Predicting stress and test anxiety among 1st-year chiropractic students

Zhang, Niu; Henderson, Charles

doi:10.7899/jce-18-11

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“…These results we obtained are consistent with the nature of Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as individuals diagnosed with GAD have low self-esteem, worry excessively about everyday life, and feel like they cannot control their worry so it is a possibility that this anxiety or worry about the academics is surfacing as being unsatisfied with the academic performance. A similar result to ours was found in a longitudinal study about perceived stress among chiropractic students in Iowa in which pre-matriculation GPA was not a predictor of perceived stress [ 52 ]. In contrast, a study in Malaysia established a weak and negative relationship between stress and academic achievement [ 53 ].…”

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confidence: 88%

Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

Ibrahim,

Ahmed,

Mohammad

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) causes significant disturbance in an individual’s well-being and activity. Whereby, interfering with the dynamic progress in life. Also, anxiety is a product of stress and a major predictor of academic performance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), measure levels of anxiety and perceived stress, evaluate the academic profile, identify lifestyle characteristics, and explore the relationship between these factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 340 Sudanese medical students filled out online questionnaires, composed of the sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, academic profile, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 scale (GAD-2), and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 for data analysis. Results Of 340 medical students, 3.8% of them were diagnosed with GAD, while 29.1% scored ≥ 3 in GAD-2, indicating a possible diagnosis. The study found that 9.7% of the participants used addictive substances, with 42% of them having high GAD-2 scores. Moreover, high anxiety levels were associated with high-stress scores (p-value = 0.000). Also, high GAD-2 scores were significantly associated with students who spent less than 10,000 SDG (18 USD) weekly, spent more time on entertainment using smart devices (p-value = 0.004), and had an unhealthy diet (p-value = 0.004). Low anxiety levels were associated with better sleep quality (p-value = 0.00), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.018). High-stress levels were observed in females (p-value = 0.035), those with lower academic performance satisfaction levels, and increased hours of smart device usage for entertainment (p-value = 0.001). Reduced stress levels were associated with being ≥ 23 years old, increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.002), satisfaction with religious practices [F(3, 166.6) = 10.8, p-value = 0.00)], and having a healthy diet (p-value = 0.006). Conclusion The low prevalence of GAD corresponded with previous literature, but 29.1% of medical students had a high probability of having GAD. The study emphasizes on providing accessible mental health services for medical students and interventions addressing modifiable risk factors.

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Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

Ibrahim,

Ahmed,

Mohammad

et al. 2024

BMC Psychiatry

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“…These results we obtained are consistent with the nature of Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) as individuals diagnosed with GAD have low self-esteem, worry excessively about everyday life, and feel like they cannot control their worry so it is a possibility that this anxiety or worry about the academics is surfacing as being unsatis ed with the academic performance. A similar result to ours was found in a longitudinal study about perceived stress among chiropractic students in Iowa in which pre-matriculation GPA was not a predictor of perceived stress [52]. In contrast, a study in Malaysia established a weak and negative relationship between stress and academic achievement [53].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 87%

How generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress affect the lives of medical students in Sudan?

Ibrahim,

Ahmed,

Bashir

et al. 2023

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Background Individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) often experience significant disturbance in their well-being and daily activities. Whereby, interfering with their dynamic progress. Anxiety is a product of stress and a major predictor of academic performance. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), measure levels of anxiety and perceived stress, evaluate academic profile, identify lifestyle characteristics, and explore the correlations between these factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study 340 Sudanese medical students completed online questionnaires, composed of the sociodemographic and lifestyle characteristics, academic profile, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 scale (GAD-2), and Perceived Stress Scale-10 (PSS-10). Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 20.0 for data analysis. Results Of 340 medical students, 3.8% of them were diagnosed with GAD, while 29.1% scored ≥ 3 in GAD-2, indicating a possible diagnosis. The study found that 9.7% of the participants used addictive substances, with 42% of them having high GAD-2 scores. Moreover, high anxiety levels were associated with high-stress scores (p-value = 0.000). Also, high GAD-2 scores were significantly associated with students who spent less than 10,000 SDG (18$) weekly, spent more time on entertainment using smart devices (p-value = 0.004), and had an unhealthy diet (p-value = 0.004). Low anxiety levels were associated with better sleep quality (p-value = 0.00), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.018). High-stress levels were observed in females (p-value = 0.035), those with lower academic performance satisfaction levels, and increased hours of smart device usage for entertainment (p-value = 0.001). Reduced stress levels were associated with being ≥ 23 years old, increased leisure/hobby time (p-value = 0.002), satisfaction with religious practices (p-value = 0.00), and having a healthy diet (p-value = 0.006). Conclusion The low prevalence of GAD corresponded with previous literature, but 29.1% of medical students had a high probability of having GAD. The study emphasizes on providing accessible mental health services for medical students and interventions addressing modifiable risk factors.

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“…This study also confirmed that students with lower income obtain higher PSS scores, which is consistent with the findings of other authors such as Cohen and Janicki-Deverts [55] or Klein and colleagues [56]. Accordingly, it is possible to agree with the authors Zhang and Henderson [112], who argued that finance is a significant stress factor. Regarding the PHQ 9 score, the differences were not as obvious as in the previous case and a significant difference (at the level of 0.01) was found only in the income characteristics, while higher PHQ 9 score was observed in lower-income students.…”

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Perceived Stress, Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders in College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Socio-Economic Dimension

Gavurová¹,

Ivankova²,

Rigelský³

2020

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The objective of the study was to examine the effects of perceived stress on depression and subsequently to examine the effects of depression on alcohol use disorders. The data were obtained by an electronic questionnaire survey during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic (n=1523 Slovak college students). Descriptive, regression and correlation analysis were used in the analytical processing, while the analyses included students' scores in three diagnostic tools (Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Patient Health Questionnaire for depression (PHQ 9) and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)), as well as gender and income characteristics. The PSS identified an increased level of perceived stress in female students, in contrast, the AUDIT showed an increased level of alcohol use disorders in male students. Differences in mental and behavioural disorders between the gender and income categories were significant in most of the analysed cases. In terms of gender-income characteristics, it was possible to confirm a significant positive effect of the PSS score on the PHQ 9 score, as well as a significant positive effect of the PHQ 9 score on the AUDIT score. As a result, efforts to reduce stress will be reflected in a reduction of depressive disorders as well as a reduction of excessive alcohol consumption among students.

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Predicting stress and test anxiety among 1st-year chiropractic students

Cited by 11 publications

References 54 publications

Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

Prevalence and correlates of generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress among Sudanese medical students

How generalized anxiety disorder and perceived stress affect the lives of medical students in Sudan?

Perceived Stress, Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders in College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Socio-Economic Dimension

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