Global prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: June 10, 2024

As future physicians, medical students have experienced tremendous pressure during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is associated with a high risk of depression and anxiety. We aimed to investigate an overview prevalence anxiety among in various countries global discuss stressors. systematically searched CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web Science for relevant articles from December 1, 2019 March 15, 2023. performed meta-analysis using random-effects model REML method calculate pooled depression. Begg's Egger's tests were used identify potential publication bias. Meta-regression was explore sources heterogeneity. identified 130 studies reporting 132,068 pandemic. Eight screening tools six The mental health outcomes 45% (95% confidence interval [CI], 40%-49%) 48% CI, 43%-52%), respectively. moderate severe 28% 24%-32%) 30% 26%-35%), There heterogeneity between studies, I2 ranging 99.58%-99.66%. Continent survey date included meta-regression model. results revealed that Asia had lower anxiety, than those other regions. (from February June, 2020) showed significantly positive correlation demonstrated data highlight worldwide are at experiencing reported stressors can be categorized into personal, academic, environmental cultural, pandemic factors. Schools institutions should ensure optimal alternative learning environments uninterrupted provision education. appropriate authorities prioritize adequate protection establish policies promote new methods training education disaster, such as via distance learning.

Language: Английский

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Estresse, Ansiedade e Depressão e Associação com Qualidade de Vida, Sexo e Uso de Psicofármacos em Estudantes Universitários: Estudo Transversal

Revista Psicologia e Saúde, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. e16342495 - e16342495

Published: Jan. 22, 2025

Introdução: A saúde mental de estudantes universitários é um problema pública em âmbito mundial e pode estar associada a pior qualidade vida. O objetivo do presente estudo consiste avaliar associação entre as variáveis estresse, ansiedade depressão vida, sexo uso psicofármacos universitários. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado forma on-line, com 131 universitários, setembro dezembro 2022. avaliação dos níveis foi realizada utilizando Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), vida avaliada por meio World Health Organization Quality of Life-Bref (WHOQOL-Bref). Análises bivariadas foram realizadas para determinar existência variáveis, 5% significância. Resultados: identificados altos estresse (89,30%), (83,10%) (80,90%) os estudantes. Essas apresentaram negativa estatisticamente significativa Observou-se o depressão, estresse. No entanto, não identificada relação ao sexo. Discussões conclusões: Sintomas predispõem menor estão associados psicofármacos. rastreamento intervenções psicológicas sobre esses sintomas podem contribuir melhorar percepção nesta população.

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Beyond the Smile: Exploring the Mental Well‐Being of Dental Students Across Institutions

European Journal Of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

A high frequency of mental issues has been reported amongst dental students in recent years. The aim this study was to explore the depression, stress, and anxiety undergraduate a developing country identify factors which may contribute poor health students. After obtaining ethical approval, from 14 institutions were invited participate an online study. Data collected using two globally validated scales for screening health. survey inventory also included open-ended items administered Google forms. Complete responses received 639 participants, 71.67% (n = 458) females 28.33% 181) males. overall response rate 43%. modal age group 18-21-year-olds (63.54%, n 406), followed by 22-25-year-olds (35.52%, 227). mean score on PHQ-9 10.37 (SD ± 6.13) 48.67% participants showed moderate severe depression. DASS-21 20.81 14.64) 48.21% screened positively extremely 49.30% anxiety, 30.36% features stress. Significantly positive correlations observed whole sample demographic participant scores Depression, Anxiety, Stress DASS-21. Academic workload, social interactions, personal factors, academic environment, financial difficulties as main causes This shows prevalence stress with unique socio-cultural landscape. identified underlying adversely affect provides recommendations address these challenges.

Language: Английский

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IMPACT OF SOCIAL ISOLATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Brain Behavior & Immunity - Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 100941 - 100941

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among medical students toward depression management: a cross-sectional study in China

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Oct. 7, 2024

Background The prevalence of depression among university and college students in China is nearly one-quarter. This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) medical toward management. Depression, a significant public health issue, has substantial impact on students, with reported 23.8% China. Methods web-based cross-sectional was conducted between January 2023 October at three universities A self-administered questionnaire collected demographic information assessed students’ KAP Results total 632 participants were enrolled this from universities. Among them, 383 (60.60%) female, aged 20.17 years average (SD ± 1.80). Most their family members (521, 82.44%) not profession. Using validated 15-point knowledge scale, 50-point attitude 30-point practice which covered areas such as symptom recognition, treatment approaches, stigma related depression, mean scores 10.55 3.36 (possible range: 0–15), 41.72 4.45 10–50) 19.79 5.44 6–30), respectively. Males had lower ( p = 0.003). Only children higher 0.034). Urban residents 0.046). Higher income linked better 0.047). Freshmen scored across all < 0.05). Medical background 0.005). correlated r 0.403, 0.004). structural equation model demonstrated that direct effects practice, indicated by path coefficient 0.725 0.001) 0.370 0.001), Furthermore, practices, 0.509 0.001). Conclusion revealed possessed sufficient active but exhibited limited practical skills managing depression. In investigating it essential integrate specific applications, role-playing scenarios case studies, into curriculum. These methods will emphasize importance foster positive attitudes, promote peer collaboration enhance

Language: Английский

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Cross-sectional post-pandemic study of the relationship between psychological distress and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in a group of Mexican university students

