Depression Among Medical Students of Karachi A Cross Sectional Study

Kumari, Ujalla; Dawani, Nakeeta; Devnani, Joti; Qureshi, Muhammad Fazal Hussain; Soleja, Fahad Khalid; Mohammad, Danish; Abubaker, Zain Jawed; Haroon, Ayesha; Sadiq, Sara

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“…As far as the genderwise difference of depression is concerned, a few studies from Pakistan have reported a high frequency of depression among female students compared to males. 11,12,20 This statement agrees with the present study, as the frequency of females (50.5%) was high, even with a significantly higher (16%) percentage of female medical students with mild depression as compared to male students (figure 3). In contrast to the present study, Mubashir et al has reported no gender difference in developing depression symptoms.…”

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“…Of them, 2/3 of the participants were married females, while 3/4 th participants were single. 11 Another cross-sectional study with undergraduate medical students from private and public medical colleges in Karachi reported a 9.7% prevalence of depression, being more common in female students (9.6%) than males (7.3%). 12 A survey of medical students in Faisalabad, Punjab revealed 57.1% depression.…”

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“…9,16,17 Consequently, mental stress during education may develop into depression, which will affect cognitive functioning and learning. 11 Also, the students who live away from home, especially hostlers or those who share a room with friends, experience acute homesickness. 13,18 Meeting new individuals might be stressful for some students.…”

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“…Of them, a few studies are related to Sindh, Province, depicting an alarming level of depression among medical students. 11,12,19,20 For this reason, it is a difficulty for all medical institutions to encourage undergraduate well-being and give students with the coping strategies they need to manage stress all throughout the entirety of their medical academic duration. To overcome certain issues, medical educators must understand the extent of student depression and the variables that cause it.…”

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Self-Reported Depression and Its Relationship with Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Medical Students

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Mugheri³

2022

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Objective: In Pakistan, among various cities, the rate of depression is reported to be between 60–70% among medical students. This study was performed to estimate the prevalence of depression and its factors among medical students at Muhammad Medical College, MirpurKhas, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed at Muhammad Medical College MirpurKhas, Sindh. The study tool was a semitortured questionnaire comprising of sociodemographic questions and depression, anxiety, stress (DASS-42) self-reporting scale. Throughout the study, medical undergraduate students were hired using a random sample technique. The descriptive statistical analysis, i.e., mean, standard deviation, range, frequency, and percentages were calculated using SPSS version 26. Results: The frequency rate of male and female students was 49.5% and 50.5%, respectively. Of all the 34% of medical students who showed positive depression symptoms, 27% had mild, and 7% had moderate depression. Female students had a higher depression frequency. Concerning the factors of depression, the rural residence demonstrated a significantly negative association [0.24 (0.104-0.574)], but living in a shared room showed a non-significantly positive association [OR 2.78 (0.501-15.46)] with depression among medical students. A monthly expense of 20000 PKR revealed a non-significantly positive association [1.078 (0.409-2.84)] with depression. In addition, parental level of education showed a significant association (P<0.005) with depression. Conclusion: Female students has high frequency of depression than male students. The depression factors among medical students were found to be financial, parental education, and living in shared room. So, the appropriate policies should be implemented to reduce the burden of disease. Keywords: Frequency of depression, DASS-42 scale, Factors of Depression, Medical students.

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“…We observed that depression was higher among students' who were not satisfied with their lives, were socially isolated, had trouble sleeping, little control over things and future depends on others. Studies have identified the prevalence of depression in association with lifestyle habits, sleeping hours, physical activities, recent trauma, and coping mechanisms in Pakistan's medical students (Alvi et al, 2010;Jadoon et al, 2010;Kumari et al, 2019).…”

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Association between depression and health risk behaviors among university students, Karachi, Pakistan

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In our society, people's health behaviors are considered a dilemma that can intensify the probability of developing a disease in the future. This study aimed to investigate the association between health risk behaviors and depression among a sample of university students, Karachi, Pakistan. A self-reported health behavior questionnaire was distributed to 813 consented students. The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D-10) questionnaire was used, a short, self-report scale that measures the recent level of depressive symptomatology, primarily focusing on depressed mood. Their results were further compared with some important health behaviors and social activities. At the univariate stage, the chi-square test was executed to compare the characteristics of categorical variables with depression status. The effect size was measured in terms of the odds ratio (OR) using logistic regression models. According to the adopted classification of CES-D, one out of eight students were found to be depressed. Among students', females were found to be 70% more depressed than males (OR: 1.7, 95% CI: 0.9-3.0). Depression was higher among students who were not satisfied with their lives, were socially isolated, had trouble sleeping, little control over Rehana Rehman

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Prevalence, Psychological Responses and Associated Correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in a Global Population, During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

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Uncertainty and isolation have been linked to mental health problems. Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to trigger mental health problems, which include anxiety, stress, and depression. This paper evaluates the prevalence, psychological responses, and associated correlates of depression, anxiety, and stress in a global population during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. A cross-sectional study design was adopted. 678 completed forms were collected during the COVID-19 quarantine/lockdown. An online questionnaire was designed and DASS-21 was used as the screening tool. A non-probability sampling technique strategy was applied. 50.9% of participants showed traits of anxiety, 57.4% showed signs of stress, and 58.6% exhibited depression. Stress, anxiety, and depression are overwhelmingly prevalent across the globe during this COVID-19 pandemic, and multiple factors can influence the rates of these mental health conditions. Our factorial analysis showed notable associations and manifestations of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. People aged 18–24, females, and people in non-marital relationships experienced stress, anxiety, and depression. Separated individuals experienced stress and anxiety. Married people experienced anxiety. Single and divorced people experienced depression. Unemployed individuals experienced stress and depression. Students experienced anxiety and depression. Canada, the UK, and Pakistan are all countries that are experiencing stress and depression as a whole. An extended number of days in quarantine was associated with increased stress, anxiety, and depression. Family presence yielded lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Lastly, lack of exercise was associated with increased stress, anxiety, and depression.

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Depression Among Medical Students of Karachi A Cross Sectional Study

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References 21 publications

Self-Reported Depression and Its Relationship with Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Medical Students

Self-Reported Depression and Its Relationship with Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Medical Students

Association between depression and health risk behaviors among university students, Karachi, Pakistan

Prevalence, Psychological Responses and Associated Correlates of Depression, Anxiety and Stress in a Global Population, During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic

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