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Risk of eating disorders and mental health problems among Bangladeshi adolescents

Year: 2026

Type: dataset

Abstract: This study investigated the prevalence and association between eating disorders (EDs) and mental health problems among school and college students in Bangladesh. The data was obtained from a cross-sectional study using random sampling techniques with 1185 students from selected schools and colleges in Dhaka city in 2024. The Eating Attitudes Test questionnaire (EAT-26) was used to investigate ED symptoms, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scales (DASS-21) were used to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress.

Source: Mendeley Data

DOI: 10.17632/62jzxxsf6s

Authors: Akter, Mahfuza, Sakib, Md Nazmus, Bhuiyan, Ziad Rahman, Hossen, Ikram, Paul, Ashish, Limon, Muzibul Haque, Munny, Farzana Akter, Tisha, Atifa Tanjim, Imita, Raiyaan Tabassum, Mehjabin, Kashfia, Bethi, Kulsuma Bahar, Yusuf, Sumaiya, Hossain, Md Jubayer

Institutions: Bangladesh University of Professionals, North South University, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka National Medical College, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7147449201

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