Abstract

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of and factors associated with suicidal ideation among university students in Bangladesh. We collected cross-sectional data from 407 students aged between 18 and 27 years at Jahangirnagar University (Dhaka, Bangladesh), using a convenience sampling technique. Of the total sample, 13.8% reported having suicidal ideation during the past 12 months. In multiple logistic regression analysis, being female, being a fifth-year student, lower socioeconomic status, exposure to traumatic events, family suicide history, and depression were associated with suicidal ideation. The findings emphasize the need for appropriate support services for university students with a focus on mental health wellbeing and suicide prevention.

摘要

本研究旨在确定孟加拉国大学生自杀意念的流行率和相关因素。我们使用便利抽样技术从贾汉吉尔纳加尔大学（孟加拉国达卡）收集了 407 名 18 至 27 岁学生的横断面数据。在总样本中，13.8% 的人报告在过去 12 个月内有过自杀念头。在多元逻辑回归分析中，女性、五年级学生、较低的社会经济地位、遭受创伤事件、家庭自杀史和抑郁症与自杀意念有关。调查结果强调需要为大学生提供适当的支持服务，重点是心理健康和预防自杀。