scholarly journals Temporomandibular disorders among medical students in China: prevalence, biological and psychological risk factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Wu ◽  
Zelun Huang ◽  
Yong Chen ◽  
Yifan Chen ◽  
Zhongqiang Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Sleep Bruxism ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Anterior Teeth ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Medical University ◽  
Psychological Risk

Abstract Background The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and their associated biological and psychological factors in Chinese university students. Methods A total of 754 students were included from Zunyi Medical University, each participant completed questionnaires and clinical examinations according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders. Results The overall prevalence of TMD was 31.7% among medical students. Subjects with TMD had a high prevalence of bruxism, empty chewing, unilateral chewing, chewing gum, anterior teeth overbite, anterior teeth overjet, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. Moreover, sleep bruxism, empty chewing, unilateral chewing, anterior teeth overbite, depression, and anxiety were the strongest risk factors for TMD. Conclusions Individuals with TMD have a high prevalence of psychological distress and oral parafunctional habits. Except for the psychological factors associated with TMD, bruxism, abnormal chewing, and malocclusion also shared similar risks for TMD.

scholarly journals ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDYING IN GEORGIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 886-893
Author(s):  
Ann Rekhviashvili ◽  
Tamar Kandashvili ◽  
Tamar Giorgobiani ◽  
David Gordeladze
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Blood Pressure Level ◽  
Associate Professor ◽  
Pressure Level ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Medical University

Background & objectives:Existence of anxiety and depression among students has growing tendency in the world. Purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among international medical students studying in Georgia and their association with the body weight and blood pressure level. Methods: 70 international medical students (mean age±SD 22.67±2.65) were included in the study. All participantsfilled in anonymous questionnaires, which included socio-demographic data, blood pressure level, presence of diabetes mellitus, eating habits and body mass index (BMI). For an assessment of anxiety and depression was used Hospital Scale of Anxiety and Depression. Results:In comparison with hypertensive or prehypertensive population, normotensive subjects had significantly lower depression and anxiety scores (P<0.001 for both). Hypertensive students had higher anxiety score than prehypertensive individuals (P=0.03). Therefore, depression score was not different between hypertensive and prehypertensive subjects. Study showed a positive correlation between blood pressure, BMI, depression and anxiety scores (P<0.005). Interpretation and conclusion: High prevalence of depression, anxiety, prehypertension, non-healthy eating habits and lifestyle among international medical students points out on the need to identify and treat mental health problems as early as possible to prevent possible serious sequelae. Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression among International Students Studying in Georgia Ann Rekhviashvili MD, PhD.1, Tamar Kandashvili MD, PhD.2, Tamar Giorgobiani3, David Gordeladze MD, PhD.4 1. Affiliation: Associate Professor and Chief of the Internal Medicine Department at the PetreShotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy. Chief of the Arterial Hypertension and Vascular Study Center at the Al. Aladashvili Clinical Hospital. Tbilisi, Georgia. 2. Affiliation: Associate Professor at the Tbilisi State Medical University. Tbilisi, Georgia 3. Affiliation: Assistant Professor at the Tbilisi State Medical University. Tbilisi, Georgia 4. Affiliation: Professor, Chief of the 3rd Department of Internal Medicine at the Tbilisi State Medical University. Tbilisi, Georgia.

scholarly journals Prevalence of depression among Libyan medical students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-203
Author(s):  
Roba F. Sherif ◽  
◽  
Nagat M. Saeed ◽  
Gofran A. Sherif ◽  
Khiria S. Rabab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
Great Pressure ◽  
Severity Of Depression ◽  
Medical University

Introduction: Psychological stress is a common psychiatric disorder in medical students and sometimes is associated with depression. Students at university usually met a great pressure that they face in their study life and to the hard circumstances in the everyday life. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of depression and stress among university medical students in Libya. Materials and methods: Data was collected by three different questionnaires: the first questionnaire is 6-ITEM Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS), the second questionnaire is Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) which are used to diagnose and to assess the severity of depression. The third questionnaire is a simplified self-scoring test for evaluating stress and tension levels. The three questionnaires have all been distributed to the medical sciences students at University of Tripoli in March and May, 2019. According to the registered students in the academic year, 2018/2019, the sample size was composed of 170 students. Results: The major finding of screening revealed that 45% of the total students suffering from depression during their study. This high prevalence composed of mild and moderate type of depression among the students (45% and 25%, respectively). On the other hand, about 40% and 50% of the students have identified as mild and moderate stress, respectively. About 10% of the students have detected as severe stress. Conclusions: This study indicates a high prevalence of mild and moderate depression among medical university students in Libya. Results suggest that university mental health services and programs addressing the students are highly recommended.

