Suicide Among Physicians and Medical Students in Bangladesh: Variations in Associated Factors

Background: Although health professionals and medical students may be at higher risk for suicide due to occupational stress, academic pressure, and access to lethal methods, evidence regarding suicide among these groups in Bangladesh remains limited. Objective: To examine and compare suicide methods, locations, and reported associated factors between medical students and physicians in Bangladesh. Methods: value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings suggest differences in reported associated factors between medical students and physicians in Bangladesh. Academic stress appeared more frequently among students, whereas marital discord was more commonly reported among physicians. These preliminary findings may help inform future suicide prevention initiatives targeting different career stages within the medical profession.