A Study of Mental Health Status of the Teaching Community of RPCAU, Pusa

Aims: The study examined mental health status of teachers working at RPCAU, Pusa. Study Design: A Descriptive design was implemented. Place and Duration of the Study: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar in the year 2021. Methodology: One hundred and sixty teachers from all the colleges of RPCAU were selected, by using multistage purposive sampling technique and administered with a mental health inventory (MHI) developed by Jagdish and Srivastav (1988). The statistical techniques employed were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation (SD) and the obtained results were analyzed accordingly. Results: The findings suggested that majority of teaching community of RPCAU, Pusa were mainly having good mental health. With respect to different dimensions of mental health, it is evident that majority of teaching community of RPCAU, Pusa were having better mental health across their integration of personality (45.62%), and group-oriented attitude (43.75%), while positive self-evaluation (38.12%), perception of reality (41.87%), autonomy (55.00%) and environmental competence (38.12%) were the other dimensions in which majority of teaching community was found to possess average mental health. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the findings that teaching community of RPCAU, Pusa were primarily having good mental health. Since the teaching faculty of the University were having highest degree in their possession and being the faculty in Central University, their wages and perks being paid regularly in order to meet their relevant needs hence, better mental health are the ingredient under which they are working.

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Mental Health Assessment Among Nursing Students in University of Bohol

University of Bohol Multidisciplinary Research Journal ◽

10.15631/ubmrj.v9i1.136 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 128-149

Author(s):

Princess Eddie Mae R. Sanchez ◽

Joy L. Dacua ◽

Erra Mae C. Josol ◽

Edravelle M. Jumamoy ◽

Sheribelle Anne B. Bohol ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Well Being ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Good Mental Health ◽

Study Results ◽

Emotional Aspects ◽

Mental Health Association ◽

The University

People faced numerous challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and their lives were changed, particularly those of the students. Mental health is a state of well-being in which individuals can cope with the normal adversities in life (WHO, 2004). Good mental health is crucial for students as it could lead to satisfactory academic performance. This study aimed to assess the mental health status of the University of Bohol College of Nursing Students. It delved into the demographic profile and the mental health of the respondents in terms of psychological, physical, and emotional aspects; and looked into the correlation/association between the respondents’ profile and mental health status. It utilized the quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design aided with a modified questionnaire adapted from an article entitled “Here to Help, Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health” by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Two hundred randomly selected nursing students from the University of Bohol who were enrolled in the 2nd Semester, SY 2021- 2021 were included in the study. Results revealed that respondents have good mental health in terms of psychological, physical, and emotional aspects. When data were subjected to Spearman’s rank test of correlation and chi-square test of association, results revealed that age is significantly correlated to mental health and that the gender and year level has no significant association to mental health.

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An Assessment of Mental Health Status of Undergraduate Medical Trainees in the University of Calabar, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2015.068 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 356-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Afiong Oku ◽

Oboko Oku ◽

Eme Owoaje ◽

Emmanuel Monjok

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Medical Students ◽

Poor Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medical Trainees ◽

Good Mental Health ◽

The University

BACKGROUND: The mental health status of medical students has been proven to be poor compared to their peers in other disciplines and has led to grave personal and professional consequences. This subject has however remained largely unexplored in our medical school.AIM: The study was therefore conducted to assess the prevalence of mental health of medical students in the University of Calabar, Cross river state, Nigeria.METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of 451 randomly selected medical students from the pre-clinical and clinical levels of study in the University of Calabar. A self administered questionnaire including the GHQ12 was used to elicit information from the respondents. A score of ≥ 3 suggested poor mental while a score < 3 represented good mental health. Data were summarized using proportions, and c2 test was used to explore associations between categorical variables. Level of significance was set at p < 0.05.RESULTS: The mean age of the respondents was 23.4 ± 4.3 years, 63.8% were males, 34.8% were from the preclinical and 65.2% from clinical levels of study. Based on the GHQ categorisation, 39.2% had a poor mental health status, compared to 60.8% with good mental health status. The factors significantly associated with poor mental health, were recent experience of mistreatment by trainers or colleagues, perceived inadequate monthly allowance and perception that medical training is stressful (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: With more than a third of undergraduate medical trainees with traits of poor mental health, provision of accessible mental health services/counselling is strongly recommended early in their training.