Social Inequalities, Psychological Risk and Resilience, and Health

2018 ◽  
pp. 412-430
Author(s):  
Jennifer Morozink Boylan ◽  
Christopher L. Coe ◽  
Carol D. Ryff
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Social Inequalities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Risk And Resilience ◽  
Biopsychosocial Perspective ◽  
Psychological Risk

Epidemiological evidence from the Midlife in the United States and other studies shows robust socioeconomic disparities in mental and physical health outcomes. Considerable heterogeneity exists in health within socioeconomic strata; not all socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals exhibit poor health. Evidence is presented supporting an integrative conceptual framework wherein psychological factors moderate the association between socioeconomic status and health, illuminating unique risk and resilience profiles. Regarding protective factors, distinctions between hedonic well-being and eudaimonic well-being are highlighted. Regarding psychological risk factors, the focus is on the experience and expression of anger. Several pathways through which socioeconomic and psychological factors may affect health, including health behaviors, emotion regulation, and physiological responses to stress are considered. The chapter concludes with directions for future research, including efforts to integrate psychological strengths and risk factors and the need for longitudinal and intervention approaches to address the public health issue of health disparities from a biopsychosocial perspective.

scholarly journals Psychological risk factors and the course of depression and anxiety disorders: A review of 15 years of NESDA research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sascha Y. Struijs ◽  
Peter J. de Jong ◽  
Bertus F. Jeronimus ◽  
Willem van der Does ◽  
Harriëtte Riese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Course Of Depression

scholarly journals Risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in students of Samara State Medical University on MMM-18 registry data

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-53
Author(s):  
Anatolii O. Rubanenko ◽  
Olesya A. Rubanenko ◽  
Vladislav A. Dyachkov ◽  
Yurii V. Shchukin ◽  
Konstantin M. Ivanov
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Medical University

Objectives to evaluate the occurrence of the main cardiovascular risk factors in medical students. Material and methods. The MMM-18 registry included 177 students of Samara State Medical University with mean age of 21.0 years. All the students filled in a survey form anonymously, where they stated their age, gender, height and weight, smoking status (yes or no), alcohol consumption (never, once a week, regularly) and also known cardiovascular diseases (coronary heart disease, stroke) and diabetes mellitus. Results and Discussion. The study confirmed the important role of conventional cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, high body mass index, elevated blood pressure. These findings support the necessity of periodical screening of medical students in order to timely detect and correct the above-mentioned risk factors.

scholarly journals Low back pain and associated risk factors among medical students in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

F1000Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 698
Author(s):  
Shabbir Ahmed Sany ◽  
Taukir Tanjim ◽  
Md Ikbal Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Different studies showed the high prevalence of LBP among medical students. However, no study has been conducted on Bangladeshi medical students to estimate the prevalence of LBP. This study evaluated the prevalence, characteristics, and associated risk factors of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December 2020 among randomly selected 270 medical students and medical interns in Faridpur Medical College, Bangladesh, using an online questionnaire. In data analysis, chi-square test and binary logistic regression were performed, and a p-value of < 0.05 was regarded as statistically significant. Results: A total of 207 participants responded fully to the survey, and were included in the analysis. The mean age of the participants was 22.36 ± 1.915 years. The point, 6-month, and 12-month prevalence of LBP was 25.6%, 46.9%, and 63.3%, respectively. In most participants, LBP was localized (53.2%), recurrent (64.9%), undiagnosed (70.8%), affected for a short period (55%), and relieved without receiving any treatment (60.4%). Participants who had a significantly higher 12-month prevalence of LBP included females (72.2% vs 52.2%), with BMI >25 kg/m2 (73.2% vs 56.7%), those who performed physical activity at low to moderate frequency (72.4% vs 29.5%), those who spent > 6 hours/day by sitting (71.3% vs 45.3%), and those who did not have enough rest time (92.7% vs 56%). Ergonomic features of chairs, such as having back support, adjustable back support, and adjustable sitting surface, significantly (p < 0.05) influenced the outcomes. Conclusion: The prevalence of LBP among medical students in Bangladesh was high, and most of the risk factors associated with the high prevalence of LBP were modifiable. Hence, LBP can be prevented by implementing preventive strategies and providing ergonomic training and physical activity facilities.

scholarly journals Psychological factors of risk of suicidal behavior in adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.V. Syrokvashina ◽  
E.G. Dozortseva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Suicidal Behaviour ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Cognitive Beliefs ◽  
Psychological Risk

Modern approaches towards analysis of the main psychological risk factors of ado- lescents’ suicidal behaviour with consideration of external and internal develop- mental conditions in adolescence are discussed. The role of mass-media and social networks in the Internet in the genesis of suicidal behaviour is indicated. Personality factors of suicidal behaviour in the system of problems of an adolescent’s identity forming, his/ her dispositional traits, as well as of personality disorders are described. The contribution of cognitive beliefs and thoughts in suicidal behaviour is noted. Typical trajectories of suicidal behaviour development are delineated.

