Anxiety and Stress Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Haramaya University, Eastern Ethiopia

Asfaw, Henock; Fekadu, Gelana; Tariku, Mandaras; Oljira, Amanuel

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“…High anxiety levels are known to negatively interfere with the quality of life, health, and well-being in this population and predict illness (Gan and Ling, 2019). The independent sample t-test corroborates the data found in the literature regarding higher anxiety in the female population (Asfaw et al, 2021;Mirza et al, 2021). According to Kinrys and Wygant (2005), genetic factors and female sex hormones may play essential roles in expressing this gender difference.…”

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Neuroticism among medical students at a federal public university: a cross-sectional analysis

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Almansa

Braz

et al. 2022

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Introduction: Neuroticism is a personality dimension characterized by an individual's tendency to experience negative emotions. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to experience emotional distress and mental illness. Objective: To evaluate levels of neuroticism, including its facets, among medical students at a federal public university and compare them to groups in the general population. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study. A total of 317 medical students from a federal university in Brazil, participated; 171 (53.94%) were female and 146 (46.06%) were male. A sociodemographic questionnaire and the Revised Neuroticism Factor Scale were applied for collection between February and June 2021. Data analysis procedures were performed using SPSS. Student t-tests for one and independent samples were applied for gender comparison. Results: The sample means, categorized by gender, were compared with the population means presented in the technical manual of the test. Higher scores were evident in neuroticism and the facets of vulnerability, embarrassment, impulsivity, and anxiety/preoccupation when compared to the baseline study. Both genders were also found to have higher levels of embarrassment and anxiety/concern, and males also showed higher scores on neuroticism, vulnerability, and impulsivity. In the comparison test between genders, higher scores were observed in females for neuroticism and depression, vulnerability, embarrassment, and anxiety/concern. Conclusion: Given the above, the need for psychological support for medical students is reinforced, for both genders, given the professional specificities in which they are immersed. Moreover, identifying the protective factors is an essential prerequisite for the design of health promotion interventions.

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Neuroticism among medical students at a federal public university: a cross-sectional analysis

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“…The moderate stress levels in the Sudanese medical students at Khartoum University have increased by 55% since 2016 (from 16 to 71.2%) keeping in mind the former study used DASS21 as a measurement for stress [ 19 ]. A relatively lower Stress level of 44% was spotted in Ethiopian medical students [ 45 ]. Medical students are exposed to different stressors such as examinations, as provided in a 2014 study in Morocco [ 46 ].…”

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Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

Ibrahim,

Ahmed,

Mohammad

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) causes significant disturbance in an individual’s well-being and activity. Whereby, interfering with the dynamic progress in life. Also, anxiety is a product of stress and a major predictor of academic performance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), measure levels of anxiety and perceived stress, evaluate the academic profile, identify lifestyle characteristics, and explore the relationship between these factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 340 Sudanese medical students filled out online questionnaires, composed of the sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, academic profile, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 scale (GAD-2), and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 for data analysis. Results Of 340 medical students, 3.8% of them were diagnosed with GAD, while 29.1% scored ≥ 3 in GAD-2, indicating a possible diagnosis. The study found that 9.7% of the participants used addictive substances, with 42% of them having high GAD-2 scores. Moreover, high anxiety levels were associated with high-stress scores (p-value = 0.000). Also, high GAD-2 scores were significantly associated with students who spent less than 10,000 SDG (18 USD) weekly, spent more time on entertainment using smart devices (p-value = 0.004), and had an unhealthy diet (p-value = 0.004). Low anxiety levels were associated with better sleep quality (p-value = 0.00), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.018). High-stress levels were observed in females (p-value = 0.035), those with lower academic performance satisfaction levels, and increased hours of smart device usage for entertainment (p-value = 0.001). Reduced stress levels were associated with being ≥ 23 years old, increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.002), satisfaction with religious practices [F(3, 166.6) = 10.8, p-value = 0.00)], and having a healthy diet (p-value = 0.006). Conclusion The low prevalence of GAD corresponded with previous literature, but 29.1% of medical students had a high probability of having GAD. The study emphasizes on providing accessible mental health services for medical students and interventions addressing modifiable risk factors.

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“…The moderate stress levels in the Sudanese medical students at Khartoum University have increased by 55% since 2016 (from 16-71.2%) keeping in mind the former study used DASS21 as a measurement for stress [19]. A relatively lower Stress level of 44% was spotted in Ethiopian medical students [45]. Medical students are exposed to different stressors such as examinations, as provided in a 2014 study in Morocco [46].…”

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How generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress affect the lives of medical students in Sudan?

Ibrahim,

Ahmed,

Bashir

et al. 2023

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Background Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) often experience significant disturbance in their well-being and daily activities. Whereby, interfering with their dynamic progress. Anxiety is a product of stress and a major predictor of academic performance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), measure levels of anxiety and perceived stress, evaluate academic profile, identify lifestyle characteristics, and explore the correlations between these factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study 340 Sudanese medical students completed online questionnaires, composed of the sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, academic profile, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 scale (GAD-2), and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 for data analysis. Results Of 340 medical students, 3.8% of them were diagnosed with GAD, while 29.1% scored ≥ 3 in GAD-2, indicating a possible diagnosis. The study found that 9.7% of the participants used addictive substances, with 42% of them having high GAD-2 scores. Moreover, high anxiety levels were associated with high-stress scores (p-value = 0.000). Also, high GAD-2 scores were significantly associated with students who spent less than 10,000 SDG (18$) weekly, spent more time on entertainment using smart devices (p-value = 0.004), and had an unhealthy diet (p-value = 0.004). Low anxiety levels were associated with better sleep quality (p-value = 0.00), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.018). High-stress levels were observed in females (p-value = 0.035), those with lower academic performance satisfaction levels, and increased hours of smart device usage for entertainment (p-value = 0.001). Reduced stress levels were associated with being ≥ 23 years old, increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.002), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and having a healthy diet (p-value = 0.006). Conclusion The low prevalence of GAD corresponded with previous literature, but 29.1% of medical students had a high probability of having GAD. The study emphasizes on providing accessible mental health services for medical students and interventions addressing modifiable risk factors.

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Anxiety and Stress Among Undergraduate Medical Students of Haramaya University, Eastern Ethiopia

Cited by 11 publications

References 41 publications

Neuroticism among medical students at a federal public university: a cross-sectional analysis

Neuroticism among medical students at a federal public university: a cross-sectional analysis

Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

How generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress affect the lives of medical students in Sudan?

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