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Persepsi Kesehatan Dan Status Kesehatan Mental Penderita Rematik Di Ambon

Jurnal Keperawatan Muhammadiyah ◽

10.30651/jkm.v5i2.6320 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Elda Janty Raatburu ◽

Yulius Yusak Ranimpi ◽

Simon Pieter Soegiono

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Data Gathering ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Health Department ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Self Concept ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

The Individual ◽

Perception Of Health

Abstract Background: Health Department data shows an increasing amount of prevalence of rheumatic diseases significantly in Maluku Province, starting from the year 2012 there are 8,549 cases, in 2013 as many as 12,761 cases, and in 2014 there were 28,279 cases. These figures certainly show a decline in health status especially when the disease can have an impact on the physical health of the individual Objective: know the perception of health and mental health status of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in Ambon. Method: qualitative with phenomenology approach using purposive sampling technique. Data collection with structured interviews and using interview guides as a data gathering tool, as well as a validity test using source triangulation. Results: there are four major themes: healthy-sick perception, participant health status, mental health status including self-concept, emotional and cognitive aspects, and pain management patterns in cultural view. Conclusion: rheumatic sufferers perceive the healthy that can move and socialize, while the pain is when not able to move. Participants' mental health is not affected by the pain they experience, and when they get sick, participants take their own medication. Keywords: Mental Health, Perception, Rheumatism

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Predictors of Mental Health Status among Older United States Adults with Pain

Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.3390/bs11020023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

David R. Axon ◽

Jonathan Chien

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

United States ◽

Health Status ◽

Medical Expenditure Panel Survey ◽

Poor Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Medical Expenditure ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Good Mental Health

Poor mental health is common among older adults with pain, resulting in high economic burden and impaired quality of life. This retrospective, cross-sectional database study aimed to identify characteristics associated with good mental health status among United States (US) adults aged ≥50 years with self-reported pain in the last four weeks using a weighted sample of 2017 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data. Hierarchical multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify statistically significant predictors of good (versus poor) perceived mental health status. From a weighted population of 57,074,842 individuals, 85.5% (95% confidence interval (CI) = 84.4%, 86.7%) had good perceived mental health. Good mental health was associated most strongly with physical health status (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 9.216, 95% CI = 7.044, 12.058). Employed individuals were 1.7 times more likely to report good mental health versus unemployed (AOR = 1.715, 95% CI = 1.199, 2.452). Individuals who had completed less than high school education (AOR = 0.750, 95% CI = 0.569, 0.987) or who reported having a limitation (AOR = 0.513, 95% CI = 0.384, 0.684) were less likely to report good mental health. These key characteristics can be utilized to predict mental health status, which may be investigated to better manage concurrent pain and poor mental health.

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Studying Music During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Conditions of Studying and Health-Related Challenges

Frontiers in Psychology ◽

10.3389/fpsyg.2021.651393 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Magdalena Rosset ◽

Eva Baumann ◽

Eckart Altenmüller

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Music Education ◽

Performing Arts ◽

Online Survey ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Music Students ◽

Health Related ◽

The University ◽

The Impact

ObjectiveThe coronavirus pandemic affects all areas of life. Performing arts and music studies have also experienced considerable changes, with university closures and a fluctuating return to normal and more limited operations. Prior studies detail the impact of the pandemic on college students, but we do not yet know what specific consequences it has for music students. The aim of this study is to examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on music students’ health, practicing behavior, and everyday life.MethodsIn July 2020, we conducted an online survey of 80 students enrolled in performance and music education programs at a German music university and compared these data with data from a survey of 75 students at the same music university carried out in summer 2019.ResultsThe survey revealed that the coronavirus pandemic led to a decrease in practicing hours and an increase of stressful thoughts and feelings. Students were mostly satisfied with Corona-measures taken by the university. Of analyzed determinants, only general fear of health problems was identified as a significant predictor of mental health status. Mental health status did not significantly differ between students surveyed in 2019 and 2020.ConclusionKnowledge about the specific challenges the pandemic poses for music students can help conservatories to better respond to the needs of their students. Specifically, this study will inform future measures supporting music students in coping with difficult situations like a pandemic.

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HUBUNGAN KASIH SAYANG DIRI SENDIRI TERHADAP STATUS KESEHATAN MENTAL PADA LANSIA DI KELURAHAN AIR TIRIS KECAMATAN KAMPAR

Jurnal Ners ◽

10.31004/jn.v4i1.668 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

ALINI ALINI

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Status ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

The Elderly ◽

Mental Health Status ◽

Psychological State ◽

P Value ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional

Mental health status is a mental state or psychological state that is disturbed marked by problems that exist within oneself (internal) and problems that exist in the external environment (external). One cause of disturbed mental health status is self-affection. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship of self-affection to the mental health status of the elderly in Air Tiris Village, Kampar District. This research is a quantitative study with cross sectional design. The sample in this study were some of the elderly who were in Air Tiris Village, Kampar District, totaling 79 people with simple random sampling technique. Data processing uses the chi-square test. The results showed that there was no significant relationship between self-affection towards mental health status in the elderly in Air Tiris Village, Kampar Subdistrict (p value> α (0.05). The results of this study were expected to be used by the elderly to further improve worship. and get closer to Allah SWT and follow the activities carried out by elderly groups such as mothers' recitation.

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