The Prevalence and Impact of Depression Among Medical Students: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea

Roh, Meejeon; Jeon, Hong Jin; Kim, Hana; Han, Sung Koo; Hahm, Bong Jin

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“…Habitualmente, os estudantes com diagnóstico de depressão apresentam baixa autoestima, pior desempenho escolar, isolamento, menor probabilidade de possuir namorado(a) (Kim & Roh, 2014;Roh, Jeon, Kim, Han, & Hahm, 2010).…”

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Antecedente de Ansiedade, Síndrome do Pânico ou Depressão e Análise do Impacto na Qualidade de Vida em Estudantes de Medicina

Serinolli

Oliva²,

El-Mafarjeh

2015

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Alta competição por resultados, muitas horas de estudo, carga horária acadêmica elevada, entre outros motivos, são apontadas como causa do elevado índice de ansiedade, pânico e depressão nos estudantes de Medicina. Avalia-se o impacto do histórico diagnosticado pelo médico dessas patologias na qualidade de vida dos estudantes de Medicina por meio de pesquisa transversal com aplicação do questionário da Organização Mundial da Saúde para avaliação da qualidade de vida -formato curto (WHOQOL-BREF), acrescido de um questionário com perguntas relacionadas a histórico de ansiedade, síndrome do pânico ou depressão anterior, religião e onde residem seus familiares em 405 alunos de Medicina da cidade de São Paulo, Brasil. Nos resultados, os alunos com histórico prévio de ansiedade, pânico ou depressão (34,57%) obtiveram pior índice de qualidade de vida demonstrado nos domínios físico, psicológico, relação social e ambiental, quando comparados ao grupo sem histórico prévio de depressão (p < 0,005). Alunos que relatam ter religião têm melhor qualidade de vida, com índices superiores no domínio psicológico (p < 0,005). Estudantes cujas famílias residem em outras cidades têm histórico mais elevado de ansiedade, síndrome do pânico ou depressão (teste exato de Fisher = 0.014). Conclusão: neste trabalho, história de ansiedade, pânico ou depressão e alunos sem religião apresentam piores índices de qualidade de vida e devem ser monitorados por programas especiais para melhorar o bem-estar, com ênfase para os alunos provenientes de outras cidades.Palavras-chave: qualidade de vida; estudantes de medicina; estresse; ansiedade; pânico; depressão; qualidade; religião; formação médica. HISTORY OF ANXIETY, PANIC ATTACKS OR DEPRESSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN MEDICAL STUDENTS. ABSTRACTHigh competition for results, too many study hours, courses with a huge hours total, among other reasons, are pointed out as causes for the high rate of anxiety and depression in medical students. This work aims to evaluate the impact of previous doctor-diagnosed history of anxiety, panic syndrome or depression on quality of life of medical students and religion through a cross-section study with application of the World Health Organization questionnaire to assess quality of life in its short format (WHOQOL-BREF), plus a questionnaire with questions related to the history of previous anxiety, panic syndrome or depression, religion and where their families reside in 405 medical students from São Paulo, Brazil. The results showed that students with prior history of anxiety, panic syndrome or depression diagnosed by doctors (34.57%) had lower quality of life, an index demonstrated in the four domains: physical, psychological, social and environmental, when compared to the group without prior history of depression (p <0.005). Students who have religion have better quality of life with higher rates in the psychological domain (p <0.005). Students whose families live in other cities have a higher history of depression (Fisher exact test = ...

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“…O sexo feminino, histórico de depressão, a não participação em atividades sociais, as dificuldades de relacionamento e a falta de atividades de lazer foram associados à maior chance de quadros depressivos (Guerrero López et al, 2013;Kim & Roh, 2014;Pucci, Rech, Fermino, & Reis, 2012;Roh et al, 2010).…”

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Antecedente de Ansiedade, Síndrome do Pânico ou Depressão e Análise do Impacto na Qualidade de Vida em Estudantes de Medicina

Serinolli

Oliva²,

El-Mafarjeh

2015

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“…Students are exposed to more stressful situations [24], and spiritual experiences are considered potentially healthy [6]. The results of studies suggest that depression, anxiety, and burnout have increased [25] and humanitarian attitudes, positive emotion, and physical health have decreased among medical students [26]. Despite health interventions, studies still report high levels of mental disorders and suicidal tendencies among medical students [27] and this trend continues among practicing doctors [26].…”

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The role of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence in students' mental health

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Studies show that mental disorders are highly prevalent among students. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the role of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence in the students' mental health studying at university of medical sciences. The study population included all undergraduate and medicine students. A total of 393 female and male students (193 medical and 200 non-medical students) were selected through randomly. General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and spiritual intelligence and mindfulness questionnaire were used to evaluate the participants. The results revealed the negative correlation of mental health with mindfulness and spiritual intelligence and a positive correlation between mindfulness and dimensions of spiritual intelligence. Also, the dimension of spiritual life (43.1%) and mindfulness (31%) had a significant negative effect on the explained variance of the students' mental health. Analysis of variance showed that the scales of mindfulness, perception of existence, somatic symptoms, and anxiety were higher among women. Therefore, the students can be more capable of coping with existing traumas and pressures by boosting their spirituality, consciousness, and mindfulness.

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“…4 The factors which add to poorer mental health of medical students compared with general population include lack of sleep, higher academic burden, inability to cope, exposure to patient's suffering and death, financial concerns, increased mental tension and psychological pressure. 5 Depression affect students both professionally and personally, which result in diminished life satisfaction among students. 6 A literature review identified only a few studies conducted in Pakistan on depression among medical students.…”

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Prevalence of Depression; A Cross-Sectional Study Among MBBS Students of Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha Pakistan

Uttra

Rauf

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Material and Methods: A sample of 200 medical students (including 147 female and 53 male) was chosen by random sampling. PHQ-9 scale was used to evaluate depression among participants. Data was collected on a specially designed questionnaire containing sociodemographic and educational characteristics and was analyzed using SPSS 16.0. Results: Out of 200 respondents, who participated in study, 75.5% reached depression criteria. The age range of majority of students (53%) was 20-22 year. Factors such as female gender, year of medical college, staying in hostel, both pre and post exam depression, academic pressure, high competition, overburdened test schedules and worries about future were found to be significantly associated with depression. Conclusion:The results depict that frequency of depression among MBBS students during their academic years is very high, making them highly susceptible individuals. This demands the necessity for pervasive enactment of therapeutic measures by medical college administration, including assessment, education and provision of mental health services. Key words:Depression, Prevalence, Medical Students, Cross-sectional study.

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The Prevalence and Impact of Depression Among Medical Students: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study in South Korea

Abstract: This study demonstrated that Korean medical students experience depression frequently. It also highlighted the possible risk factors of MDD among medical students and pervasive association of depression with poor functioning.

Cited by 110 publications

References 34 publications

Antecedente de Ansiedade, Síndrome do Pânico ou Depressão e Análise do Impacto na Qualidade de Vida em Estudantes de Medicina

Antecedente de Ansiedade, Síndrome do Pânico ou Depressão e Análise do Impacto na Qualidade de Vida em Estudantes de Medicina

The role of mindfulness and spiritual intelligence in students' mental health

Prevalence of Depression; A Cross-Sectional Study Among MBBS Students of Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha Pakistan

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