Psychological distress among college students of coastal district of Karnataka: A community-based cross-sectional survey

Bhat, U Shinivasa; Amaresha, Anekal C.; Kodancha, Prabhath Gujjadi; John, Soyuz; Kumar, Shishir; Aiman, Agneita; Jain, Praveen; Cherian, Anish V.

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2018.10.006

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“…These findings were in agreement with a previous study that showed higher prevalence of psychological distress among non-medical students. 38 In our study, both groups of students exhibited comparable rates of stress prevalence. This finding was contrary to the results of Aamir et al who demonstrated higher stress prevalence rates among the medical students (54.6%) than the non-medical students (20.6%).…”

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Depression, anxiety and stress among medical and non-medical students in Saudi Arabia: An epidemiological comparative cross-sectional study

Mirza

Milaat

Ramadan

et al. 2021

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Arabia, were recruited. The Faculty of Education was randomly selected to represent the non-medical colleges. The depression, anxiety and stress scale-21 items (DASS-21) was used to estimate the study outcomes.Results: Of the 465 undergraduates recruited in this study, 49.68% (n=231) were medical students and 50.32% (n=234) were non-medical students. Approximately 54%, 53%, and 38% of the participants were found to be suffering from depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. The analyses showed that the two groups did not differ significantly with respect to stress and depression (p=0.934 and 0.423, respectively). However, the non-medical students exhibited a significantly higher anxiety score compared to the medical students (p=0.002). Family conflicts was a common risk factor for the studied psychological disturbances. Female gender and travel time from home to university were significant predictors of depression and anxiety, whereas a positive history of a psychological condition increased the likelihood of depression and stress. Conclusion:There was a high prevalence of anxiety, stress, and depression among the students, with a significantly higher anxiety levels among the nonmedical students.

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Depression, anxiety and stress among medical and non-medical students in Saudi Arabia: An epidemiological comparative cross-sectional study

Mirza

Milaat

Ramadan

et al. 2021

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“…The mental health of undergraduate college students has gained a public health interest, as the demand for mental health services has increased, especially in settings with limited resources such as Eritrea. Psychological distress including anxiety, depression, suicidality, and somatic symptoms is a common health problem among college students [ 1 , 2 ], and compared to the general population, college students regularly report higher levels of psychological distress [ 3 ]. Likewise, subjective well-being tends to decline among students after joining college [ 4 ].…”

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Classes of childhood adversities and their associations to the mental health of college undergraduates: a nationwide cross-sectional study

Wang

Kelifa

et al. 2021

Environ Health Prev Med

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Background Childhood adversities pose deleterious consequences on health and well-being, but limited studies explore whether unique patterns of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact the mental health of emerging adults and the mediating role of current stressful events (CSEs). This study examined classes of ACEs and how they relate to CSEs, psychological distress, and subjective well-being among Eritrean College undergraduates. Methods Cross-sectional data on ACEs, CSEs, symptoms of psychological distress, and subjective well-being were collected from a national sample of college students (N = 507). We identified ACE patterns using latent class analysis and further examined whether CSEs mediated the effects of ACE classes on psychological distress and subjective well-being. Results 86.4% of the sample experienced at least one ACE. Collective violence, domestic violence, and physical abuse were the most common ACEs. Three subgroups, low ACEs (66.3%), household violence (19.1%), and multiple ACEs (14.6%) were identified. We found that relative to low ACEs, household violence (β = 0.142, 95% CI 0.046, 0.248) and multiple ACEs (β = 0.501, 95% CI 0.357, 0.666) indirectly influenced psychological distress through CSEs, and CSEs mediated the relationships between household violence (β = −0.096, 95% CI −0.176, −0.033), multiple ACEs (β = −0.338, 95% CI −0.498, −0.210), and subjective well-being. However, there were nonsignificant relative direct effects of ACE patterns on both psychological distress and subjective well-being. Conclusions Experiencing multiple ACEs and household violence in conjunction with CSEs significantly predict psychological distress and subjective well-being. Contextual interventions for the early identification of ACEs and the management of CSEs may play a crucial role in the prevention of mental health problems.

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“…While age and gender were not found to be strongly associated with students' health or risk behaviors, younger international students experienced more psychological distress than older students. Furthermore, a number of other studies from Turkey, Hong Kong, and India have found that age, gender, sexual orientation, and field of study are all associated with psychological distress in students (Bayram & Bilgel, 2008;Wong et al 2006;Bhat et al 2018).…”

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A cross-sectional analysis of psychological distress among higher education students in Ireland

Cullinan

Walsh

Flannery

et al. 2022

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

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Objectives: To examine levels of psychological distress among higher education students in Ireland overall and across a range of personal, higher education, and socioeconomic characteristics, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of college students in Ireland was undertaken in 2018. Data on 5201 students from 13 higher education institutions (HEIs) were analyzed. Stress, anxiety, and depression symptom scores based on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were calculated and reported, with statistical testing used to compare across groups. Results: Overall, 29.6% and 19.1% of respondents were classified in the mild to moderate and severe to extremely severe range for depression respectively. The corresponding proportions were 25.9% and 20.7% for anxiety, and 24.5% and 14.8% for stress. Differences across groups included higher levels of psychological distress for transgender and female students compared to males (p < 0.01), for gay/lesbian/bisexual students compared to heterosexuals (p < 0.01), for undergraduates compared to postgraduates (p < 0.01), for students from intermediate/technical/service/unskilled social classes compared to professional/self-employed social classes (p < 0.01), and for those with financial difficulties compared to those without financial difficulties (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Rates of psychological distress were high amongst college students in Ireland prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, with substantial differences across groups. Due to study limitations, such as possible selection bias, the findings need replication. Further research is needed to determine the impact of the pandemic on the prevalence of mental illness in this population.

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Psychological distress among college students of coastal district of Karnataka: A community-based cross-sectional survey

Cited by 17 publications

References 38 publications

Depression, anxiety and stress among medical and non-medical students in Saudi Arabia: An epidemiological comparative cross-sectional study

Depression, anxiety and stress among medical and non-medical students in Saudi Arabia: An epidemiological comparative cross-sectional study

Classes of childhood adversities and their associations to the mental health of college undergraduates: a nationwide cross-sectional study

A cross-sectional analysis of psychological distress among higher education students in Ireland

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