scholarly journals Prevalence Of Depression, Anxiety and their Associated Factors among Medical Students of Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

2006 ◽  
Vol 163 (suppl_11) ◽  
pp. S220-S220
Author(s):  
M S Khan ◽  
S Mahmood ◽  
A Badshah ◽  
SU Ali ◽  
Y Jamal
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Prevalence of Depression among the Medical Students in Nepalgunj Medical College

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Binod Kumar Yadav ◽  
Gaurav Jung Shah ◽  
Rahul Yadav ◽  
Rajendra Mahat ◽  
Aayush Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Medical Studies ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Common Mental Health Problem ◽  
Pocket Money ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
The World

Introduction: Mental health is an important aspect of overall health of a person. Depression is a common mental health problem all around the world. According to WHO, as many as 350 million people suffer from depression all over the globe. Medical studies are well known to be stressful for students and psychological problems like depression are quite common among medical students. Although many studies are done on mental health of students worldwide, studies on depression among medical students of Nepal are quite few. Aims: To find out the prevalence of depression among medical students in Nepalgunj Medical College. Methods: A descriptive study was done in the batch of 2016 with a Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI) Questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of depression among the study subjects was found to be 25.9%. Bullying was found to be a strong factor responsible for depression among medical students. Conclusion: Depression was highly prevalent among the medical students. Students who were bullied and had appropriate pocket money suffered from higher levels of depression.

scholarly journals Academic Stress, Anxiety and Depression among the Students of Armed Forces Medical College, Dhaka Cantonment

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molla Muntasir Hossain ◽  
Md Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Academic Stress ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Medical College

Introduction: Study in Medical College can act as a contributing factor in developing depression in medical students which may have possible negative academic and professional consequences. Study in any medical course is perceived as being inherently stressful across the globe. Studies on psychological problems such as academic stress, anxiety and depression among medical students have seen that these disorders are under diagnosed and under treated. In this background the present study was carried out with an aim to assess the magnitude of depression and its associated factors in medical students in AFMC. Objective: To find out the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its associated factors among the students of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Dhaka, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: This descriptive type of cross sectional study was carried out in AFMC, Dhaka, Bangladesh for a period from February to April 2014. A total of 211 students studying from 1styear to 4th year MBBS participated in the study. Depression was assessed by Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) and Beck Depression Inventory(BDI) scoring was used to find out the level of depression. BDI scoring 0-10 was considered as normal ups and downs, 11-20 as mild depression, 21-30 as moderate depression, 31-40 as severe depression and more than 40 as extreme depression. Additional questions regarding socio demographic variables were also included. Data analysis was done by software SPSS 19 for windows. Results: A total of 211 students participated in the study. Among them 86(40.8%) students were reported as having mild to moderate depressive symptoms. Depression was very significantly (p<0.001) higher in 1st year 55(83.3%) than 2nd year 25(38.46%), 3rd year 03(5.45%) and 4th year 03(12%) students. Depression was significantly (p<0.05) higher in Non English Medium background 82(38.8%) than English Medium background 04(1.9%). Conclusion: Depression may be a significant hidden problem for few of the Medical students and mechanisms to identify and help students with mental health problems should be seriously considered. This calls for in-house counseling service and mentorship program at medical colleges for early detection and treatment of these problems that may help in the improvement of academic performance. Journal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh Vol.12(1) 2016: 79-82

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and its Associated Factors among Medical Students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Hadi Said ◽  
Muhammad Addin Nur Hakim Azmi ◽  
Haziqah Mohd Hanapiah ◽  
Anis Wardati Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Shaiful Ehsan Shalihin
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Introduction: Globally, depression is one of the serious problems reported among medical students. Various studies reported that the prevalence of depression among medical students was high due to multiple risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 medical students in IIUM Kuantan. A validated self-reported questionnaire using Depression Anxiety Stress Score 21 was distributed during the second semester of the 2018/2019 session. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the prevalence of depression. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, independent sample T-test, and multiple logistic regression were used to determine the association between risk factors and depression. Result: The prevalence of depression was 39% with 10.5% of them were having severe and extremely severe level of depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed regular physical activity (AOR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.42-0.98) and Tahajjud prayer practice (AOR: 0.76, 95% CI 0.66-0.88) are two protective factors against depression among medical students. Conclusion: About two out of every five IIUM medical students had depression. Regular physical activity and Tahajjud prayer practised may reduce the risk of depression and should be encouraged.

