Background: Floods are the most common type of natural disaster, which have a negative impact on mental health. Following floods, survivors are vulnerable to develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Aim: The aim is to study the psychiatric morbidity in the persons affected by floods during December 2015. Materials and methods: This study was carried out in Chennai and Cuddalore. In total, 223 persons who were directly exposed to floods were assessed. PTSD Checklist–Civilian Version, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory and World Health Organization–Five Well-Being Scale (WHO-5) were used in the study. Chi-square test was used to compare the means. Results: Overall, psychiatric morbidity was found to be 45.29%; 60 (26.9%) persons had symptoms of PTSD. Anxiety was found in 48 (27.4%) and depression was found in 101 (45.29%) persons; and 11 (4.9%) persons have reported an increase in substance abuse. Conclusion: Following disaster like floods, there is a need for better preparedness in terms of basic necessities and medical and psychological assistance, particularly emphasizing the needs of older persons in order to prevent the development of psychiatric problems.
Background: Specific learning disorders (SLDs) are an important cause of academic problems in school children mandating assessment and remediation. Aim: To document the psychosocial profile and prevalence of SLDs in school children. Materials and Methods: A total of 981 children studying in 3rd to 5th standard were screened for the presence of SLDs in a stepwise approach after taking permission from school authorities and consent from parents. Raven’s Progressive Matrices, Malins Intelligence Scale, and NIMHANS SLD Index were used for assessment. Statistical analysis was performed using Epi info software. Results: The prevalence of SLDs was found to be 6.1% (n = 60). Dyslexia was the most common SLD (n = 38; 63%) followed by combined type (n = 28; 46%). A significant association was found between consanguinity (P = 0.02) and delayed milestones (P = 0.02). Conclusion: There is a need for creating the awareness among parents and teachers regarding SLDs and to screen children for the early identification and remediation.
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Research suggests that medical students, as well as women, are at greater risk of depression, compared to the general population and men. Various studies have proven that mental health adversely affects menstrual health causing irregular periods, shorter cycles (<28 days). This suggests that female medical students are crucial targets requiring specic monitoring for mental health disorder prevention and intervention. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to analyze whether menstrual health is associated with Mental Health among female medical OBG [Obstetrics and gynecology postgraduate students. MATERIALS & METHODS: A self-reporting questionnaire was used to perform the research. A total of 250 postgraduates were issued the questionnaire, and 200 postgraduates responded. The survey was completed and personal information was gathered, then uploaded to a Microsoft Excel sheet for analysis. RESULTS: The analysis showed that out of 200 responders of female postgraduates 49.6% of doctors were found to be suffering from stress with the menstrual problems in the current pandemic situation indicating mental health difculties having a negative impact on the menstrual period. The correlation between mental health and the menstrual cycle was shown to be signicant [p - <0.05]. CONCLUSION: Thus it is important to recognize the mental health of OBG postgraduates, as well as nd solutions to the underlying reasons, in order to rescue the current and future of healthcare from mental health crises.
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