Evaluation of the relationships among happiness, stress, anxiety, and depression in pharmacy students

Silva, Rute Gonçalves; Figueiredo-Braga, Margarida

doi:10.1016/j.cptl.2018.04.002

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“…Longitudinal studies are needed to examine such relationships and associations. Moreover, the bivariate associations between depression-anxiety, anxiety-stress, and depression-stress were found to be statistically significant and risk factors for each other (depression, anxiety, and stress) as has been found in previous studies (e.g., Demirbatir 2012;Nadeem et al 2017;Silva and Figueiredo-Braga 2018). This provides further support for using the DASS in the present study.…”

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“…Compared to the prevalence levels of stress using the DASS globally, the prevalence of stress in the present study was lower than two Pakistani studies (38.5 to 47.6%; Nadeem et al 2017;ul Haq et al 2018) Based on the findings of previous studies surveying students, depression and anxiety prevalence rates were relatively higher in the present study compared to the aforementioned studies, whereas the prevalence rate for stress in the present study was more comparable to these studies. This higher level of overall MHPs prevalence may be higher due to ragging and other issues existing in the university; the participants were sampled from, as well as other more conventional reasons (i.e., lack of social and/or family support, future worries, toxic psychological environment, academic pressure, academic workload, size of the academic curriculum, and endless test schedules) (Bayram and Bilgel 2008;Bruffaerts et al 2018;Garg 2009;Mayer et al 2016;Prothom Alo 2018;Saeed et al 2018;Silva and Figueiredo-Braga 2018;ul Haq et al 2018). Because MHPs can hamper the well-being and academic functioning of students and (in extreme cases) can lead to suicidal ideation Bruffaerts et al 2018;Shah et al 2017;ul Haq et al 2018), special attention is needed for preventing MHPs among this vulnerable group along with awareness raising of the factors contributing to the risk of MHPs.…”

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Predictors Among Bangladeshi Students

Mamun

Hossain

Griffiths

2019

Int J Ment Health Addiction

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Common mental health problems are regarded as public health concerns and can contribute to risky behaviors such as suicide among university students in extreme cases. However, there is a lack of studies concerning such issues in Bangladesh. The present study aimed to fill this knowledge gap by investigating the prevalence and associated risk predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress among Bangladeshi university students. The sample comprised 590 undergraduates attending Jahangirnagar University (Dhaka, Bangladesh) who completed an offline survey including sociodemographic questions, behavioral variables, and the 21-item Bangla Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (BDASS-21). The prevalence of moderate to the extremely severe levels of depression, anxiety, and stress was 52.2%, 58.1%, and 24.9%, respectively. There were no significant gender differences in depression, anxiety, and stress. Risk factors for depression included coming from a lower class family, being a cigarette smoker, and engaging in less physical exercise. Risk factors for anxiety and stress included being engaged in a relationship. The findings need to be further replicated among other Bangladeshi university students to help in the development of better intervention programs and appropriate support services targeting this vulnerable group including a focus of suicide prevention and awareness.

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Predictors Among Bangladeshi Students

Mamun

Hossain

Griffiths

2019

Int J Ment Health Addiction

100

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“…[6][7][8] Stress, anxiety, and depression are also prevalent among pharmacy students, especially female pharmacy students. 15 Ibrahim and Abdelreheem found high levels of depression (51%) and anxiety (29%) among pharmacy students, yet these levels were significantly less than levels of depression (58%) and anxiety (48%) found among medical students. 6 In a study of pharmacy students and recent pharmacy graduates, Bell and colleagues found that about 6% of pharmacy students had ever suffered from any mental illness.…”

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Pharmacy and Medical Students’ Mental Health Symptoms, Experiences, Attitudes and Help-Seeking Behaviors

Fischbein

Bonfine

2019

American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education

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Objective. To examine and compare the prevalence of mental health problems, help-seeking attitudes, and perceptions about mental health problems among US pharmacy and medical students. Methods. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using existing, anonymous survey data collected in the Healthy Minds Study during the 2015-2016 academic year. The analysis included 482 students (159 pharmacy students and 323 medical students) from 23 institutions in the United States. Analyzed topics included demographic characteristics, mental health status and symptoms, substance abuse, stigma related to mental health, help-seeking behaviors and attitudes, and mental health treatment perceptions. Results. Pharmacy and medical students experienced similar rates of depression (18% met clinical cutoffs), but pharmacy students were more likely to meet clinical cutoffs for anxiety (21% vs 11%). Pharmacy students were less likely to seek help from student counseling services (only 11% vs 49%) and also less likely to know where to seek help on campus if needed. Pharmacy students also reported having higher levels of stigma regarding mental health treatment. Conclusion. There are differences between pharmacy and medical students with regards to their experience of mental health symptoms, willingness to seek help, and perception of stigma. Despite the small sample, this analysis of national data indicates that opportunities exist to improve campusbased mental health education and offerings for pharmacy and medical students.

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“…Students studying health-related courses have been the focus of many studies on mental health disorders and their associated factors. Studies have been carried out among medical (Fawzy & Hamed, 2017;Tanaja, Sachdeva, & Dwivedi, 2018;Kebede, Anbessie, & Ayano, 2019;Yousif et al, 2019), nursing (Cheung et al, 2016) and pharmacy students (Gonçalves & Figueiredo-braga, 2018;Sabourin, Prater, & Mason, 2018). High levels of depression, anxiety and stress were found in these groups of students, which sometimes surpassed that of the general population (Sabourin, Prater, & Mason, 2018).…”

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Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate pharmacy students in Nigeria

2020

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Background: Mental health disorders are increasingly becoming a global concern among university students. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among pharmacy students in Nigeria is unknown. Objective: This study sought to examine the occurrence of depression, anxiety and stress and associated sociodemographic factors among undergraduate pharmacy students in Nigeria. Methods: The study was an online-based cross-sectional descriptive survey conducted among students from seven pharmacy schools in Nigeria. Students were recruited via their class WhatsApp groups and a link to a Google Form was provided for those who agreed to participate in the study. Data were analysed using IBM Statistical Product and Services Solution for Windows version 21.0. Results: A total of 408 students out of approximately 3,068 students responded to the survey (response rate: 13.32%). The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was 44.6%, 63.5%, and 35%, respectively. Depression was found to be strongly correlated with stress (r=0.739, p<0.001) and anxiety (r=0.715, p<0.001). Depression, anxiety and stress scores significantly correlated with perceived academic performance and year of study. There was no significant association between gender, cigarette smoking, type of accommodation, and the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among pharmacy students responding to a survey in Nigeria was high. Students in lower years of study and those with perceived poor academic performance had higher levels of depression, anxiety and stress. More studies are needed to explore the causes of depression, anxiety and stress among pharmacy students.

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Evaluation of the relationships among happiness, stress, anxiety, and depression in pharmacy students

Cited by 78 publications

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Mental Health Problems and Associated Predictors Among Bangladeshi Students

Mental Health Problems and Associated Predictors Among Bangladeshi Students

Pharmacy and Medical Students’ Mental Health Symptoms, Experiences, Attitudes and Help-Seeking Behaviors

Prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate pharmacy students in Nigeria

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