Firoj Al-Mamun
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 4598918 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Firoj Al-Mamun |
| PRENOMES | Firoj |
| SOBRENOME | Al-Mamun |
| ASSINATURA | AL-MAMUN F |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of South Asia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4611-9624 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Problematic TikTok and Facebook Use Among Bangladeshi Adolescents
Facebook and TikTok are two of the most popular social media platforms, especially among adolescents in Bangladesh. Although generalized problematic social media use among young adults in Bangladesh has been explored, specific problematic use of social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok among adolescents and their associated risk factors remains underexplored. A sample of 1,183 adolescents was recruited from the Kurigram district of Bang…
Mapping the symptom structure of internet gaming disorder among adolescents
Fear of missing out and escapism mediate the relationship between loneliness and both problematic social media and problematic smartphone use
Research experience and career factors in relation to mental health problems
BACKGROUND: Mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia, are increasingly prevalent among university students and graduates, especially those involved in academic research. The impact of research-related characteristics on mental health remains underexplored. AIM: We examined this relationship using machine learning alongside traditional statistical analyses and GIS mapping. METHODS: Data from 508 university students and gra…
Problematic Gaming Behavior Among Adolescents in Bangladesh
With the increasing accessibility of digital technologies, problematic gaming behaviors, including Gaming Disorder (GD) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), have become growing public health concern among adolescents. These behaviors are shaped by a complex interplay of demographic, psychosocial, and environmental factors. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of GD and IGD among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. A cross-sectiona…
Predicting substance use behaviors among students taking university entrance test
The psychometric properties of the Bangla Nomophobia Questionnaire
Nomophobia (the fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it) is an area of growing research interest. The 20-item Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) is the most popular instrument to assess nomophobia. However, there is no validated scale to assess nomophobia in Bangladesh. The present study translated and validated the NMP-Q into Bangla. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 585 university studen…
Associations of adverse childhood experiences with mental health and behaviors among adolescents
The high burden and cumulative association of ACEs with adolescent mental health and behavioral outcomes underscore the need for trauma-informed, culturally appropriate mental health interventions to support adolescent well-being in Bangladesh
Predicting Non-suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal ideation (SI) represent significant mental health challenges among university students. In low- and middle-income contexts like Bangladesh, there is limited understanding of how these behaviors differentially affect students with and without mental illness. This study addresses these gaps by investigating the prevalence and risk factors of NSSI and SI, with stratified analyses by mental illness status,…
Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitudes towards Second-Hand Smoking Exposure Among University Students
Despite extensive global research on second-hand smoking (SHS) exposure, there is a noticeable lack of studies focusing on the knowledge and attitudes of university students in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study aimed to address this gap by assessing the levels of knowledge and attitudes towards SHS exposure among university students in Bangladesh. Utilizing a convenience sampling technique, data were collected from 383 university students, e…
Predictive Modeling of Comorbid Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Prospective University Students
Prospective university students are highly susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors associated with comorbid depression and anxiety suffering, integrating GIS and Machine Learning techniques to comprehensively understand their spatial distribution and predictive factors. Data from 1485 participants were collected via a cross-sectional survey, encompassing socio-dem…
Exploring prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi graduates
Depression and anxiety are common mental health issues globally, yet limited research has focused on job seekers in Bangladesh. This study examines the prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi graduates seeking employment. A cross-sectional study was conducted among graduates from two public universities in Bangladesh, using face-to-face interviews and a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were collec…
Lifetime and past-year suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh
Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical and psychological changes, yet there is limited understanding of suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh. To address this gap, the MeLiSA study utilizing a two-stage stratified cluster sampling approach was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation, plans and attempts among adolescents. A total of 1,496 participants were recruited …
Exploring mental health literacy among prospective university students using GIS techniques in Bangladesh
Prospective university students experience substantial academic stressors and psychological vulnerabilities, yet their mental health literacy (MHL) remains inadequately explored. This study investigates four dimensions of MHL - help-seeking behaviors, stigma, knowledge about mental health and understanding of mental illnesses. Besides, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques are employed to analyze spatial disparities in MHL, which is the …
Past-year substance use behaviors among university admission test-takers
University entrance test-takers are a vulnerable group of students transitioning from adolescence to youth, a peak time for adopting unhealthy behaviors. However, limited studies investigate substance use behaviors among this group. This study aimed to investigate the current (past 12 months) prevalence, associated risk factors, and geographic distribution of substance use behaviors, employing spatial analysis to identify regional disparities. A …
Adaptation and Validation of School Burnout Inventory-Bangla and Its Predictive Factors Among Adolescents
School burnout (SB) among adolescents is a growing concern, yet there has been limited research in Bangladesh. This study aims to address this gap by validating the School Burnout Inventory (SBI) in Bangla and investigating the predictive factors of SB among high-school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. The study employed a cross-sectional design, recruiting participants from various high schools across urban and rural areas. Data were collected t…
Suicidal behaviors among high school graduates with preexisting mental health problems
Background: Suicidal behavior among adolescents with mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, is a critical issue. This study explores the prevalence and predictors of past-year suicidal behaviors among Bangladeshi high school graduates, employing both traditional statistical and machine learning methods. Aims: To investigate the prevalence and predictors of past-year suicidal behaviors among high school graduates with mental heal…
A network analysis of the Internet Disorder Scale–Short Form (IDS9-SF)
The Internet Disorder Scale–Short Form (IDS9-SF) is a validated instrument assessing internet disorder which modified the internet gaming disorder criteria proposed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, the relationships between the nine items in the IDS9-SF are rarely investigated. The present study used network analysis to investigate the features of the IDS9-SF among three populatio…
Trend and gender-based association of the Bangladeshi student suicide during the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Students are one of the most vulnerable groups to suicide. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a Bangladeshi study was conducted assessing their suicide patterns regarding gender-based associations. But how has the pandemic changed the Bangladeshi students' suicide patterns is not studied yet, which is investigated herein. Besides, for the first time, this study provides GIS-based distribution of suicide cases across the country's administr…
Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) Across China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran
The popularity and advancement of smartphones generate a new phenomenon of smartphone addiction. To promote early identification of individuals at risk of smartphone addiction, healthcare providers could assess if an individual has nomophobia (i.e., anxiety and worry of having no smartphone at hand). The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) across four countries: China, Bangladesh, Pa…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on lifestyle patterns
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted individuals to deviate from normal lifestyle behaviors. But, there is a paucity of studies conducted in Bangladesh assessing how lifestyle patterns (i.e., smoking, drug use, physical exercise) have changed after the pandemic, which was investigated in this study. Methods: An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among a total of 756 Bangladeshi young adults between April 1 a…
Facebook use and its predictive factors among students
Findings suggest interventions should be implemented for students with a special focus on medical students who had higher score of PFU than other types of students
Psychometric Validation of the Bangla Fear of Covid-19 Scale
The recently developed Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item uni-dimensional scale that assesses the severity of fears of COVID-19. Given the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh, we aimed to translate and validate the FCV-19S in Bangla. The forward-backward translation method was used to translate the English version of the questionnaire into Bangla. The reliability and validity properties of the Bangla FCV-19S were rigorous…
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Psychometric Validation of the Bangla Fear of Covid-19 Scale
The recently developed Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item uni-dimensional scale that assesses the severity of fears of COVID-19. Given the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh, we aimed to translate and validate the FCV-19S in Bangla. The forward-backward translation method was used to translate the English version of the questionnaire into Bangla. The reliability and validity properties of the Bangla FCV-19S were rigorous…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on lifestyle patterns
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted individuals to deviate from normal lifestyle behaviors. But, there is a paucity of studies conducted in Bangladesh assessing how lifestyle patterns (i.e., smoking, drug use, physical exercise) have changed after the pandemic, which was investigated in this study. Methods: An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among a total of 756 Bangladeshi young adults between April 1 a…
Facebook use and its predictive factors among students
Findings suggest interventions should be implemented for students with a special focus on medical students who had higher score of PFU than other types of students
A network analysis of the Internet Disorder Scale–Short Form (IDS9-SF)
The Internet Disorder Scale–Short Form (IDS9-SF) is a validated instrument assessing internet disorder which modified the internet gaming disorder criteria proposed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, the relationships between the nine items in the IDS9-SF are rarely investigated. The present study used network analysis to investigate the features of the IDS9-SF among three populatio…
Trend and gender-based association of the Bangladeshi student suicide during the Covid-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: Students are one of the most vulnerable groups to suicide. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a Bangladeshi study was conducted assessing their suicide patterns regarding gender-based associations. But how has the pandemic changed the Bangladeshi students' suicide patterns is not studied yet, which is investigated herein. Besides, for the first time, this study provides GIS-based distribution of suicide cases across the country's administr…
Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) Across China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran
The popularity and advancement of smartphones generate a new phenomenon of smartphone addiction. To promote early identification of individuals at risk of smartphone addiction, healthcare providers could assess if an individual has nomophobia (i.e., anxiety and worry of having no smartphone at hand). The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) across four countries: China, Bangladesh, Pa…
Exploring mental health literacy among prospective university students using GIS techniques in Bangladesh
Prospective university students experience substantial academic stressors and psychological vulnerabilities, yet their mental health literacy (MHL) remains inadequately explored. This study investigates four dimensions of MHL - help-seeking behaviors, stigma, knowledge about mental health and understanding of mental illnesses. Besides, Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques are employed to analyze spatial disparities in MHL, which is the …
