Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors Among Higher Education Students

Carmen de Aquino Nunes, Jenyfer; Oliveira Lima Magalhães, Daniela; Vitória Silva Rodrigues, Anne; Nami Utsunomya Saraiva, Arissa; Carlos Pereira de Jesus, Ely; Karine de Oliveira Santos, Evaine; Fagundes Souto, Daniella; Fonseca Lisboa, Bernardo; Almeida Nunes, Tatiana; Azevedo Ledo, Lucas; Abrahão Neto, Alexi; Barbosa Rocha, Diego; Neves Costa, Ângela

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“…Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health issues with persistent feeling of sadness, tiredness, and anhedonia ( i.e., lack of interest or happiness) ( World Health Organization, 2020 ). Depressive symptoms were reported to be associated with substance abuse, eating disorders, dropout, and self-injury among university students ( De Aquino Nunes et al, 2024 ). Moreover, individuals who experienced deterioration in this symptom were associated with greater likelihood of suicide ( Eberhard & Weiller, 2016 ), and exerts a huge health and economic burden on society ( Greenberg et al, 2003 ; Whiteford et al, 2013 ).…”

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Cross-sectional association between 24-hour movement guidelines and depressive symptoms in Chinese university students

Zhang,

Chi,

Huang

et al. 2024

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Background The world’s first 24-h movement guidelines for adults were released on 15 October 2020 in Canada, though evidence of their associations with health indicators in young adults is sparse. This study aimed to report the prevalence of meeting the 24-h movement guidelines and associations with depressive symptoms in a sample of Chinese university students. Methods Cross-sectional data from 1,793 Chinese university students (mean age = 20.7 years, 63.6% female) were used. Sociodemographic information, movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep duration), and depressive symptoms were collected using a self-reported questionnaire. Results The prevalence of meeting the 24-h movement guidelines was 27.8% in Chinese university students. Logistic regression results show that compared to those who met the 24-h movement guidelines, odds ratio (OR) for depressive symptoms in those who met fewer recommendations contained in the 24-h movement guidelines were significantly higher (OR for none = 3.4, 95% CI [2.1–5.5], p < 0.001; OR for one = 2.7, 95% CI [2.0–3.8], p < 0.001; OR for two = 1.5, 95% CI [1.1–2.1], p = 0.013). Conclusion The prevalence of meeting the 24-h movement guidelines in Chinese university students was relatively low and should be enhanced through multiple strategies. Meeting the 24-h movement guidelines was associated with lower risk for depression in Chinese young adults. It is suggested that moving more, sitting less and sleeping well in this population may reduce the occurrence of depression.

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Cross-sectional association between 24-hour movement guidelines and depressive symptoms in Chinese university students

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Ideação Suicida E Fatores Associados Em Estudantes De Ciências Da Saúde Nos Tempos De Pandemia

Silva,

Menezes,

Abud

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RESUMO Objetivo: verificar a existência de associação entre a ideação suicida, o suporte social e os sintomas ansiosos-depressivos entre os estudantes de Ciências da Saúde. Método: estudo quantitativo e transversal. A coleta de dados ocorreu de novembro de 2020 a julho de 2021, em Sergipe - Brasil, utilizando-se o Questionário Sociodemográfico, Questionário de Ideação Suicida, Escala de Satisfação com o Suporte Social e Escala de Ansiedade, Depressão e Estresse. Foram estimados coeficientes de regressão linear simples e múltipla e razões de chance. Resultados: dos 190 entrevistados, 57 (30%) apresentaram baixa satisfação com o suporte social, 66 (34,8%) relataram sintomas de depressão grave ou muito grave, 32 (16,8%) possuíam potencial risco de suicídio, podendo ser aumentada em 18% em pessoas com depressão. Conclusão: estresse, ansiedade e depressão, são os fatores de risco para a ideação suicida em estudantes da saúde. O suporte social torna-se um aliado no controle emocional, na diminuição do sofrimento psíquico e a precipitação de transtornos mentais de estudantes.

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Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors Among Health Sciences Students in the Pandemic Times

Silva,

Menezes,

Abud

et al. 2024

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Objective: To verify the existence of an association between suicidal ideation, social support, and anxious-depressive symptoms among Health Sciences students. Method: Quantitative, cross-sectional study. Data collection took place from November 2020 to July 2021 in Sergipe - Brazil, using the Sociodemographic Questionnaire, Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Social Support Scale, and Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Scale. Simple and multiple linear regression coefficients and odds ratios were estimated. Results: Of the 190 interviewees, 57 (30%) had low satisfaction with social support, 66 (34.8%) reported symptoms of severe or very severe depression, 32 (16.8%) had a potential risk of suicide, which can be increased by 18% in people with depression. Conclusion: Stress, anxiety, and depression are risk factors for suicidal ideation in health students. Social support becomes an ally in emotional control, in the reduction of psychological suffering, and in the precipitation of mental disorders in students.

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Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors Among Higher Education Students

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Cross-sectional association between 24-hour movement guidelines and depressive symptoms in Chinese university students

Cross-sectional association between 24-hour movement guidelines and depressive symptoms in Chinese university students

Ideação Suicida E Fatores Associados Em Estudantes De Ciências Da Saúde Nos Tempos De Pandemia

Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors Among Health Sciences Students in the Pandemic Times

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