Epidemiology of Mental Health Problems in the Middle East

Ibrahim, Nahla Khamis

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“…Global mental health is of growing concern, with increasing benefits from worldwide efforts for the sustainable development of mental health programs [8]. Analysis of DASS-21 in the current study revealed that the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students were 62.8 %, 59.0 %, and 49.2 %, respectively.…”

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“…Our results showed that female pharmacy students had a higher level of stress and anxiety compared to males (P > 0.05). Females may be more vulnerable to negative emotion compared to males with an increased risk of anxiety and stress [8]. A study among Danish medical students found that females reported higher levels of stress compared to male medical students, but the differences were not significant [2].…”

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“…Mental disorders ranked as the ninth cause of global burden of disease, 2017, and accounted for about 15% of the global burden of diseases, with their burden being higher than from all cancers. Mental illnesses are complicated, multi-factorial disorders that occur due to the interaction of personal and environmental conditions [8].…”

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“…Anxiety is an unfavorable condition presented by fear accompanied by unwanted physical manifestations. It has negative impact on the daily function [8]. If stress persists for a long time or is of high intensity, an individual may collapse and may even lead to the development of physical and mental disorders [9,10].…”

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Prevalence and Predictors of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Pharmacy Students from Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia

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2021

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Introduction: There is an increasing concern about the effect of mental diseases on academic performance, especially among students from the health specialties. However, very limited studies were done on depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students in Makkah. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students from Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among pharmacy students from both genders in 2018/2019. A standardized self-administered data collection sheet was used. It contained information about the personal, socio-demographic data, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence (SSREI) scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were done. Stepwise multiple logistic regression analyses were done. Adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students was high; 62.8%, 59.0%, and 49.2%, respectively. Younger students suffered more from stress compared to older students. In regression analysis, academic stress was associated with the increased risk of depression, anxiety, and stress. However, good general life satisfaction is a predictor of decreasing depression, anxiety, and stress. Better emotional intelligence is also a predictor of decreased depression (aOR = 0.195; 95% CI: 0.09-0.42) and stress (aOR = 0.4; 95% CI: 0.21-0.72). A longer duration of physical exercise is another predictor for lowering stress. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was high among pharmacy students. Academic stress was a predictor for depression, anxiety, and stress. General life satisfaction and high EI were protective from the three mental illnesses. A longer duration of physical exercise is a predictor for decreasing stress. Screening programs are needed for the detection and management of depression, anxiety, and stress among pharmacy students. Psychosocial and academic support services are needed for the management of academic stress. Training courses and educational programs are needed for improving the EI of pharmacy students. Encourage the practicing a longer duration of physical activities is needed.

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