Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep Quality Among Young Adults in Turkiye: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 31(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 22, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim The current study was conducted to measure the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality identify predisposing factors psychological distress among young adults during pandemic. Methods A cross‐sectional design adopted. target population consisted students studying at an associate degree health services school a university in Turkiye. Overall, 704 were included sample. Multiple logistic regression implemented predict risk factors. Results moderate extremely severe depression found be 39%, 48.4% 47.6%, respectively. There strong positive association between stress anxiety ( r = 0.869, p < 0.001), 0.912, 0.857, 0.001). relationship 0.484, 0.481, Young with poor quality, those who find safety measures for pandemic outbreak insufficient, use alcohol, feel despair more likely have risk. Age gender did not affect their or Conclusions Nearly half experienced varying degrees most had quality. insufficiency measures, using feelings mutual predictive depression.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students enrolled at King Khalid University: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 25(1)

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025

University students are more likely to experience mental disorders. This study aimed assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among health non-health university at King Khalid students, Abha, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. An anonymous validated short form Arabic questionnaire scale (DASS-21) survey was distributed online on social media platforms through face-to-face interview for 1700 from March 1st May 31st 2024. A multivariate linear regression model used examine relationships between independent variables (age, gender, academic year, field) dependent (depression, stress). More than half surveyed (72.8%) were females. The age distribution reveals that majority (71.4%) fall within 20–25 years old, 22.6% in their third (58.6%) pursued studies science disciplines. Almost 12% experienced moderate 39% suffered moderate, severe, extremely severe while 29.5% had depression. Youths younger 25 higher risk experiencing depression (45.14% vs. 32.32% P = 0.024), (46.87% 33.33%, 0.034), anxiety older ages (55.52% vs.43.43%, 0.019). Females also (48.47% 38.53%, 0.0001), (58.32 48.48%, 0.0001) males. correlations (0.75), (0.83), (0.81) all indicate very strong positive correlations, with tests being highly significant (P < 0.001). Regression analysis revealed associated lower scores 0.017), female gender 0.001 both). findings highlight urgent need regular screening monitoring students' status University. Implementing targeted interventional programs is essential help cope different stressors a particular focus addressing heightened challenges faced by students.

Язык: Английский

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Examining the interplay between physical activity, problematic internet use and the negative emotional state of depression, anxiety and stress: insights from a moderated mediation path model in university students

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Problematic Internet Use (PIU), emotional states stress, anxiety and depression, practice physical activity among Tunisian students.

Язык: Английский

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Association of Body Mass Index and Physical Activity with Psychological Stress among Female Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 30(1), С. 60 - 66

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

A bstract Background: The prevalence of stress among university students has emerged as a significant concern, with notable impacts on their academic performance and overall well-being. Despite the growing body literature association between mass index (BMI), physical activity (PA), stress, there is shortage research in Nigeria. Objective: This study aimed to investigate associations BMI PA female Materials Methods: cross-sectional survey design was employed, data were collected from convenience sample 301 undergraduate at Nigerian university. Perceived Stress Scale International Questionnaire—Short Form assessed PA. calculated participant’s weight height. Results: Participants’ mean 22.5 ± 3.8 68.4% falling within normal range. greater percentage reported low levels (60.8%) moderate (67.4%). There no relationship ( r = −0.090, P 0.131). However, level associated increased −0.131, 0.027). Conclusion: significantly influences stress. Universities should facilitate an exercise-friendly environment encourage programs for students.

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Psychological Resilience and Community Resilience in Psychological Responses to COVID-19 Among Korean College Students Entering the Post-Pandemic Era

Journal of College Student Mental Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 21

Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025

Язык: 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, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. e16342495 - e16342495

Опубликована: Янв. 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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Association between social media use, physical activity level, and depression and anxiety among college students: a cross-cultural comparative study