Past-year substance use behaviors among university admission test-takers
University entrance test-takers are a vulnerable group of students transitioning from adolescence to youth, a peak time for adopting unhealthy behaviors. However, limited studies investigate substance use behaviors among this group. This study aimed to investigate the current (past 12 months) prevalence, associated risk factors, and geographic distribution of substance use behaviors, employing spatial analysis to identify regional disparities. A …
Adaptation and Validation of School Burnout Inventory-Bangla and Its Predictive Factors Among Adolescents
School burnout (SB) among adolescents is a growing concern, yet there has been limited research in Bangladesh. This study aims to address this gap by validating the School Burnout Inventory (SBI) in Bangla and investigating the predictive factors of SB among high-school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. The study employed a cross-sectional design, recruiting participants from various high schools across urban and rural areas. Data were collected t…
Suicidal behaviors among high school graduates with preexisting mental health problems
Background: Suicidal behavior among adolescents with mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, is a critical issue. This study explores the prevalence and predictors of past-year suicidal behaviors among Bangladeshi high school graduates, employing both traditional statistical and machine learning methods. Aims: To investigate the prevalence and predictors of past-year suicidal behaviors among high school graduates with mental heal…
Predicting substance use behaviors among students taking university entrance test
The psychometric properties of the Bangla Nomophobia Questionnaire
Nomophobia (the fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it) is an area of growing research interest. The 20-item Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) is the most popular instrument to assess nomophobia. However, there is no validated scale to assess nomophobia in Bangladesh. The present study translated and validated the NMP-Q into Bangla. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 585 university studen…
Associations of adverse childhood experiences with mental health and behaviors among adolescents
The high burden and cumulative association of ACEs with adolescent mental health and behavioral outcomes underscore the need for trauma-informed, culturally appropriate mental health interventions to support adolescent well-being in Bangladesh
Predicting Non-suicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Ideation Among University Students
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal ideation (SI) represent significant mental health challenges among university students. In low- and middle-income contexts like Bangladesh, there is limited understanding of how these behaviors differentially affect students with and without mental illness. This study addresses these gaps by investigating the prevalence and risk factors of NSSI and SI, with stratified analyses by mental illness status,…
Factors Influencing Knowledge and Attitudes towards Second-Hand Smoking Exposure Among University Students
Despite extensive global research on second-hand smoking (SHS) exposure, there is a noticeable lack of studies focusing on the knowledge and attitudes of university students in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study aimed to address this gap by assessing the levels of knowledge and attitudes towards SHS exposure among university students in Bangladesh. Utilizing a convenience sampling technique, data were collected from 383 university students, e…
Predictive Modeling of Comorbid Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Prospective University Students
Prospective university students are highly susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors associated with comorbid depression and anxiety suffering, integrating GIS and Machine Learning techniques to comprehensively understand their spatial distribution and predictive factors. Data from 1485 participants were collected via a cross-sectional survey, encompassing socio-dem…
Exploring prevalence and factors associated with depression and anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi graduates
Depression and anxiety are common mental health issues globally, yet limited research has focused on job seekers in Bangladesh. This study examines the prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety symptoms among Bangladeshi graduates seeking employment. A cross-sectional study was conducted among graduates from two public universities in Bangladesh, using face-to-face interviews and a semi-structured questionnaire. Data were collec…
Lifetime and past-year suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh
Adolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical and psychological changes, yet there is limited understanding of suicidal behaviors among adolescents in Bangladesh. To address this gap, the MeLiSA study utilizing a two-stage stratified cluster sampling approach was conducted to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of suicidal ideation, plans and attempts among adolescents. A total of 1,496 participants were recruited …
Problematic TikTok and Facebook Use Among Bangladeshi Adolescents
Facebook and TikTok are two of the most popular social media platforms, especially among adolescents in Bangladesh. Although generalized problematic social media use among young adults in Bangladesh has been explored, specific problematic use of social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok among adolescents and their associated risk factors remains underexplored. A sample of 1,183 adolescents was recruited from the Kurigram district of Bang…
Mapping the symptom structure of internet gaming disorder among adolescents
Fear of missing out and escapism mediate the relationship between loneliness and both problematic social media and problematic smartphone use
Research experience and career factors in relation to mental health problems
BACKGROUND: Mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and insomnia, are increasingly prevalent among university students and graduates, especially those involved in academic research. The impact of research-related characteristics on mental health remains underexplored. AIM: We examined this relationship using machine learning alongside traditional statistical analyses and GIS mapping. METHODS: Data from 508 university students and gra…
Problematic Gaming Behavior Among Adolescents in Bangladesh
With the increasing accessibility of digital technologies, problematic gaming behaviors, including Gaming Disorder (GD) and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), have become growing public health concern among adolescents. These behaviors are shaped by a complex interplay of demographic, psychosocial, and environmental factors. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of GD and IGD among school-going adolescents in Bangladesh. A cross-sectiona…
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