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However, evidence regarding their mental health status in Bangladesh is limited. This study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, and stress among healthcare professionals enrolled in a Master of Public Health program in Bangladesh.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional study involved 280 healthcare professionals engaged as public health students at a private university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Demographic, clinical, organizational and mental health related data was collected using an online self-administered questionnaire. Mental health status was assessed by DASS-21 Scale. Regression analyses were performed to examine relationships between outcome and exposure variables.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results showed that 26.4% of respondents were depressed, 35.4% were anxious, and 16.4% were stressed. Depression was significantly higher among single individuals (AOR, 4.06; 95% CI 1.69-9.69; P=0.01), younger respondents (AOR, 2.48; 95% CI 1.23-5.04; P=0.01), those with smaller families (AOR, 2.91; 95% CI 1.51-5.59; P=0.01), and those with comorbidities (AOR, 2.49; 95% CI 1.34-4.62; P=0.01). Anxiety was more prevalent in females (AOR, 3.12; 95% CI 1.29-7.52; P=0.01), singles (AOR, 2.64; 95% CI 1.10-6.35; P=0.03), and had \u22641 child (AOR, 1.90; 95% CI 1.06-3.41; P=0.03) and those comorbidities (AOR, 2.49; 95% CI 1.34-4.62; P=0.01). Stress was higher in younger individuals (AOR, 2.89; 95% CI 1.27-6.63; P = 0.01), those with smaller families (AOR, 2.23; 95% CI 1.09-4.59; P=0.03), and those with comorbidities (AOR, 2.46; 95% CI 1.26-4.79; P=0.01).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A substantial prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was observed among healthcare professionals. Depression was associated with single, younger age, smaller families, and comorbidities. Anxiety was linked to female, single, having \u22641 child, and comorbidities, while stress related to younger age, smaller families, and comorbid conditions. 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