Psychosocial Risk Factors of Myocardial Infarction: Turning Threat to Opportunity

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Syed Imran Ali Shah ◽  
Muhammad Hamza ◽  
Muhammad Saeed ◽  
Inamul Haq
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Prevention Guidelines ◽  
Type A Personality ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
The Impact

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a major cause of mortality in the developing world. Modifiable risk factors of MI such as obesity, diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia are well known but besides these, there are many psychosocial factors that are independently related to MI. There is a striking dearth of reviews in the literature that examine, collate and summarize the impact of psychological contributors to MI. Present work was done to cover such gaps in knowledge and emphasize the need for psychological risk factors of MI to be considered while devising prevention guidelines and policies. Original research studies, meta-analyses and systematic reviews focusing on psychological factors in the development of MI were retrieved from databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Elsevier, and Ovid Medline. Psychological factors like depression, anxiety, type A personality, stress, anger, hostility, social isolation and occupational stress were shown to feature consistently as risk factors for MI. Mitigating lifetime psychological distress may help decrease the disease burden of MI.

scholarly journals Anthropometric, Dietary and Psychological Risk Factors for Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents Studying in Public Schools of Delhi

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1215-1215
Author(s):  
Preeti Khanna ◽  
Bani Aeri
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Psychological Risk Factors ◽  
Prevalence Of Depression ◽  
Psychological Risk ◽  
Female Subjects

Abstract Objectives The present research was designed to study the prevalence & association of depression & anxiety with anthropometric, dietary and psychological risk factors among adolescent boys & girls studying in public schools of Delhi. Methods 546 adolescents participated in this cross-sectional study. Child Behaviour Checklist was used to assess depression and anxiety symptoms. Data pertaining to sociodemographic profile (pre-tested), eating behavior (Three Factor Eating Questionnaire), body image perception and locus of control (standardized questionnaire), dietary intake (two day 24 hour recall and food frequency questionnaire), and anthropometric parameters (BMI and body fat%) were collected and statistically analysed. Results Prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms was 33.51% and 27.47% respectively. As per the multi-variable regression models, subjects who reported cognitive restrained eating (OR:1.41 95% CI: 1.17–1.71 P = 0.0004) and emotional eating behavior (OR:1.18 95% CI: 1.05–1.33 P = 0.0041) had statistically significant higher odds for developing depressive symptoms. In males, subjects who were skipping breakfast (OR: 19.19 95% CI: 3.83–96.20 P = 0.0003) and were not consuming milk in breakfast (OR: 0.14 95% CI: 0.05–0.36 P = &lt; 0.0001) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. In females, weight management practices was a significant psychological predictors of depression symptoms. Female subjects who were skipping their meals, especially breakfast (OR: 43.10 95% CI: 1.44 - 1292.10 P = 0.0301) had significantly higher odds of getting depressed than the non-skippers. Deviation from the normal weight category was significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male and female subjects. Underweight (OR:118.46 95% CI:31.92–439.62 P = &lt; 0.0001), overweight and obese (OR:37.21 95% CI:14.14–97.88 P = &lt; 0.0001) males had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Body fat % was also a significant predictor of depressive symptoms in male adolescents (P = 0.0079). Female subjects in underweight, overweight and obese categories also had significantly higher odds of getting depressed. Similar pattern of associations and risk factors were also reported for anxiety symptoms. Conclusions The study serve as a strategic tool for mental health prevention & management policies designed for adolescents. Funding Sources UGC.

StudHeart-diabetes mellitus t.2 risk factors in senior medical students

Open Medicine ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-617
Author(s):  
Robert Morawiec ◽  
Kamil Janikowski ◽  
Jaroslaw Zawisza ◽  
Malgorzata Lelonek
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
The Body ◽  
Medical Faculties ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Medical University ◽  
The Given

AbstractIntroduction. StudHeart research was performed to evaluate the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) amongst the senior medical students. Material and methods. The research involved 506 students aged 22–27 (mean age 23.96±1.52 yrs) in their 5th and 6th year of the medical faculties at the Medical University of Lodz. Each of the examined students has filled out an anonymous survey comprising 12 questions, which enabled us to use the FINDRISC scale in estimation of the risk for T2DM. Analysis was performed in relation to gender. Results. Overall in 16.80% of respondents the body mass index (BMI) was >25 kg/m2. Almost all students (93.48%) admitted to drinking alcohol and 9.68% smoked cigarettes. Only 13.64% of participants exercised daily (women 8.16% vs. men 21.30%; P=0.000). Everyday consumption of fruit and vegetables was reported by 55.34% of the respondents whereas 6.92% of them (women 4.42% vs. men 10.40%; P=0.026) ate fast-food 2–3 times a week. The overall risk for T2DM was elevated in 17.2% of examined students. It is predicted that by the time participants will reach age of 45, 40.52% of them (mostly men) will have their risk of T2DM elevated. Conclusion. Despite the awareness of risk factors for T2DM among senior medical students, their lifestyle remains unchanged. In the given population it is predicted that the risk of T2DM will enhance about 2.5-fold in the next 20 years.

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