Affiliation:
1. Noakhali Science and Technology University
2. University of Dhaka
3. The University of Texas at El Paso
4. University of New South Wales
Abstract
Abstract
Aim
This study aims to evaluate the factors associated with addictive behaviour and the mental health of adolescents aged 11–17.
Subject and Methods:
Bivariate analysis and weight-adjusted logistic regression were fitted to a sample size of 2989 adolescents in Bangladesh.
Results
One in ten and one in four adolescents had different substance addictions and some forms of mental health condition, respectively. Sex of participants, being bullied, use of tobacco among parents, parental understanding of their adolescent’s problems, and food affordability were significantly associated with addictive behaviours of adolescents. Bullied males with non-empathetic parents were found to be more vulnerable to addictive behaviors and bullied females showed higher tendencies to mental health issues.
Conclusion
Identifying the vulnerable cohorts and designing interventional policies alongside collaborative efforts can pave the way to sound health and well-being for youths in Bangladesh.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC