Bangladeshi Population PTSD Survey Following the 2024 Student Uprising

Bangladesh was the focus of a cross-sectional survey examining trauma symptoms within three months of the July 2024 student-led uprising. The dataset includes responses from 207 participants with a mean age of 27.6 years and uses the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). It was authored by Juma Rahman and published on figshare in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Estimate the prevalence of probable PTSD based on PCL-5 scores and demographic factors.
• Analyze associations between sociodemographic variables and trauma symptom severity using regression models.
• Compare symptom clusters (e.g., negative thoughts/feelings) across different generational cohorts like Gen Z and Millennials.
• Calculate Population Attributable Fractions to understand the contribution of exposures like age group and gender to PTSD risk.
• Inform the design of culturally appropriate mental health interventions for populations affected by large-scale demonstrations.

Strengths

• Dataset includes 207 survey participants with a reported mean age of 27.6 years.
• Analysis uses a standardized clinical instrument, the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5).
• Results are broken down by specific demographic groups, including gender (53.7% women) and region (e.g., Khulna 66.7%).

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is small at 169.9 KB, indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

One-off online cross-sectional survey combined with a sensitization workshop.

Time Range

Survey conducted within three months following the July 2024 uprising.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-12 05:43:08; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Bangladesh, with specific mentions of Chattogram and Khulna regions.