Psychiatric morbidity among third year medical students at the Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Zaki, Nivert; Ibrahim, Juliani

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“…Student mental health problems have been associated with a range of sociodemographic factors, including lower socioeconomic status (SES), gender, and being a member of an ethnic minority, although some authors have found no statistically significant associations between sociodemographic variables and psychopathology in student populations [21, 27]. Female students are generally at higher risk for internalising disorders (such as mood, anxiety and eating disorders) [7, 28–30], while male students are at increased risk of externalising disorders (including substance use, and conduct and impulse control disorders) [31, 32].…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

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Background: There is growing awareness of the need for effective prevention, early detection, and novel treatment approaches for common mental disorders (CMDs) among university students. Reliable epidemiological data on prevalence and correlates are the cornerstones of planning and implementing effective health services and adopting a public health approach to student wellness. Yet, there is a comparative lack of sound psychiatric epidemiological studies on CMDs among university students in low-and middle-income countries, like South Africa (SA). It is also unclear if historically marginalised groups of students are at increased risk for mental health problems in post-apartheid SA. The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of lifetime and 12-month CMDs among university students in SA, with a particular focus on vulnerability among students in historically excluded and marginalised segments of the population. Methods: Data were collected via self-report measures in an online survey of first-year students registered at two large universities (n = 1402). CMDs were assessed with previously-validated screening scales. Data were weighted and analysed using multivariate statistical methods. Results: A total of 38.5% of respondents reported at least one lifetime CMD, the most common being major depressive disorder (24.7%). Twelve-month prevalence of any CMD was 31.5%, with generalised anxiety disorder being the most common (20.8%). The median age of onset for any disorder was 15 years. The median proportional annual persistence of any disorder was 80.0%. Female students, students who reported an atypical sexual orientation, and students with disabilities were at significantly higher risk of any lifetime or 12-month disorder. Female gender, atypical sexual orientation, and disability were associated with elevated risk of internalising disorders, whereas male gender, identifying as White, and reporting an atypical sexual orientation were associated with elevated risk of externalising disorders. Older age, atypical sexual orientation, and disability were associated with elevated risk of bipolar spectrum disorder.

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

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“…Thus it is pertinent to study the health situation of university students in Egypt. There are some small-scales studies on mental and psychiatric morbidities among students of the Egyptian universities (9,10). However data regarding physical morbidity among university students are not available.…”

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Students’ Utilization of Health Services: A Hospital-Based Study in Mansoura University, Egypt

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“…A higher prevalence of GAD (44.9%) was found by Zaki and Ibrahim (2011) in a cross-sectional study among third year medical students from the Ain Shams University in Egypt. The possible reasons behind this high level of GAD in college students could be due to conduction of this study during midyear exams accompanying high level of workload and stress.…”

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“…For instance, Farrer et al (2016) reported that (17.9%) in prevalence of GAD in a 611 students sample size in Australia. (Zaki and Ibrahim, 2011) reported (44.9%) prevalence rate of GAD among third year medical students from the Ain Shams University-Egypt.…”

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among First Year Students in Duhok University Researcher

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Generalized anxiety disorder is one of a range of anxiety disorders including panic disorder (with and without agoraphobia), post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social phobia, specific phobias and acute stress disorder. The aim of this study was to assess generalized anxiety disorder and its association to socio-demographic characteristics among first year students in University of Duhok. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 1000 first year students of University of Duhok regardless of their socio-demographic characteristics and study field from 1 st Feb-30 th April 2017. The students were recruited into the study through the systematic method of sampling. The level of generalized anxiety disorder was assessed through the 10-item Generalized Anxiety Disorders Questionnaire for DSM-IV. The items are rated from 0 (Not at all), 1 (Several days), 2 (More than half the days), and 3 (Nearly every day). The total scores are interpreted as 0-10 KEYWORDS: General Anxiety Disorder, Students, University of Duhok minimal symptoms 11-15 mild anxiety, 16-20 moderate anxiety and 21-30 sever anxiety. The study revealed that majority of students was in age groups 18-22 (98.8%). The number of male students was 427 (42.7%) and females were 573 (57.3%). The prevalence of General Anxiety disorder (excluding minimum level) was (33.7%) in the first year college students. In addition, the study showed that majority of student had not previous personal and familial diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. The data showed that the generalized anxiety disorder was more prevalent in females (47.47%), married students (49.18%), age category 23-26 years (37.5%), and students studying sciences (67.11%). It was more prevalent in students living in rural areas (55.48%), students living in dormitory (53.56%), Yezidi students (68.38%), and in those students with previous personal and familial diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (62.02% and 66.67%, respectively) Introduction. Generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry, that is, apprehensive expectation about events or activities. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as individuals with GAD typically anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues,

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Psychiatric morbidity among third year medical students at the Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Cited by 13 publications

References 20 publications

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of common mental disorders among first-year university students in post-apartheid South Africa: implications for a public mental health approach to student wellness

Students’ Utilization of Health Services: A Hospital-Based Study in Mansoura University, Egypt

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among First Year Students in Duhok University Researcher

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