Prevalence of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms and barriers to mental health services among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Medicine,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
104(1), С. e41185 - e41185
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2025
Medical
students
represent
the
future
of
healthcare
workforce.
However,
demanding
nature
medical
education
places
them
at
an
increased
risk
mental
health
issues.
Ensuring
their
well-being
is
crucial
for
maintaining
a
competent
and
compassionate
system.
This
study
aims
to
determine
prevalence
depression,
anxiety,
stress,
along
with
barriers
accessing
services
among
students.
A
cross-sectional
self-administered
online
survey
conducted
Jazan
University,
Saudi
Arabia,
from
September
2023
March
2024.
Descriptive
inferential
statistical
analyses
were
using
International
Business
Machines
Corporation
Statistical
Package
Social
Sciences
version
27.0.1
(Chicago).
The
included
390
participants.
Median
scores
stress
14.00,
12.00,
16.00,
respectively,
interquartile
ranges
4.00
22.00,
20.00,
6.00
24.00.
Depression
severity
categories
showed
that
38.2%
normal,
while
11.5%,
31.8%,
13.6%,
4.9%
experienced
mild,
moderate,
severe,
extremely
severe
symptoms,
respectively.
Anxiety
classifications
revealed
37.4%
as
6.2%,
17.4%,
10.0%,
29.0%
falling
into
categories,
For
49.2%
11.0%,
16.7%,
14.1%,
9.0%
levels,
Barriers
care
preference
self-management,
confidentiality
concerns,
societal
judgment,
fears
career-related
repercussions.
highlights
high
notable
gender
differences
symptom
severity.
Addressing
care,
such
concerns
stigma,
essential
improving
service
utilization
student
well-being.
Язык: Английский
Factors influencing mental health outcomes among university students: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh
BMJ Open,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. e097745 - e097745
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Mental
health
issues,
particularly
anxiety
and
depression,
are
on
the
rise
among
university
students
globally,
including
in
Bangladesh.
However,
comprehensive
data
factors
influencing
mental
outcomes
this
group
remain
limited,
hindering
development
of
effective
programmes
interventions.
This
study
aims
to
assess
status
Bangladesh
examine
key
outcomes.
A
cross-sectional
online
survey
was
conducted
from
December
2022
March
2023.
Universities
University
aged
18
older.
Data
were
collected
through
a
structured
that
assessed
depression
using
Patient
Health
Questionnaire
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
scale,
as
well
dietary
diversity
Individual
Dietary
Diversity
Score.
The
results
showed
while
female
exhibited
greater
diversity,
they
also
had
higher
obesity
rates,
whereas
male
reported
more
physical
activity.
assessments
revealed
36.1%
participants
experienced
mild
anxiety,
11.5%
severe
39.8%
8.3%
depression.
Binary
logistic
regression
analysis
identified
significant
predictors
gender,
personal
income,
body
mass
index
screen
time.
Females
less
likely
experience
(crude
odds
ratios
(COR):
0.531,
p
=0.034)
(COR:
0.591,
=0.023)
compared
with
males.
Furthermore,
low
intake
wheat,
rice
2.123,
p=0.050)
pulses
1.519,
p=0.050),
high
consumption
fats,
oils
2.231,
p=0.024)
sugary
foods
2.277,
p=0.001),
associated
inadequate
vitamin
A-
C-rich
fruits
1.435,
=0.018)
linked
Overweight
found
be
susceptible
findings
emphasise
necessity
for
targeted
interventions
promote
healthier
lifestyles
enhance
Язык: Английский
Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences and Mental Health Issues in a Young‐Adult Sample of University Students in Bangladesh: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Health Science Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
8(4)
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Background
and
Aims
The
prevalence
of
adverse
childhood
experiences
(ACEs)
is
remarkably
high
in
Bangladesh,
there
well‐documented
evidence
establishing
a
relationship
between
ACEs
mental
disorders
children
adults.
However,
little
known
about
how
ACE
exposure
affects
young
adults'
health.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
to
estimate
the
assess
developing
anxiety
depression
symptoms
adult
sample
university
students.
Methods
A
cross‐sectional
survey
comprising
858
students
aged
18–29
years,
enrolled
an
undergraduate
or
graduate
level
at
large
was
conducted
October
December
2023.
measured
using
ten
items
from
CDC‐developed
tool.
Self‐reported
were
assessed
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder
7‐item
Scale
Patient
Health
Questionnaire‐9.
associations
variables
interest
multivariable
logistic
regression.
Results
More
than
half
(54.1%)
reported
experiencing
ACEs.
moderate‐to‐severe
34.4%
71.6%,
respectively.
