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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025

Exploring the nexus between financial strain, wellbeing, and life satisfaction among Bangladeshi university students during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021: A cross-sectional study.

Md Borhan Uddin, Khalidur Rahman, Md Asaduzzaman, Md Nafiul Hasan, Md Sabbir Hossain, Mahfuzer Rohman

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Md Borhan UddinDepartment of Statistics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Khalidur RahmanDepartment of Statistics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Md AsaduzzamanDepartment of Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Md Nafiul HasanDepartment of Statistics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Md Sabbir HossainDepartment of Statistics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.
Mahfuzer RohmanDepartment of Statistics, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh.

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backgroundFinancial stress among university students is pervasive and profoundly affects their mental wellbeing. This study aims to examine the wellbeing and life satisfaction of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of their financial circumstances. MATERIALS AND

methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted in 2021 on 1125 university students in a secondary city of Bangladesh using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, financial circumstances, the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Descriptive analysis, Chi-square tests, canonical correlation analysis, t-tests, analysis of variance, and Duncan tests were employed to analyze the data.

resultsThe survey revealed that the majority of students were aged 18-23, predominantly male, and came from educated families. Financial strain was evident, with nearly half relying solely on family support and a significant portion contributing jointly with family. Significant financial instability was found, with many students experiencing job loss and income reduction, leading to moderate life satisfaction and lower levels of wellbeing. Students relying on scholarships reported the highest wellbeing and life satisfaction, while those with less than 1 month of savings exhibited the lowest scores.

conclusionThe study highlights the urgent need for holistic interventions to support university students in Bangladesh facing mental health and financial stress due to COVID-19. Health policymakers and nursing managers should establish comprehensive mental health support systems, including counseling and financial literacy programs, while collaborating with local organizations for emergency financial assistance to foster a healthier student population.

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COVID-19 pandemicfinancial stressmental healthquality of lifestudent health

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