Fatigue, Internet Addiction and Symptoms of Long COVID—A Cross-Sectional Study of Polish Students DOI Open Access
Anna Zalewska, Monika Gałczyk

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 3383 - 3383

Published: June 9, 2024

Introduction: Fatigue is the most persistent symptom in patients with long COVID. Moreover, Internet addiction itself has become a pandemic long-term effect. The aim of this study was to investigate degree fatigue and group students COVID-19 determine relationship between without COVID symptoms. Material methods: A cross-sectional conducted among 402 Polish aged 19-26. 183 who had signaled presence symptoms, which corresponded 45.5% surveyed group. Modified Impact Scale used assess level fatigue, Kimberly Young questionnaire addiction. Results: 19.7% (95% c.i.: 15.9-23.9%) moderate dependence (Internet measure value 50 points or more). Most them did not complain high levels fatigue. Higher were observed subjects symptoms (MFIS mean 26.5 vs. 17.7 others; p = 0.0000 ***). higher respondents' dependence, more they tended feel tired (correlations stronger those symptoms: rS 0.23; 0.0017 **). Conclusions: In view results obtained, presented here potential contribute international debate on health consequences strategies address them. provides data that may be useful development educational policies target psychophysical well-being This process should considered as endeavor.

Language: Английский

Undergraduate students' career perceptions due to pandemic: A study from Bangladesh DOI Open Access
M. Habib, Zobayer Ahmed, Md Abu Bakkar Siddik

et al.

International Journal of Social Sciences and Education Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 119 - 128

Published: June 29, 2024

This study examined how the Covid-19 outbreak affected Bangladeshi undergraduates' career planning. The primary purpose of this qualitative was met by 15 in-depth interviews, four key informant interviews (KIIs), one Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and illustrated case studies. During in Bangladesh, many undergraduates worried about job security. Many considered government professions safest most prepared for them. Another group higher education overseas settled a developed country. emphasizes need crisis-related professional development policies. Global emergencies affect analysis will help stakeholders develop solutions.

Language: Английский

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Childhood sexual abuse, internet addiction, problematic pornography use, and depression among medical students in Bangladesh DOI
Md Abu Bakkar Siddik, Md. Rajwanullha Shakil, Mahedi Hasan

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 18, 2024

Abstract Background Due to several factors (eg. sexual abuse, academic pressure), medical students go through significant mental health issues such as internet addiction (IA), problematic use of pornography (PPU), and depression. This study aimed assess the prevalence childhood abuse (CSA) history, IA, PPU, depression among associated factors. Methodology: Childhood Young’s Internet Addiction Test (IAT-20), Brief Pornography Screener (BPS), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), other sociodemographic information were collected an online Google form across Bangladesh in this cross-sectional study. Descriptive analysis, Pearson chi-square test, ordinal logistic regression employed prevalence, factors, gender-based assessment. Later, correlation between dependent variables, a bivariate co-relation matrix was employed. Results A total 3264 participated with mean age 21.5 years old. we found that 28.3% had history CSA, them 7.35% male, 20.96% female. 70.2% 62.1% addicted 50.4% depressed. Gender, college type, marital status, PPU effect on increasing participants positively related each other. Conclusion The many Students must discuss their CSA-related experiences. To protect children from lawmakers should pass legislation. Eliminating IA requires psychological therapy for students. Marriage may reduce depression, encouraging stakeholders explore its effects. Finally, public awareness is essential.

Language: Английский

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Applications of Hierarchical Classification Techniques for Classifying Anxiety Among Undergraduate Admission Candidates in Bangladesh DOI Creative Commons
Akher Ali,

Afroza Sultana,

Md Abu Bakkar Siddik

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Abstract Background The undergraduate entrance exam, which is required for admission to either Bangladesh's public higher education institutions or medical institutions, one of among the most important investigations in a student's life. purpose current research was employ sophisticated machine learning techniques determine clinical anxiety prevalence Bangladeshi participants while additionally discovering associated risks. Methods A total 5239 individuals were randomly sampled and surveyed using General Anxiety Disorders Scale (GAD-7) assess anxiety. Boruta found predicting factors. We evaluated decision tree (DT), support vector machines (SVM), random forest algorithm (RF), extreme gradient boost (XGBoost) traditional classification (TC) as well hierarchical (HC), their performance parameters Confusion matrix, ROC curves, cross-validation. Results Among respondents, one-third them reported severe level Participants' family problems, drug addiction, eleven more selected risk factors by Boruta. tested based on two different techniques, considered classification. Overall, terms local xtreme boosting model (Accuracy = 0.926, Sensitivity 0.987, Specificity 0.22, F-score 0.963, AUC 0.71) performed better authentically predicted Conclusion findings offer legislators, stakeholders, household members an opportunity address this significant crisis proactively through enhanced policy, concentrated psychological well-being promotion, development extremely effective mental health services.

Language: Английский

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Police perpetrated male child sexual abuse in Bangladeshi street-connected boys DOI Creative Commons
Md Abu Bakkar Siddik

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Abstract The street-connected adolescents in Bangladesh are one of the most vulnerable demographics. Given characteristics their living environment, it is probable that they may experience various sorts mistreatment, including physical and sexual assault, perhaps even at hands law enforcement. objective this research was to investigate lived experiences who have been subjected assault by policemen. A total 11 boys participated qualitative research. researchers used applied thematic analysis, a method adheres principles description, identify significant themes after interview. study revealed four main themes: abuse, repetitive forceful oral penetration assault. Additionally, has shown police perpetrators position power engage abuse adolescents. To protect youth from perpetrators, government must implement appropriate measures. department should press charges against those engaged crime provide specialized training for policemen interact with young people.

Language: Английский

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Fatigue, Internet Addiction and Symptoms of Long COVID—A Cross-Sectional Study of Polish Students DOI Open Access
Anna Zalewska, Monika Gałczyk

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(12), P. 3383 - 3383

Published: June 9, 2024

Introduction: Fatigue is the most persistent symptom in patients with long COVID. Moreover, Internet addiction itself has become a pandemic long-term effect. The aim of this study was to investigate degree fatigue and group students COVID-19 determine relationship between without COVID symptoms. Material methods: A cross-sectional conducted among 402 Polish aged 19-26. 183 who had signaled presence symptoms, which corresponded 45.5% surveyed group. Modified Impact Scale used assess level fatigue, Kimberly Young questionnaire addiction. Results: 19.7% (95% c.i.: 15.9-23.9%) moderate dependence (Internet measure value 50 points or more). Most them did not complain high levels fatigue. Higher were observed subjects symptoms (MFIS mean 26.5 vs. 17.7 others; p = 0.0000 ***). higher respondents' dependence, more they tended feel tired (correlations stronger those symptoms: rS 0.23; 0.0017 **). Conclusions: In view results obtained, presented here potential contribute international debate on health consequences strategies address them. provides data that may be useful development educational policies target psychophysical well-being This process should considered as endeavor.

Language: Английский

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