One
item
increase
score
increased
odds
by
27%
(adjusted
ratio
[AOR]:
1.27;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]:
1.16–1.38)
19%
(AOR:
1.19;
CI:
1.08–1.31).
Conclusion
prevalent
associated
with
symptoms.
Exposure
should
be
considered
intervention
strategies
for
improving
students'
Язык: Английский
Towards the Development of Human Capital: Preliminary Results on a Study on Well-being Among Tertiary Students in Melaka, Malaysia
Information Management and Business Review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(3(I)S), С. 865 - 871
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024
Economic
development
is
intimately
linked
to
human
resource
development.
People
who
can
improve
themselves
fast
and
efficiently
successfully
deal
with
life's
problems
challenges,
including
those
are
in
tertiary
education.
Therefore,
their
stress
level
an
indicator
of
the
well-being
our
future
leaders.
This
study
investigates
various
factors
that
affect
students'
well-being.
preliminary
research
involves
collecting
data
from
higher
education
institutions
Melaka,
191
completed
responses.
The
findings
were
analyzed
using
frequencies,
percentages,
mean,
standard
deviation,
correlation.
Findings
show
62.8%
respondents
experience
low
stress,
while
37.2%
report
high
stress.
Key
stressors
include
time
pressure,
academic
dissatisfaction,
subject
matter
issues,
financial
social
also
contributing
levels.
However,
relationships
environmental
appear
have
a
lesser
impact
on
Based
correlation
coefficient,
(dependent
variable)
does
not
relate
single
variables.
Most
variables
moderate
other
study's
students
Melaka
do
alarmingly
levels
but
several
them.
must
be
prioritized
ensure
best
capital
created,
as
it
represents
leaders
skilled
workforce.
Recommendations
made
for
policy
adjustments
address
factors,
providing
sustained
national
progress.
Язык: Английский
The impact of health promotion training on university students’ health perceptions, healthy lifestyle behaviors, and risky behaviors
Frontiers in Psychology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2024
Introduction
University
period
is
a
critical
developmental
stage
in
which
health-related
behaviors
that
will
be
effective
throughout
life
are
acquired.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
effect
of
health
promotion
education
given
touniversity
students
on
perception,
and
risky
behaviors,
investigate
impact
demographic
characteristics
participants
these
three
variables,
potential
relationship
between
variables.
Methods
It
quasi-experimental
using
pre-post
test
design
was
conducted
with
179
students.
The
Health
Perception
Scale,
Healthy
Lifestyle
Behaviors
Risky
Scale
were
used
collect
data.
A
7-week
training
program
implemented,
post-training
evaluation
made
after
3
months.
Percentage,
mean,
standard
deviation,
Mann–Whitney
U,
Kruskal-Wallis,
Wilcoxon
analysis,
Spearmen
Correlation
analysis
analyze
Results
After
training,
it
determined
perception
healthy
lifestyle
increased
decreased.
significant
negative
found
antisocial
behavior,
suicidal
tendencies
dropping
out
school.
habits
school
dropout.
positive
behaviors.
results
this
provide
evidence
effectiveness
interventions
improving
reducing
Discussion
support
planning
programs
promote
campuses.
also
shows
preventing
Язык: Английский
Contribuições de atividades físicas curtas e vigorosas para o bem-estar mental no ambiente universitário
Caderno Pedagógico,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
21(13), С. e12744 - e12744
Опубликована: Дек. 27, 2024
A
transição
para
a
vida
acadêmica
apresenta
desafios
cognitivos,
sociais
e
comportamentais
que
frequentemente
afetam
negativamente
o
bem-estar
mental
de
estudantes
universitários.
prática
regular
exercícios
físicos
tem
sido
amplamente
reconhecida
como
uma
estratégia
eficaz
melhorar
saúde
reduzir
sintomas
ansiedade,
depressão
estresse.
Entre
as
modalidades
disponíveis,
treinamento
intervalado
alta
intensidade
(HIIT)
destaca-se
por
sua
eficácia
em
curto
prazo,
sendo
potencialmente
vantajoso
jovens
com
rotinas
intensas
tempo
limitado.
Este
artigo
objetivo
fornecer
revisão
narrativa
sobre
os
efeitos
do
no
cognitivo
ambiente
universitário.
Os
resultados
sugerem
HIIT
integrado
ao
acadêmico
parece
contribuir
melhora
afeto
positivo,
na
redução
tensões,
comportamento
sedentário,
aprimoramento
desempenho
aumento
geral,
consolidando-se
acessível
lidar
pressões
acadêmicas.