Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Government Nursing College Students in Akola: A College-Based Study

Abstract

BACKGROUNDVarious studies done across the world found that the undergraduate students are at risk of developing psychological morbidity. Prevalence of depression and anxiety was found to be higher in medical students compared to general population. In the background of such studies in India among nursing students, the present study is envisaged.The aim of the present study is to find out prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Govt. nursing college students. MATERIALS AND METHODSA total of 52 students studying in Govt. Nursing College, Akola were included in study based on universal sampling method. A questionnaire-based study was conducted the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). RESULTSPrevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among students was found to be 69.24%, 78.85% and 53.85% respectively. CONCLUSIONResults may help to understand magnitude of problem, forming strategies to help them accordingly and promotion of mental health among students. There is growing concern over the mental health issues, especially depression and anxiety among adolescent and young adults. Studies around the world have found prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among adolescent and young adult in the range of 5%-70%. (2) Higher education can be stressful, students have to adapt to a new lifestyle. They have to cope with various stressful situations like staying away from home, academic demands, new social relationships, and uncertainty about future. Students in higher education are vulnerable to mental health problems. (3) Various studies have found high psychological morbidity especially depression and anxiety among university students. (4)(5)(6) Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduates in Malaysia was found to be 29.3%, 55.0%, and 21.6% respectively. 'Financial or Other Competing Interest': None. Submission 25-10-2017, Peer Review 10-11-2017, Acceptance 13-11-2017, Published 20-11-2017. Corresponding Author: Dr. Amol Jadhao, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Akola. E-mail: dr.amoljadhao@gmail.com DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2017/1369 Medical undergraduates tend to have greater psychological distress than general population. (7) A systemic review reported rates of depression, anxiety and stress among medical students varying from 6.0%-66.5%, 7.7%-65.5%, and 12.2-96.7% respectively. (8) There is considerable evidence suggesting high prevalence of depression and anxiety among nursing students. As these types of studies are lacking in Indian setting, current study is envisaged. KEYWORDS MATERIALS AND METHODS Design of StudyPresent study is a cross-sectional study of nursing college students studying at Govt. Nursing College, Akola. Study was done during the month of July 2017. Study PopulationAll undergraduate students studying in nursing college were included according to inclusion criteria. A total of 52 students were included in this study after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inclusion Criteria ...

Prevalence and correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Nursing Students

“…In our study, 12.1% of the students had mild stress which is higher than findings by Basu M (9.30%) (10) but lower than findings by Das DM (17.4%) (15). In our study, 12.1% of the students had moderate stress, which is lower than findings by Telgote S et al (23%) (7) and Das DM (19.5%) (15). In our study, 5.1% of the students had severe stress which is lower than findings by Das DM (8.7%) (15).…”

“…M. In our study, (29.4%) of the students had moderate level of anxiety which is lower than findings by Telgote S et al (53.84%)(7) but higher than findings by Rathnayake S et al (21.7%)(8). In our study, (9.3%) of the students had extremely severe anxiety which is lower than findings by…”

“…Previous studies conducted among nursing students have shown high rate of depression, anxiety and stress throughout the world. (4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10). Due to sudden change in the education system and uncertainty about the future because of COVID 19 pandemic, they are experiencing various psychological problems.…”