We assessed the Association of Mental Health and different education systems among high school students. A total of 174 students (107 females and 67 males) from age 16-19 years studying in 11th and 12th grades or equivalent to A levels in Karachi, Pakistan were surveyed in this cross-sectional study. Data collection involved using a specially designed structured questionnaire through literature review as well as the patient Health Questionnaire, a validated tool for assessing depression. Our study found that majority of students suffered from mild depression (29.3%). This was followed by 27.5% of students with severe depression, 23.0% with moderate depression and 20.1 with no depression. It was also found that more females suffered from depression as compared to males. However, no significant correlation was found between the association of different education system on the mental health of adolescents.
Aim: To evaluates the EQ level in facilitators of government and private medical colleges of Karachi. Study design: Cross sectional Place and duration: Ziauddin Medical College, January-June 2022 Methodology:Facilitators of government and private sector medical institutes particularly lecturers were targeted population. The calculated sample; (n=35/institute) was recruited by simple random technique. The questionnaire regarding demographic data was self-developed however, emotional quotient was assessed by EQ scale. Chi-square test was applied as test of significance. Results: The maturity scale score of females showed that statistically (p-value=0.011) they are emotionally more mature than males. When sensitivity and maturity score were compared between the two institutes (Government or private) their scores were similar and there was no significant difference between sensitivity and maturity scores of government and private sector employees. According to EQ compatibility scoring system scale ,100% male and 100% female scored in the range of extremely high competency category. Conclusion: The emotional quotient analysis showed that females are more sensitive and mature emotionally than males though the emotional intelligence of male and female participants was equal. Emotional sensitivity, maturity and intelligence scores of Government and private sector employees was comparable to each other. Keywords: Emotional quotient, Medical education system, Facilitators, Government and private sector
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