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 9, 2024

Abstract Background. University students are particularly vulnerable to mental health difficulties, given the elevated levels of social and academic pressure. The recent COVID-19 pandemic caused worldwide disruptions in most aspects social, academic, work. Many negative effects persisted well after public measures contain pandemic, such as home confinement, were no longer effect. Methods. In order assess psychiatric symptoms university 1 year their return normal on-site classes (fall semester 2022; resumed fall 2021), we administered 21-item Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R) 348 undergraduate enrolled a Mexican university, Symptom severity was compared across gender, age, major. We also our results published DASS-21 data collected before, during, pandemic. Linear regression applied identifiy relationships between obsessive-compulsive depression, anxiety, stress. Results. Women presented greater stress, ordering men, while younger obsessing, OCI-R total symptoms. obsessing subscale significant predictor depression predicted Regression analysis with individual items variables suggested that frequency persistence intrusive (obsessive) thoughts may be selectively associated anxiety. Limitations. Since this is cross-sectional study at single Mexico, conclusions not fully extrapolate other contexts. Conclusions Our on prevalence anxiety stress present sample similar those reported post-pandemic studies consistent an overall increase related have been returning activities (i.e., classes). Gender age should considered when planning strategies mitigate problems future responses. Specific obsessive compulsive symptoms, provide clues underlying psychopathological processes.

Language: Английский

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An investigative study of anxiety, depression and sleep quality in college students after the COVID-19 pandemic - the moderating effect of physical activity

Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 10 - 15

Published: March 13, 2024

To explore the current situation of anxiety, depression and sleep quality among college students after COVID-19 pandemic, as well moderating effect physical activity on negative emotions, to provide a theoretical basis for colleges universities formulate corresponding interventions. An online cross-sectional questionnaire survey was carried out by convenience sampling method 801 from China through General Information Questionnaire (GIQ), Anxiety Self-Rating Scale (ASRS), Depression (DSRS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PQIS), Physical Activity Rating (PARS). Data were analysed using SPSS 25.0 software Pearson correlation used correlations between variables. The scores depression, quality, level included in study Covid-19 pandemic 37.15, 40.93, 2.9, 14.44, respectively; detection rates anxiety symptoms, depressive disorders 41.09%, 42.89%, 30.82%, respectively. rate emotions significantly higher females than males, senior group junior terms symptoms. amount negatively correlated with (r=-0.691, P<0.001), (r=-0.767, (r=-0.814, P<0.001); positively (r=0.622, P<0.001) (r=0.598, P<0.05); positive (r=0.512, P<0.05). After showed different degrees disorders, appropriate frequency exercise can effectively improve students, should pay attention guiding give them enough care support their mental health status.

Language: Английский

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Telegram as a tool for nursing laboratory practice for undergraduates: Peyton’s 4-step approach

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 18, 2024

Nursing education must undergo a digital transformation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. laboratory practices should be conducted virtually using suitable media and methods. This study aimed assess impact of Laboratory Learning with Peyton's 4-step approach through social platform Telegram on bathing skills nursing students. The research followed quasi-experimental design pre-post included control group. sample consisted 60 undergraduate students divided into treatment groups. group received learning intervention 4-Step method via Telegram, while was provided video. Instruments used questionnaires observation sheets developed by researcher based skill procedures. analyses employed Mann-Whitney test independent t-test, significance value set at <0.05. demonstrated significant increase in students' knowledge (p=0.009) (p=0.002) patients. Respondent characteristics, including gender, age, school origin, did not influence results respondents' patients (p>0.05). In conclusion, offers an accessible for lecturers engage online discussions. Education can flexibly, anywhere, anytime, being user-friendly platform.

Language: Английский

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Villages SDG's response to mental health: Better late than never

Journal of Social Humanity and Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(2), P. 129 - 140

Published: Feb. 6, 2024

Purpose: This article presents village-based mental health policies in response to sustainable development goals. Research methodology: A qualitative research approach was used conjunction with library research. Results: According the findings of this study, focus goals, namely living a healthy and affluent life, has not been on health. Furthermore, there are advocacy, innovation, partnership, integration other SDGs. Contribution: Based several recommendations were made, including developing wise rural areas, increasing commitments budgets, mobilizing communities respond policies, improving treatment facilities services. Novelty: Although goals place special emphasis prosperous lives, insufficient data have collected, based village wisdom become theme that many central regional governments implemented.

Language: Английский

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PREVALÊNCIA DE TRANSTORNOS DE ANSIEDADE EM ESTUDANTES DE MEDICINA DURANTE A COVID-19 E FATORES ASSOCIADOS

Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(5), P. 1591 - 1611

Published: May 22, 2024

Introdução: A pandemia do coronavírus foi um período crítico para os estudantes de medicina, influenciando em diversos aspectos da vida desses acadêmicos e refletindo negativamente na prevalência ansiedade nessa população. Objetivo: Identificar a transtornos medicina durante COVID-19 fatores associados. Metodologia: Revisão integrativa literatura seguindo pergunta norteadora: “Qual o entre quais associados?”. Os estudos foram extraídos das bases dados: Literatura Latino-Americana Caribe Ciências Saúde National Library of Medicine. Foram utilizados Descritores Saúde, português inglês, sendo “Estudantes Medicina” “Medical Students”, Ansiedade, Anxiety COVID-19, associados ao operador booleano AND. Obteve-se, pré-seleção, 128 artigos amostra final, 37 selecionados partir dos critérios inclusão por responderem questão norteadora. Resultados: destacou-se no intervalo 60,1% 70% (n=11) principais pertencer sexo feminino, estar nos períodos iniciais possuir histórico mentais prévios. Conclusão: Esse cenário alta juntamente com encontrados demonstra que são necessárias medidas como campanhas adoção núcleos apoio psicológico, envolvendo diferentes esferas, tais família, as universidades atenção primária.

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