Psychological Disorders and Coping among Undergraduate College Students: Advocating for Students’ Counselling Services at Kuwait University

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(3), P. 245 - 245

Published: Feb. 21, 2024

Objectives: The objectives of the current study are twofold. First, it aimed to explore prevalence depression, anxiety and stress symptoms (i.e., psychological disorders) among Kuwait University students. Second, sought identify quantify associated risk factors as well students’ coping strategies utilized address these disorders. Methods: We used a cross-sectional at selected students using multistage stratified cluster sampling design 15 faculties University. To serve purposes, two cross-cultural validated instruments were used, including Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) Brief-COPE scale. Descriptive statistics, logistic regression analysis, analyze findings. Results: A sample 1142 from various participated in this study. found that 681 (59.6%), 791 (69.3%) 588 (51.5%) participants had symptoms, respectively. highest for stressors challenges faced moderate high emotion-based (n = 1063, 93.1%). Students Faculty Allied Health Sciences Engineering significantly higher levels compared with other (p < 0.05). Our results demonstrated family problems consistently significant predictor further who presented those practiced avoidant-focused substantially more likely experience depression (ORs ≥ 2.7, p 0.01). Conclusions: findings inferred majority have remarkably mental health problems, mainly anxiety, along inconsistent toward during their studies. Therefore, most important recommendation is establishment counselling centers all In turn, doing so facilitates integration wellness programs provision comprehensive educational seminars, specialized training sessions self-management techniques students, leading desired academic outcomes.

Language: Английский

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Medical students on the COVID-19 frontline: a qualitative investigation of experiences of relief, stress, and mental health

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Nov. 9, 2023

During the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic, medical students were abruptly removed from clinical rotations and transitioned to virtual learning. This study investigates impact this shift on students' wellbeing preparedness for advanced training.Through qualitative research methods, including semi-structured interviews, experiences working frontline explored.The comprehensive findings shed light profound emotional journey that embarked upon during relentless public health crisis. Within chaos overwhelming demands discovered a sense purpose fulfillment in their contributions welfare community. Despite personal sacrifices they had make, such as long hours, limited social interactions, potentially risking own health, reported feelings relief gratitude.Tailored support systems are crucial improving healthcare delivery crises. Medical schools should adopt holistic curriculum approach, integrating interdisciplinary learning prioritizing student wellbeing. Recognizing pandemic's implementing targeted measures ensures resilience contributes an improved system.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of stress and health conditions among students in the context of the war in Ukraine

Physical Culture Recreation and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(2), P. 58 - 69

Published: Dec. 26, 2024

Background and Study Aim. In the context of a military conflict, students’ health is subjected to significant stress psychological challenges. Monitoring condition this vulnerable group can provide important data for developing effective support measures. The aim study assess level students in Ukraine during war compare these indicators with those from neighbouring countries, Poland Romania. Materials Methods. used Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) questionnaire levels among students. A total 443 participated: 36 Poland, 215 Romania, 179 Ukraine. Factor analysis (PCA) was employed test validity reliability PSS-10 structure, number factors determined using Kaiser criterion. Reliability assessed Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Python library PyCharm CE environment as tool. Mann-Whitney applied comparisons. Correlation conducted between overall score measures positive negative affect. logistic regression model identify predictors stress. Results. results factor showed that both significantly reliably measure different aspects values 1 (0.87) indicate high reliability, while 2 (0.79), they good reliability. correlation 0.89 indicates very strong relationship 0.69 relationship, though not (p=0.0000). confirm scores are closely related emotional states, more pronounced impact on emotions. highest observed (32.65%) Romania (35.60%), figure 4.99%. Conclusions. conflict affects psycho-emotional state students, causing stress, anxiety, depression. Younger women were found be particularly vulnerable. These underscore need develop targeted programs improve mental war.

Language: Английский

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Proactive and Preventive Adjustment Mechanisms to Stress Among University Students

Advances in higher education and professional development book series, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 108 - 121

Published: Dec. 7, 2023

Students in universities experience numerous stresses from varied sources. Stress makes students develop poor mental health, which eventually may lead to adverse effects their lives. This chapter sought analyze proactive and preventive adjustment mechanisms stress among university students. It is concluded that who adopt coping merits because it minimizes the stressful during situation of stress. The prevention-focused strategies have experienced buffer since serves as important intervening account for relationships between work stressors individual outcomes. recommended deans at should holistic cognitive behavioural therapy equip them with best

Language: Английский

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