scholarly journals DEPRESSION

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (07) ◽  
pp. 858-863
Author(s):  
Muhammad Luqman Farrukh Nagi ◽  
Syed Tehseen Haider Kazmi ◽  
Khadija Zafar Qureshi ◽  
Kiran Wasiq ◽  
Khadija Sajid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Law And Order ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Psychological stress is prevalent in medical schools and is associated withdepression. The personal and social sacrifices young medical apprentices have to makein order to sustain a fine academic outcome in an exceedingly competitive education setsthem under enormous strain. The estimated prevalence of depression among private medicalstudents has been 19% in United States, 49% in India, and 60% in Pakistan. Pakistan boastshighest prevalence of depression globally among undergraduate private medical students.Additionally a lack of any prior study in this institution, this study aimed to find prevalence ofdepression in the undergraduate private medical college of Lahore. Setting: The subjects werestudents of Shalamar Medical and Dental College, Lahore a private institution, in a metropolitanurban population. Study Design: Cross sectional study based on systematic random samplingtechnique. Methods: A modified, self-administered, structured questionnaire based onGoldberg’s depression scale was distributed to a sample of 240 subjects during March 2014,till October 2014. Higher total scores refer to higher depression levels. Prior to the initiation ofresearch permission was sought from the institution’s ethical review committee. The data entryand analyses were done in SPSS for Windows version 20.0. Results: The response rate was80%. The age of students (n= 164) averaged 21.1 ±1.4 years. The prevalence of depressionamong undergraduate medical students of our setting was almost 63% (n= 122). Thirty onepercent (n=59) were possibly mildly depressed, 9% (n=17) borderline depressed, 19%(n=37) mild to moderate cases, 20% (n=39) moderate to severe cases and 3 % (n=6) wereseverely depressed students. Almost 85% (n= 40) of the students from second year sufferedfrom depression the highest prevalence among all undergraduate medical years. A substantial41% (n= 36) and 42 % (n= 37) of students suffering from depression admitted to the use oftaking stimulants like amphetamines and caffeine respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence ofdepression is highest among the students of second academic year. Terminal illness of a familymember and effect of law and order situation of the country also compromise the mental healthof undergraduate medical students.

scholarly journals Assessment of depression among medical students during COVID-19 in a southern state of India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jilu Anna Mathew ◽  
Evin Siby ◽  
Arun George Alex ◽  
Gouri Krishna B. S. ◽  
Merlin Moni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern State ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Student Community ◽  
Psychological Disturbances ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background: The COVID-19 lockdown has caused increased psychological disturbances among the student community. Medical students are susceptible to mental stressors and thus more likely to be affected by the pandemic. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress in medical students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Kerala along with the associated socio-demographic factors.Methods: A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students during COVID-19 lockdown in a southern state of India. Collected data included socio-demographic details and depression, anxiety and stress scale-21 (DASS-21). Chi square test was used to determine the association of depression, anxiety and stress with the socio-demographic factors.Results: A total of 760 students were invited to partake in this study. 702 satisfied the inclusion criteria and completed the evaluation, giving a response rate of 92.4%. Among the participants 67.4% were female and 32.6% were males. Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among medical students were 55.1%, 33.2% and 29.4% respectively. It was found that both male and female students experienced the same levels of depression (p=0.533) during the pandemic. Students studying in private self-financing medical colleges experienced more anxiety compared to students at government medical college (p=0.008) during the pandemic. It was also observed that prevalence of depression (58.4%) was highest among first year medical students.Conclusions: The study revealed that depression, anxiety and stress were prevalent in majority of medical students during the pandemic.

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Study Of The Prevalence Of Depression Among The Male Post-Graduate Medical Students Of Gauhati Medical College And Hospital, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Heemanshu Shekhar Gogoi
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Common Mental Disorder ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Mild Depression ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Graduate Medical ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression is defined according to the WHO as a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. One-fourth to one-third of the post-graduate medical trainees and residents develop clinical depression at some point in their training period although much higher rates were reported in some other studies. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of depression along with its different degrees among the male post-graduate students in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Material and method: This study was performed on 120 male post-graduate medical students according to inclusion and exclusion criterias. The ‘Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)’ was used for evaluating depression. Result: The prevalence of depression among the male post-graduate medical students is 37% (mild depression-16%, moderate depression-14%, severe depression-7% and lastly very severe depression -0%) in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital. Conclusion: This study shows that the male post-graduate medical students are suffering from psychological distress which is leading them into depression. This issue should be properly addressed because of its possible impact on quality of health care services in teaching hospitals and on training outcome.

scholarly journals Is depression a concern among medical students: a cross sectional study in different academic years of a private medical college in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 3177
Author(s):  
Farzana Hamid ◽  
Syed Ahmad Moosa ◽  
Syed Moosa M.A. Quaium ◽  
A. K. Fazlul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Major Depression ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
North East ◽  
Moderate Depression ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression

Background: Depression is not uncommon among medical students all over the world. Few studies have been conducted so far in Bangladesh to depict its actual prevalence and severity. So, the aim of this study was to assess the severity of depression and the level of difficulty faced by medical students in different academic years.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in North East medical college of Bangladesh from January 2018 to June 2018 involving 443 students from 1st year to 5th year. Students were instructed to fill up the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) which incorporates diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM-IV) depression diagnostic criteria categorized as no, mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depression and also evaluates their level of function.Results: The prevalence of depression was quite high (79.68%). 196 (44.24%) and 157 (35.44%) students had mild and major depression respectively, while 90 (20.32%) showed no depression. Students with major depression were scored as moderate depression 24.38%, moderately severe depression 8.35%, and severe depression 2.71%. Moderate depression was significantly higher in year 1 and year 2 students in comparison to year 3, 4 and 5. Students from year 1 to year 5 with mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression experienced varying degree of difficulty in their daily activities. Almost all the students in all years with severe depression found themselves very difficult or extremely difficult to cope.Conclusions: High prevalence of depression among medical students is really alarming and underlying factors need to be addressed.

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