Depression, Stress, Burnout and Associated Factors in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Turkish Medical School

Ertek, İrem Ekmekçi; Özkan, Seçil; Candansayar, Selçuk; İlhan, Mustafa

doi:10.5455/pbs.20210220065005

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“…While being a 4th-grade student was found as a predictor for depression and stress in our first study before the pandemic [37], highest scale scores were found to be in preclinical phases, particularly in 2nd grades, after the pandemic. Saddik et al [26] reported that students in their clinical years, as in contact with COVID-19 patients, reported higher anxiety levels.…”

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students

Ertek¹,

Özkan²,

Candansayar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Surgery and Medicine

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Background/Aim: Medical students are at high risk for mental problems with already increased levels of stress and depression. The literature shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of the population including medical students. However, yet, there is insufficient data to compare the mental health of medical students before and after the pandemic. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on medical students' mental health. Methods: First part of these two cross-sectional studies was conducted in 2019, before the pandemic, and the second one was performed in 2021. A sociodemographic data form, The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) were applied to 1306 students in 2019 and 898 students in 2021, from all 6 grades studying at a Turkish medical school. Prevalence of depression, PSS and MBI-SS scale scores were compared in terms of year of the study, grades and some demographic variables. Results: The prevalence of depression was 64.2% in 2019 and increased to 90.9% after the pandemic. Participants with a personal or family history of being COVID-19 (+) had higher scores in CES-D (P=0.002 and P=0.001, respectively) and PSS (P=0.015 and P=0.004, respectively). Regression analysis showed that female gender, studying in preclinical phases, and living alone were significant predictors of CES-D and PSS scores. Conclusion:The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected the mental health of medical students as well as the entire society. Preventive mental health practices are required for this vulnerable population, especially for groups determined to be at risk.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students

Ertek¹,

Özkan²,

Candansayar³

et al. 2022

Journal of Surgery and Medicine

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“…In a study conducted in Turkey, it was observed that 29.3% of medical students had depressive symptoms [ 35 ]. In another study, the prevalence of depression was estimated at a striking 64.2% [ 36 ]. Another aim of the current study was to measure the severity of depression symptomatology among medical school students with the BDI scale and to determine factors that strongly impacted scores.…”

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Smoking and Depression among Medical School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Turkey’s Largest Province

Ürün Ünal,

Marakoğlu

2024

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Background: To examine the prevalence of smoking among medical faculty students in Turkey, and to explore the associations between smoking, depression, and other factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students in Konya, Turkey, from November 2018 to February 2019. The first section included eight questions pertaining to sociodemographic details. The second comprised nine questions addressing smoking and other harmful habits. The third section involved the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence while the fourth was the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Results: The study was completed with a total of 1117 participants (90.2% of all students). In regard to smoking, 813 (72.78%) were non-smokers, 98 (8.77%) were ex-smokers, and 222 (19.87%) were active smokers. Notably, 16.29% of students (n = 182) had a high BDI score (≥17). Male sex, good economic status, depression diagnosis at any time in life, and alcohol use were independently associated with active smoking. Being a senior student and regular exercise were independently associated with a low (<17) BDI score, whereas depression diagnosis at any time in life and drug use were independently associated with high (≥17) BDI. Conclusions: Almost 20% of medical school students were active smokers, with about a 2.5-fold higher prevalence among males compared to females. There is a significant association between smoking frequency and symptoms of depression. Policies targeting modifiable risk factors can reduce smoking and depression among future physicians, which can have a strong impact on population-wide smoking.

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Depression, Stress, Burnout and Associated Factors in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Turkish Medical School

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of medical students

Smoking and Depression among Medical School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study from Turkey’s Largest Province

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