title : Prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder and its association with mental health status among medical and dental students in Bangladesh
Authors : Md. Farhan Ibne Faruq, Koustuv Dalal, Rinku Das, Taposhee Rabeya Rahman Zenith, Ruksana Sharmin Swarna, Mridul Kanti Roy, Farzana Rahman, Mariam Zamila, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Discover Public Health | Volume Number: 22 | Publication Year : 2025 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 16 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG4 Quality Education |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve universal health coverage Ensure enhanced representation and voice for developing countries in global decision-making |
| Impact statement: This study identifies a high prevalence (22.5%) of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) among medical and dental students in Bangladesh, significantly associated with private institutions, clinical years, obesity, and depression. By highlighting how academic pressure and aesthetic training may heighten appearance concerns, the findings provide a critical mandate for integrating mental health screening and counseling into medical education to support the psychological resilience of future healthcare professionals. | Collaboration: NGO | Keywords: Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), Mental health, Medical, Dental, Students, Bangladesh |
