O primeiro ano do resto das nossas vidas: Saúde mental de alunos de medicina

Figueiredo, Danielle Soraya da Silva; Lima, Karine Aparecida de; Figueiredo, Felipe Nathan da Silva; Bellodi, Patrícia Lacerda; Porfírio, Gustavo Bianchini; Carraro, Emerson; Figueiredo, David Livingstone Alves

doi:10.33448/rsd-v11i9.31651

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“…Care aimed at improving the mental health of medical students should be the responsibility of both individuals and institutions [13,67,68]. This study, conducted during a catastrophic event, i.e., the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted various aspects related to the mental and physical well-being of undergraduate medical students.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Care aimed at improving the mental health of medical students should be the responsibility of both individuals and institutions (Figueiredo et al, 2022;WFME, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Medical students have a worse perception of quality of life and a higher prevalence of psychosocial suffering than does the general population [12,13]. Adequate time management, among other factors, can also play a protective role in improving quality of life [12].…”

Section: Medical Students and The New Coronavirus Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Medical students have a worse perception of quality of life and a greater prevalence of psychosocial suffering than does the general population (Figueiredo et al, 2022;Miguel et al, 2021). Adequate time management can also play a protective role in improving quality of life, among other factors (Miguel et al, 2021).…”

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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during COVID-19 pandemic

Felix,

Costa,

Andrade

et al. 2024

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Background Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional face-to-face teaching was disrupted, leading to a transition to online activities. Social restrictions and isolation during this period may have contributed to various physical and emotional disorders, such as anxiety, depression, reduced perception of happiness, and a decline in overall quality of life. The objective of our study was to assess the perceptions of medical students regarding their emotions, anxiety and depression symptoms, and daily experiences during the pandemic. Methods We conducted a prospective study with both quantitative and qualitative components involving students in their 1st to 4th year of medicine at a private university in São Paulo, Brazil in 2020 and 2021. Participants completed online questionnaires, including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), and Medical Student Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (VERAS-Q). Additionally, they engaged in online focus group discussions. Results A total of 313 students completed the questionnaires, and 200 participated in the focus group. Women exhibited higher scores for anxiety (p = 0.002) and depression (p = 0.007), while men demonstrated better quality of life (p = 0.042). The students aged 18 to 24 years (p = 0.048) presented better quality of life and lower trait anxiety (p = 0.001). Both trait and state anxiety were strongly associated with depression (p < 0.01) and inversely related to quality of life, showing a moderate association with happiness (p < 0.01). Depression was strongly linked to both trait and state anxiety (p < 0.01) and moderately negatively correlated with happiness and quality of life (p < 0.01). The focus groups revealed recurring negative feelings among students, such as anxiety, depression, tiredness, discouragement, loneliness, difficulty managing time, poor sleep quality, exacerbation of harmful habits, and challenges in relationships, resulting in reduced mental and physical health during the pandemic. Coping strategies were discussed, including the adoption of new healthy habits, religious practices, and reconnection with family. Conclusion Depression and anxiety symptoms were more prevalent among females, while quality of life improved for younger and male students. The qualitative analysis enhanced our understanding of the determinants and consequences of students' recurring negative feelings, and also showed positive aspects like greater proximity to family and religiosity.

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confidence: 99%

“…Care aimed at improving the mental health of medical students should be the responsibility of both individuals and institutions (Figueiredo et al, 2022;WFME, 2020).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Medical Students and The New Coronavirus Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Medical Students and The New Coronavirus Pandemicmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during COVID-19 pandemic

Felix,

Costa,

Andrade

et al. 2024

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“…Care aimed at improving the mental health of medical students should be the responsibility of both individuals and institutions [9,55]. This study, conducted during a catastrophic event, highlighted various aspects related to the mental and physical wellbeing of undergraduate medical students.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during a catastrophic event

Felix,

Costa,

Andrade

et al. 2024

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Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, traditional face-to-face teaching has been disrupted. Social restrictions and isolation during this period may have contributed to various physical and emotional disorders. We aimed to assess the perceptions of medical students regarding their emotions, anxiety and depression symptoms, and daily experiences during the pandemic. Methods: We conducted a prospective mixed methods study involving students in their 1st to 4th years of medicine at a university in São Paulo, Brazil,in 2020 and 2021. Participants completed online questionnaires, including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ), and Medical Student Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (VERAS-Q) and participated in an online focus group. Results:313 students finished the questionnaires, and 200 were involved in the focus group. Women exhibited higher scores for anxiety (p=0.002) and depression (p=0.007); men demonstrated better quality of life (p=0.042). The students aged 18 to 24 years (p=0.048) presented better quality of life and lower trait anxiety (p=0.001). Both trait and state anxiety were strongly associated with depression (p<0.01) and inversely related to quality of life, showing a moderate association with happiness (p<0.01). Depression was strongly linked to both trait and state anxiety (p<0.01) and moderately negatively correlated with happiness and quality of life (p<0.01). The focus groups revealed recurring negative feelings, such as anxiety, depression, tiredness, loneliness, difficulty managing time and others, resulting in reduced mental and physical health during the pandemic. Coping strategies were discussed, including the adoption of new healthy habits, religious practices, and reconnection with family. Conclusion: Depression and anxiety symptoms were more prevalent among females, while quality of life improved for younger and male students. The qualitative analysis enhanced our understanding of the determinants and consequences of students' recurring negative feelings and revealed positive aspects such as greater proximity to family and religiosity.

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Mixed methods analysis of medical students' symptoms and feelings during a catastrophic period

Felix,

Costa,

Andrade

et al. 2024

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Background: Social restrictions and isolation during pandemic may have contributed to various physical and emotional disorders. We aimed to assess the perceptions of medical students regarding their emotions, anxiety and depression symptoms, and daily experiences during the pandemic. Methods: a prospective mixed methods study involving students in their 1st to 4th years of medicine at a university in São Paulo, Brazil(2020-2021). Participants completed standardized questionnaires online about anxiety, depression, happiness, and quality of life, and participated in an online focus group. Results: A total of 313 students completed the questionnaires, 200 were involved in the focus group. Women exhibited higher scores for anxiety (p=0.002) and depression (p=0.007); men demonstrated better quality of life (p=0.042). Younger students presented better quality of life (p=0.048) and lower anxiety (p=0.001). The focus groups revealed recurring negative feelings: anxiety, depression, tiredness, loneliness, difficulty managing time and others, resulting in reduced mental and physical health during the pandemic. Coping strategies were discussed, including the adoption of new healthy habits, religious practices, and reconnection with family. Limitations:while there are moderate correlations, the instruments utilized do not provide diagnoses and do not suggest a causal link. Nonparametric processes can cause bias in a correlational study like this one. Conclusion: Depression and anxiety symptoms were more prevalent among females, while quality of life improved for younger and male students. The qualitative analysis enhanced our understanding of the determinants and consequences of students' recurring negative feelings and revealed positive aspects such asgreater proximity to family and religiosity.

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O primeiro ano do resto das nossas vidas: Saúde mental de alunos de medicina

Cited by 5 publications

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Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during COVID-19 pandemic

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during COVID-19 pandemic

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical students’ symptoms and feelings during a catastrophic event

Mixed methods analysis of medical students' symptoms and feelings during a catastrophic period

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