Communication, social support and alcohol use in first-year medical students.

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with depression among college students, while perceived social support is also associated with depression, especially among young adults. This study aimed to examine to what extent perceived social support mediated the relationship between ADHD symptoms and depressive symptoms. Methods: In total, 124 first year medical students completed the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener (ASRS), the Patient Health questionnaire-9 and the revised Thai Multidimensional scale of perceived social support reflecting ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and perceive social support, i.e., family members, friends and other significant people, respectively. Structural equation modeling was used to investigate the hypothesized mediation model. Results: ADHD symptoms exhibited a significant indirect effect on depressive symptoms via perceived social support. ADHD symptoms initially had a direct effect on depression; thereafter, it reduced to a non-significance effect after perceived social support was added. The total variance explained by this model was 35.2%. The mediation model with family support as a mediator showed the highest effect size. Conclusions: The study highlighted the importance of perceived social support, particularly family support, on depressive symptoms among young medical students experiencing ADHD symptoms. The model suggests promising relationships for further research on ADHD-related depression and potential treatment in the future.

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Comparing mental distress and help-seeking among first-year medical students in Norway: results of two cross-sectional surveys 20 years apart

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-036968 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. e036968

Author(s):

Nora Ruud ◽

Lise Tevik Løvseth ◽

Karin Isaksson Ro ◽

Reidar Tyssen

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Medical Students ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Mental Distress ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Clinical Importance ◽

Female Students ◽

First Year ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Year Medical Students

ObjectiveTo investigate any changes in mental distress levels over 20 years among medical students, as well as the clinical importance of these changes.DesignTwo cross-sectional surveys 20 years apart.SettingThe surveys were performed at two Norwegian medical faculties in 1993 and 2015.ParticipantsOne hundred and seventy-four first-year medical students in 1993 were compared with 169 students in 2015.Main outcome measuresMental distress (Hopkins Symptom Checklist 5) and Mental Health Problems in Need of Treatment.ResultsMental distress increased from 1993 to 2015 (p<0.001) due to a larger increase among female students, which seemed to be of clinical importance (Cohen’s d=0.63). There was a significant gender difference in mental distress in 2015 (p=0.007), but not in 1993. Independent factors associated with mental distress in 2015 were female sex (p<0.001), low perceived social support from parents (p=0.023) and low perceived social support from other friends (p=0.048). Additional analyses showed that social support from friends was more important for female students than for their male peers. From 1993 to 2015, there was no significant increase in the proportion of female students reporting previous mental health problems in need of treatment (21.3% vs 27.8%), but we found a significant increase in help-seeking among those in need of treatment over these years from 30.0% (6/20) to 74.3% (26/35; p=0.003).ConclusionsWe found a significant increase in mental distress among female medical students over the past 20 years, but also a promising increase in help-seeking among those in need of treatment. The strong and important association between low social support and mental distress should urge both universities and students to maintain students’ social life after entering medical school.

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Impact of Family Function and Psychosocial Factors on Development of Anxiety and Depression in First-Year Medical Students

Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences ◽

10.14260/jemds/2021/758 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (44) ◽

pp. 3747-3751

Author(s):

Delila Lisica ◽

Elma Ramakic ◽

Amela Dzubur-Alic

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Medical Students ◽

Family Cohesion ◽

Perceived Social Support ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Anxiety And Depression ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Medical Students

BACKGROUND In the first year of studies, students face many changes. On one side is the demanding medical education, and on the other side, is to find a balance with old friends, parents, and a new social environment. These changes may result in psychological symptoms such as anxiety or depression, which is the most commonly, reported mental disorder among students. This study intended to explore the presence of anxiety and depression symptoms in first-year medical students and investigate how family cohesion, flexibility and psychosocial factors influence anxiety and depression. METHODS 149 medical students (76.5 % females and 23.5 % males) took part in a crosssectional study. The survey was conducted via the sociodemographic questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the short version of Loneliness Scale, Family Adaptability & Cohesion Scale, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Beck Depression Inventory. RESULTS The prevalence of moderate and severe anxiety and depression symptoms among medical students was 53.8 % and 19.5 %, respectively. Female students experienced higher levels of anxiety and depression compared to their male colleagues. Students who had physical activities at least once a week showed significantly lower anxiety and depression scores. Anxiety and depression were positively associated with loneliness and negatively associated with perceived social support from family and self-esteem. Depression was also negatively associated with family cohesion and adaptability. Moreover, the results revealed that family cohesion was a strong predictor of the severity of depression symptoms. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that variables such as gender, physical activities, feeling of loneliness, low self-esteem, and perceived social support from family play an important role in the experience of anxiety and depression among medical students. This study raises awareness about mental disorders in medical students, especially anxiety and depression, and invites the placement of these problems among the top priorities of public health policies. KEY WORDS Anxiety; Depression, Family Relations, Students

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Developing Nutrition Awareness in First Year Medical Students

Internal Medicine Research – Open Journal ◽

10.31038/imroj.1000101 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Bruckner Geza

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Medical Students

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Positive effects of medical hypnosis on test anxiety in first year medical students

Innovations in Education and Teaching International ◽

10.1080/14703297.2021.1886971 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Christian M. Hammer ◽

Michael Scholz ◽

Larissa Bischofsberger ◽

Alexander Hammer ◽

Benedikt Kleinsasser ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Test Anxiety ◽

First Year ◽

Positive Effects ◽

First Year Medical Students

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Variation in assessment of first-year medical students' interprofessional competencies by rater profession

Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice ◽

10.1016/j.xjep.2021.100424 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 ◽

pp. 100424

Author(s):

Joseph B. House ◽

Lynze R. Franko ◽

Fatema Haque ◽

James A. Cranford ◽

Sally A. Santen

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Medical Students ◽

Interprofessional Competencies

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Are Future Doctors Prepared to Address Patients’ Nutritional Needs? Cooking and Nutritional Knowledge and Habits in Medical Students

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine ◽

10.1177/15598276211018165 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 155982762110181

Author(s):

Sam Sugimoto ◽

Drew Recker ◽

Elizabeth E. Halvorson ◽

Joseph A. Skelton

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Prior Knowledge ◽

The United States ◽

First Year ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Nutritional Needs ◽

Second Year ◽

First Year Medical Students

Background. Many diseases are linked to lifestyle in the United States, yet physicians receive little training in nutrition. Medical students’ prior knowledge of nutrition and cooking is unknown. Objective. To determine incoming medical students’ prior nutrition knowledge, culinary skills, and nutrition habits. Methods. A dual-methods study of first-year medical students. Cross-sectional survey assessing prior knowledge, self-efficacy, and previous education of cooking and nutrition. Interviews of second-year medical students explored cooking and nutrition in greater depth. Results. A total of 142 first-year medical students participated; 16% had taken a nutrition course, with majority (66%) learning outside classroom settings. Students had a mean score of 87% on the Nutritional Knowledge Questionnaire versus comparison group (64.9%). Mean cooking and food skills score were lower than comparison scores. Overall, students did not meet guidelines for fiber, fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Interviews with second-year students revealed most learned to cook from their families; all believed it important for physicians to have this knowledge. Conclusions. Medical students were knowledgeable about nutrition, but typically self-taught. They were not as confident or skilled in cooking, and mostly learned from their family. They expressed interest in learning more about nutrition and cooking.

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A Qualitative Study of First-year Medical Students : Why do students want to become physicians? What kind of physicians do they want to become?

General Medicine ◽

10.14442/general2000.7.39 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 39-44

Author(s):

Yasushi Miyata ◽

Hajime Higashi ◽

Wari Yamamoto

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Medical Students

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