Depressive disorders in Thai medical students: an exploratory study of institutional, cultural, and individual factors

Kaewpila, Winitra; Thaipisuttikul, Papan; Awirutworakul, Tantawan; Jumroonrojana, Karn; Pitidhammabhorn, Umporn; Stevens, Fred

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“…Academic concern involve not only academic performance or academic load, but also learning atmosphere and professional value 19 . Our suggestions to help lessen academic concern in medical students are (1) medical students should know their learning objectives (2) medical students should have their own mentors that they can easily share their concerns, promote their value and professionalism 20 .…”

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Sleep quality problems in Thai medical students

Thaipisuttikul¹,

Theansukont²,

Boonmueng³

et al. 2022

Sleep Sci

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Objective: To explore sleep quality and daytime sleepiness problems in medical students at Ramathibodi Hospital. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Data were collected using questionnaires. The questionnaires included (1) Demographic and personal data, (2) The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep quality problem assessment and (3) The Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) for daytime sleepiness assessment. Results: Of 691 medical students, 165 (23.9%) completed questionnaires. The prevalence of poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness were 63.6% and 41.8%, respectively. After adjusted for age and relationship concern, academic concern (prevalence ratio 1.46) and nighttime activity without screen (prevalence ratio 1.43) were associated significantly with sleep quality problem. No factor was associated with daytime sleepiness. Discussion: Interventions to reduce academic burdens should be promoted to improve sleep problems in medical students. Further studies in larger groups of medical students using both subjective and objective measurements should be done in the future.

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Sleep quality problems in Thai medical students

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Theansukont²,

Boonmueng³

et al. 2022

Sleep Sci

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“…Medical students in Thailand are also found to have a high rate of mental problems such as depression (9.3%‐30.5%), stress (61.4%), and suicidal ideation (12.8%) 7‐11 . This prevalence is higher compared with the general Thai population 12 .…”

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“…Factors related to Thai medical student depression include academic performance, learning environment, relationship, and community, as well as individual vulnerabilities such as motivation and self‐care 7,9 . According to the Thai medical education curriculum, the first clinical year of all students begins at the fourth year, which coincides with the greatest prevalence of depressive disorders and suicidal ideation in Thai students 8 .…”

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“…[4][5][6] Medical students in Thailand are also found to have a high rate of mental problems such as depression (9.3%-30.5%), stress (61.4%), and suicidal ideation (12.8%). [7][8][9][10][11] This prevalence is higher compared with the general Thai population. 12 The proportion of depression among this group is comparable to other vulnerable populations such as ethnic or gender minorities.…”

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Mental health among Thai medical students: Preadmission evaluation and service utilization

Chiddaycha

Wainipitapong

2021

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Background and Aims Mental illness among medical students is common. Identifying at‐risk students can be beneficial in terms of prevention and treatment. This study examined the association between preadmission mental health evaluation and mental health service utilization among Thai medical students. Methods The authors collected data from all first‐ to sixth‐year students at one university hospital and three affiliated hospitals during the 2014 to 2019 academic year (n = 1642). Preadmission mental health was evaluated using the Thai Mental Health Indicators 66 (TMHI‐66) questionnaire. Data from mental health service utilization included the dates of service and the clinical diagnosis. Data were analyzed using Cox regression, adjusted for sex, hometown, and affiliated hospital. Results The prevalence of poor mental health was found to be 3.7% based on TMHI‐66 results. The proportion of all students who sought mental health services was 8.3%, and they were mostly diagnosed with depressive disorder (3%), adjustment disorder (1.9%), and anxiety disorder (1.9%). Students with positive TMHI‐66 results were more likely to seek out services at the faculty counseling center for one or more mental health problems (Hazard ratio [HR] = 2.11, 95% CI 1.11‐4.04, P = .024). Conclusion Preadmission mental health was found to be associated with mental health service utilization. Depressive disorder was the most frequent mental illness among Thai medical students utilizing the faculty counseling services. Still, the number was far lower than the reported prevalence of mental disorders due to various reasons. Further studies are needed to investigate risk and protective factors for mental disorders to better promote mental health and encourage mental health service utilization in targeted students throughout medical education.

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“…Các nghiên cứu định lượng trước đây cũng cho thấy mối liên quan giữa các yếu tố trên và trầm cảm ở sinh viên y khoa.10,11 Cũng theo kết quả nghiên cứu định tính của Winitra Kaewpila và các cộng sự tại Thái Lan, các vấn đề về các mối quan hệ dường như là mối quan tâm lớn của sinh viên y khoa. Khi sinh viên gặp trục trặc trong mối quan hệ với gia đình, bạn bè, người yêu, hoặc khi tham gia hội nhóm có khả năng bắt đầu vào thời kỳ trầm cảm 6. Theo kết quả nghiên cứu định tính của Monica R. Hill và các cộng sự việc cạnh tranh giữa các bạn bè trong lớp cũng khiến cho sinh viên cảm thấy áp lực 13.…”

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Trầm cảm của sinh viên y khoa: Góc nhìn của sinh viên y khoa qua một nghiên cứu định tính

Linh¹,

Cẩm²,

Hoàng³

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Trầm cảm đang dần trở thành vấn đề y tế công cộng cần được quan tâm khi tỷ lệ người mắc trầm cảm ở mọi độ tuổi đang tăng lên một cách nhanh chóng. Nghiên cứu này nhằm mục tiêu mô tả cảm nhận của sinh viên y đa khoa về tình trạng trầm cảm và các yếu tố liên quan đến trầm cảm ở sinh viên y đa khoa chính quy Trường Đại học Y khoa Phạm Ngọc Thạch năm 2019, với sự tham gia của 4 sinh viên. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy rằng sinh viên y khoa nhận thức được tỷ lệ trầm cảm của sinh viên y khoa đang ngày một tăng, các yếu tố liên quan bao gồm: Tuổi, giới tính, thói quen ăn uống, thói quen ngủ, mối quan hệ với gia đình, mối quan hệ với bạn bè, gặp trở ngại khi tham gia các hoạt động xã hội, học lực, áp lực từ việc học, chương trình học.

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Depressive disorders in Thai medical students: an exploratory study of institutional, cultural, and individual factors

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Sleep quality problems in Thai medical students

Sleep quality problems in Thai medical students

Mental health among Thai medical students: Preadmission evaluation and service utilization

Trầm cảm của sinh viên y khoa: Góc nhìn của sinh viên y khoa qua một nghiên cứu định tính

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