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025

This article examined the interaction of social media use and physical activity with mental health outcomes in a cultural regional perspective among university students China. Among 1,500 from ten universities across different regions China, stratified random sampling was used to complete validated measures use, activity, depression, anxiety, sleep quality, values. Significantly positive associations were revealed between both depressive symptoms, r = .28, p ≤ .001, .31, .001. In female students, this association stronger, .34, Regarding as associated lower risk for problems, β =-0.18, occurring more strongly when at high level. Sleep quality accounted 30.4% relationship depression. Cultural values, particularly individualism/collectivism, moderated these associations: -0.14, < .01, such that collectivistic values buffered against negative effects. There significant differences: Western Chinese participants reported frequent (M 4.2, SD 0.8), but less 1890 MET-min/week, 1100) than participants. More importantly, females higher level 0.9), while males had levels 2486 1342). These findings indicate gender-specific, culturally tailored interventions are necessary embed promotion into strategies aimed promoting digital wellness. study contributes theoretical understanding wellness extends evidence-based insights development targeted students.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health and Lifestyle Factors Among Higher Education Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Behavioral Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(3), С. 253 - 253

Опубликована: Фев. 23, 2025

This study aimed to describe the lifestyle factors and mental health levels among higher education students identify their predictors. A cross-sectional with a sample of 745 was conducted from Polytechnic Porto using Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE)-18, FANTASTICO Lifestyle Questionnaire. The findings indicate that while generally exhibited positive lifestyle, they also experienced mild depression, anxiety, stress, nearing moderate threshold. DASS-21 subscale significant predictor both CORE-18 scores, underscoring strong relationship between depression overall well-being. stress were predictors reflecting negative impact on students’ psychological Perceived status male sex associated better outcomes CORE-18, female predicted healthier as measured by FANTASTICO. These highlight importance targeted interventions address promote healthy choices educational settings.

Язык: Английский

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The Implementation of a Blended Counseling Intervention in Undergraduate Engineering Students: The Effect on Mental Health

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13(5), С. 511 - 511

Опубликована: Фев. 27, 2025

Background/Objectives: The accelerating global concern for the mental health of university students necessitates delivering intervention programs. purpose this study is to evaluate effectiveness a 5-week blended counseling group program, with two integrated approaches, positive psychology and cognitive therapy, toward undergraduate engineering students' depression, anxiety, stress, from Higher School Pedagogical Technological Education, Greece. Methods: Participants mean age 21.12 (SD = 3.68) were administered DASS-21. A two-way repeated-measures design was used factors condition time. subjects underwent conditions, experimental (n 40), consisting civil mechanical engineers, control 52), that encompasses electrical engineers. three dependent variables, DASS-21 factors, measured at time points, beginning midway through end program. Results: effect interaction between conditions on depression stress significant. In particular, subgroups showed lower program in comparison group. However, they did not demonstrate significantly scores anxiety. Furthermore, exhibit any significant mid- post-test differences all measures. Conclusions: light obtained results, it can be concluded an effective intervention.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and factors related with depression in Iranian university students: a large sample cross-sectional study

Middle East Current Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 32(1)

Опубликована: Март 13, 2025

Abstract Background Entrance into university brings about significant vicissitudes to living circumstances and often augments psychological pressure. Mental health challenges such as depression are probable if students unable cope with these pressures. Therefore, this study seeks investigate the prevalence of its associated factors among Iranian students. Methods This online, cross-sectional survey was implemented in Iran between October 9 November 22, 2024. A total 2783 contributed by completing questionnaires. The instruments included Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-4), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7), Oslo Social Support (OSSS-3), Meaning Life (MLQ). To determine depression, we performed both univariate multivariate regression analyses. Results occurrence 46.74%. Based on findings, being older than 25 years ( OR : 0.59; 95% CI 0.40–0.88; P 0.010), having a moderate good economic status 0.62; 0.43–0.90; 0.013), social support 0.66; 0.52–0.84; 0.001), strong 0.30; 0.15–0.59; regular sleep schedule 0.42; 0.34–0.53; < sleeping 6 – 7 h per night 0.61; 0.27–2.08; 0.014), 8 0.45–0.99; 0.049), meaning life 0.45; 0.36–0.57; 0.001) were reduced risk depression. Also, smoking 1.39; 1.08–1.78; 0.011), substance use 2.22; 1.12–4.42; 0.022), sexual abuse before puberty 1.53; 1.10–2.13; after 2.40; 1.43–4.02; anxiety 4.31; 3.15–5.89; moderately severe 25.33; 17.71–36.23; 94.02; 55.26–159.98; perceived stress 2.06; 1.13–3.75; 0.017), high-perceived 3.91; 2.09–7.31; higher Conclusions There high identified highlight urgent need for comprehensive mental strategies addressing multifaceted nature holistic approach—considering psychological, social, environmental dimensions—is essential preventing managing settings.

Язык: Английский

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