Substance use and its association with mental health among Swiss medical students: A cross-sectional study

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 70(4), P. 808 - 817

Published: Feb. 29, 2024

Background: Studies on mental health and substance use among medical students indicated worrying prevalence but have been mainly descriptive. Aim: To evaluate the of in a sample investigate whether variables an influence use. Methods: The data were collected as part first wave ETMED-L, ongoing longitudinal open cohort study surveying at University Lausanne (Switzerland). N = 886 included completed online survey including measures (depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, stress, burnout) risk related with several substances (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, stimulants, sedatives, hallucinogens, opioids, nonmedical prescription drugs, neuroenhancement drugs). We evaluated each then tested association between Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling framework. Results: Statistical indices four-factor solution for three-factor A factor comprising level tobacco, cannabis – which most prevalent was significantly associated burnout to financial situation side job stress. There significant depression, ideation drugs drugs. Although their less prevalent, stimulants cocaine more mildly factor. stress studies work/life balance well emotional exhaustion not factors. Conclusion: In this students, substantial poorer status higher levels.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of energy drink consumption world‐wide: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Addiction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 119(3), P. 438 - 463

Published: Nov. 15, 2023

Abstract Background and aims The increasing market for energy drinks (EDs) in recent years, as well the health risks caused by their consumption, prompt calls to estimate prevalence of ED use among different countries. This systematic review meta‐analysis aimed synthesize continents age groups. Method We searched two databases (i.e. PubMed PsycInfo) on 31 March 2023 identify studies reporting use. A total 192 (196 distinct samples; n = 1 120 613; 53.37% males) from United States, Europe, Asia, Oceania Africa were included analysis. random‐effects model was applied overall pooled at several time‐periods. Subgroup analyses performed provide based continent group. quality articles assessed using Joana Brigg's Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. Measurements life‐time, past 12 months, 30 days, 7 days daily use), group children, adolescents, young adults adults). Results life‐time world‐wide‐pooled estimated be 54.7% [95% confidence interval (CI) 48.8–60.6; I 2 99.80], 43.4% (95% CI 36.1–50.6; 99.92) 32.3% 28.8–35.8; 99.82) 21.6% 18.7–24.5; 99.95) 8.82% 6.3–11.4; Subgroups showed significant differences within groups ( P 0.002) 0.035). Conclusions world‐wide drink appears high, particularly adolescents adults.

Language: Английский

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Substance Use Related to School Dropout: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Psychology in the Schools, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 20, 2025

ABSTRACT Substance use among school dropou'ts is a growing global concern that has not been assessed through meta‐analysis. This study aims to provide an overview of the relationship between dropout and substance use. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web Science, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO, ERIC (EBSCO), MEDLINE CINAHL (EBSCO) databases for all studies up April 22, 2024. Articles were pooled using random effects model estimate odds ratios 95% confidence intervals (CIs). The results revealed risk tobacco dropouts was 1.92 times higher compared nonschool (1.92 [95% CI: 1.32, 2.79]), 1.91 drugs (1.91 1.63, 2.23]). Subgroup analysis indicated high with General Educational Development credential did alleviate (1.98 1.57, 2.51]). effect injecting drug than other (2.22 1.85, 2.66]). Schools should timely attention students at dropping out, offer academic support mental health services, work closely parents mitigate incidence student

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among health sciences students in Spain – a systematic review

Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

There is growing concern about the occurrence burnout syndrome in university students worldwide. This systematic review aimed to estimate prevalence of and its associated factors among health sciences (HSS) from Spain.

Language: Английский

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A “patient as educator” intervention: Reducing stigmatizing attitudes toward mental illness among medical students

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 21, 2022

Introduction This pre-post quasi-experimental pilot study aimed to assess the degree of stigma toward mental illness and whether a single, direct-contact “patient as educator” intervention with people can reduce among medical students. Methods All second-year students from University Valencia were invited voluntarily complete Community Attitudes Toward Mentally Ill (CAMI), Reported Intended Behavior Scale (RIBS), Mental Health Knowledge (MAKS) questionnaires before after participating in formal psychology course. A workshop expert patients was organized middle semester. total 127 completed survey; 20 participated (workshop group), remaining 107 only took educational course, forming control group. Results At baseline, groups demographically matched did not differ components or knowledge illness. After intervention, greater reduction CAMI subscales authoritarianism social restriction observed group than In group, scores for benevolence subscale decreased more women men. increased significantly more, respectively, No significant changes RIBS at post-intervention either Discussion The results this suggest that brief, addition education may further help stigmatizing attitudes during first years school.

Language: Английский

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Depression and Substance Use Among Brazilian University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 56(4), P. 541 - 550

Published: Aug. 8, 2023

The prevalence of depression and substance use changed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. present study explored association between psychoactive substances in Brazilian university students. This cross-sectional was conducted 2021 2022. A sample 1271 students were assessed using Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) Alcohol, Smoking Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Hierarchical multivariate logistic regression models used to assess tobacco use, alcohol consumption, illicit depression. Among participants, 424 (33.4%; 95%CI 30.7-36) screened positive for (PHQ-9 ≥ 10). Alcohol most consumed substance. Recent associated with (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.59; CI 1.02-2.50). pattern moderate or high-risk (aOR 2.11; 1.31-3.42), 3.40; 2.29-5.06), 1.82; 1.15-2.89) higher chances adjusted models. Findings highlight importance implementing support mental health among These policies are crucial addressing maladaptive behaviors, such as mitigating psychological distress, depression, which has been exacerbated

Language: Английский

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Stigmatizing Attitudes towards Mental Illness among University Students: a Comparative Study with the General Population

Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The aim of this study is to compare stigmatizing attitudes, reported and intended behavior, knowledge mental illness between university students the general population.

Language: Английский

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Gender differences in alcohol abuse/dependence among medical undergraduates during the post-COVID‑19 pandemic period (October 20, 2020-April 5, 2021) in China

BMC Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: Oct. 16, 2023

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess the prevalence and gender-specific risk factors of alcohol abuse/dependence among medical undergraduates during post-COVID‑19 pandemic period in China. Method The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C) was used identify respondents with abuse/dependence. A questionnaire on basic demographics mental distresses (learning burnout, depression symptoms, anxiety excessive daytime sleepiness, history disorders) used. logistic regression model explore associations between above characteristics Results total 3,412 were included analysis. Males showed a higher than females (16.6% vs 7.4%, p < 0.001). associated learning burnout (OR: 2.168, 0.001) having partner 1.788 = female undergraduates. Among male undergraduates, sleepiness older age 1.788, independently Conclusion common period. Substantial gender differences found this study, which highlighted need for timely screening interventions. However, cross-sectional design adopted has limited examination causality, thus further longitudinal studies are warranted.

Language: Английский

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Implementation of a Digital CBT Intervention for Medical Students

Procedia Computer Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 248, P. 22 - 29

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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MATRICIAMENTO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA: UMA NOVA LÓGICA NO ACESSO EM SAÚDE MENTAL

Published: Aug. 15, 2023

desinformação, insegurança em relação a como realizar atendimentos, esgotamento físico e mental, resultando manifestações clínicas exacerbadas ansiedade, medo, estresse depressão.CONCLUSÃO: Antes da pandemia,

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