Prevalence Of Depression, Anxiety and their Associated Factors among Medical Students of Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

Khan, M S; Mahmood, Shafaq; Badshah, Aaref; Ali, SU; Jamal, Yasir S.

doi:10.1093/aje/163.suppl_11.s220-c

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“…The study revealed that the overall prevalence of depression including both male and female students is seen in 75.7% of the students which is quite similar to the findings of Khan et al (70%) and Inam et al (60%) [16,17]. Previous study of Steptoe et al also showed that Asian countries had the highest incidence of depression as compared to other countries [18].…”

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Assessment of Depression among Applied Medical Science College Students at Taif University: A Questionnaire Survey

Zaini¹,

Anjum²,

Dahlawi³

2017

J Psychiatry

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Journal of Psychiatry AbstractPsychological stress associated with depression is common among medical students and considered as an important indicator for mental health. Mental disorders might cause numerous undesirable personal and professional consequences such as; growing cynicism and social isolation. This study aimed to assess the degree of depression among undergraduate students in College of Applied Medical Sciences at Taif University. The presence and severity of depression was measured by using the patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) scoring. The overall percentage of depression in the study is seen in 75.7% of the students, with major depression (Scores˃15) found in 18.7% of students. The result of this study revealed the proportion of male and female students who had depression, to be 62% and 81.4% respectively and this difference showed statistical significance (P value<0.05). The highest percentage of students with major depression (moderately severe and severe) belonged to nursing department followed by radiological sciences, then laboratory department and lastly physical therapy, although there was no statistically significant difference found between these courses (P value˃0.05). Interestingly, the percentage of students decreased sequentially as the depression severity score became higher.

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confidence: 84%

Assessment of Depression among Applied Medical Science College Students at Taif University: A Questionnaire Survey

Zaini¹,

Anjum²,

Dahlawi³

2017

J Psychiatry

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“…9 The prevalence rate of depression (75.5%) in present study differs from those conducted formerly in other medical colleges of Pakistan such as Multan, 43.89% , but comparable to surveys conducted in Lahore and Karachi, 60-70%. 9,10 These dissimilarities could be because of different study methods, different evaluation scales used and different educational settings of medical colleges. Additionally, high frequency of depression among 1 st year students in existing study could be justified on the basis of stress of new learning atmosphere, greater work load with constraint to accomplish, modifications in eating and sleeping routines and dearth of recreation activities.…”

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“…6 A literature review identified only a few studies conducted in Pakistan on depression among medical students. 4,7,8,9,10,11 As there is a lack of data regarding prevalence of depression and the role of precipitating factors of depression among medical students in Pakistan so, the present study was undertaken to look for prevalence of depression among medical students of Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha, Punjab Pakistan, using a diagnostic tool i.e., Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) 12 for depression, associations of depression with demographic and educational characteristics and the extent to which stressors predict depression. Assessing the burden of depression among medical students can inform us of their status of mental health and related risk factors.…”

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Prevalence of Depression; A Cross-Sectional Study Among MBBS Students of Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha Pakistan

Uttra

Rauf

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Material and Methods: A sample of 200 medical students (including 147 female and 53 male) was chosen by random sampling. PHQ-9 scale was used to evaluate depression among participants. Data was collected on a specially designed questionnaire containing sociodemographic and educational characteristics and was analyzed using SPSS 16.0. Results: Out of 200 respondents, who participated in study, 75.5% reached depression criteria. The age range of majority of students (53%) was 20-22 year. Factors such as female gender, year of medical college, staying in hostel, both pre and post exam depression, academic pressure, high competition, overburdened test schedules and worries about future were found to be significantly associated with depression. Conclusion:The results depict that frequency of depression among MBBS students during their academic years is very high, making them highly susceptible individuals. This demands the necessity for pervasive enactment of therapeutic measures by medical college administration, including assessment, education and provision of mental health services. Key words:Depression, Prevalence, Medical Students, Cross-sectional study.

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“…Using anxiety and depression scale it was found out that 113 (60%) students had anxiety and depression. Prevalence of anxiety and depression in students of 4th year, 3rd year, 2nd year and 1st year was 49%, 47%, 73% and 66% respectively 5 . This study suggests that medical students experience anxiety and depression, the finding is consistent with other western studies, however there is no local data available to support our findings.…”

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Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression among Medical Students Using Duke Health Profile

Waris

Shafqat

Hameed

2017

Int. j. endorsing health sci. res.

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Background: Depression is an important health problem due to its prevalence and associated consequences. The life time prevalence of depression ranges between 10 to 21 % in population. According to the precipitation of the WHO, depression is estimated to become the second leading cause of dysfunction by the year 2020. Among medical students, academic stressors include the volume of material to be learned, academic performance and evaluation (examinations and continuous assessments). Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted and the total of 300 Medical students from 18 to 25 years to age participated in this study. Students in this study were undergraduate students. Duke health profile were given to the students. Data analysis was done by using Chi square test. Results: 300 students from fourth year and final year were recruited for the study. Mean anxiety score was 35.4 SD + 19.9 with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 99.6. Mean depression score was 35.9 SD + 21.8 with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 100. Mean anxiety depression score was 28.8 SD + 33.8 with minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 100. Mental score was compared among medical students, 47.4% of fourth years and 34.2% of had severe mental stress (Score 75 -100), Anxiety score was compared among medical students, 2.6% of fourth years and 3.4% of had severe anxiety (Score 75 -100), Depression score was compared among medical students, 3.9% of fourth years and 5.5% of had severe depression (Score 75 -100), 14.9% of fourth years and 18.5% of had moderate depression (Score 50 -75). Conclusion: Anxiety score showed a little female predominance. Depression among medical students of fourth year was little more as compared to the final year students. Depression was more among male students than female students.

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Prevalence Of Depression, Anxiety and their Associated Factors among Medical Students of Sindh Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

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Assessment of Depression among Applied Medical Science College Students at Taif University: A Questionnaire Survey

Assessment of Depression among Applied Medical Science College Students at Taif University: A Questionnaire Survey

Prevalence of Depression; A Cross-Sectional Study Among MBBS Students of Sargodha Medical College, Sargodha Pakistan

Evaluation of Anxiety and Depression among Medical Students Using Duke Health Profile

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