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ArticleBJPsych open2023

Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among students taking university entrance tests: revisited and a study based on Geographic Information System data.

Rifat Nahrin, Firoj Al-Mamun, Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Md Al Mamun, Mohammed A Mamun

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Rifat NahrinDepartment of Economics, Comilla University, Cumilla, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5498-2482
Firoj Al-MamunCHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Department of Public Health, University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4611-9624
Mark Mohan KaggwaDepartment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda; and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4733-154X
Md Al MamunDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0330-9241
Mohammed A MamunCHINTA Research Bangladesh, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh; and Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1728-8966
Jahangirnagar University · BDComilla University · BDMbarara University of Science and Technology · UGUniversity of South Asia · BD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA previous study identified students taking Bangladeshi university entrance tests as a vulnerable group at a higher risk of suicidal behaviours before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the impact of the pandemic on the magnitude of these behaviours among this population remains unexplored.

aimsThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among Bangladeshi university entrance test takers following the pandemic. In addition, an approach based on Geographic Information System (GIS) data was used to visualise the distribution of suicidal ideation across the country.

methodsA cross-sectional approach was used to collect data among participants taking the entrance test at Jahangirnagar University in September 2022. Using SPSS, data were analysed with chi-squared tests and binary regression, and ArcGIS was used to map the results across the nation.

resultsThe study revealed a prevalence of 14.4% for past-year suicidal ideation, with 7.4% and 7.2% reporting suicide plans and attempts, respectively. Notably, repeat test-takers exhibited a higher prevalence of suicidal behaviours. Significant risk factors for suicidal ideation included urban residence, smoking, drug use, COVID-19 infection and deaths among close relations, depression, anxiety and burnout. The GIS-based distribution indicated significant variation in the prevalence of suicidal ideation across different districts, with higher rates observed in economically and infrastructurally deprived areas.

conclusionsUrgent measures are needed to address the high prevalence of suicidal behaviours among students taking university entrance tests students in Bangladesh, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Enhanced mental health support, targeted prevention efforts and improved resources in economically disadvantaged regions are crucial to safeguard the well-being of these students.

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depressionSuicidal behavioursuicidal ideationsuicideuniversity student

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