Students stress patterns in a Kenyan socio-cultural and economic context: toward a public health intervention

Mutiso, Victoria; Ndetei, David M.; Muia, Esther N; Musyimi, Christine; Masake, Monicah; Osborn, Tom L.; Sourander, André; Weisz, John R.; Mamah, Daniel

doi:10.1038/s41598-023-27608-1

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“…On the contrary, Emebigwine, et al, (2023) reported that there are no significant gender differences on stressful experiences among students in higher education institutions. In another study, Mutiso, et al, (2023) study reiterate that most female students suffer psychological distress associated with challenging environmental demands, academic demands and financial difficulties as compared to the male counterparts. Similarly, Hossain et al, (2022) indicate that male students suffer less stress because they have better coping mechanisms as compared to female students who experience severe stress.…”

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“…In Kenya, Laigong and Simiyu (2021) reiterate that most male students experience high stressors from the adjustment challenges at the university environment as compared to female counterparts who exhibit low stress levels. Most recently, in Kenya, Mutiso, et al, (2023) study reiterate that most female students suffer psychological distress associated with challenging environmental demands, academic demands and financial difficulties as compared to the male counterparts. On the bases of the context above, there are many fist year students who have adjustment challenges and are thus susceptible to increased stress, poor academic performance, poor eating habits, increased depression levels, and more mood related issues which eventually leads to poor mental health.…”

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Effect of Gender on Stressful Experiences of First Year Students. An inside from a public university in Kenya.

Aloka

2023

Academicus International Scientific Journal

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The present study examined the effect of gender on stressful experiences of first year students in one selected public university in Kenya. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted to guide data collection. The participants were one hundred and ninety eight first year students (198) at one university. Quantitative data was obtained using Stress Questionnaire. Inferential analysis by use of independent t-test was used to test hypothesis. The findings indicated that there are significant gender differences in stressful experiences on academic demands, psychological and social relationship and financial difficulties among the first year university students. Therefore, this implies that Dean of students at universities should design support mechanisms to support female students in coping with stressors as new students.

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Effect of Gender on Stressful Experiences of First Year Students. An inside from a public university in Kenya.

Aloka

2023

Academicus International Scientific Journal

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“…In addition, family-related problems are perceived as a critical factor causing stress among students, which could be accompanied by psychiatric disorders. Therefore, routine screening for students to determine contributing and associated factors with stress can possibly aid in early detection and management of subsequent potential complications [ 10 , 42 , 46 ]. In addition, a tense family atmosphere can negatively impact the students’ well-being, lower academic performance and likely lead to depressive symptoms [ 16 , 47 , 48 , 49 ].…”

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Psychological Disorders and Coping among Undergraduate College Students: Advocating for Students’ Counselling Services at Kuwait University

Alotaibi,

Alkhamis,

Alrasheedi

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Objectives: The objectives of the current study are twofold. First, it aimed to explore the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms (i.e., psychological disorders) among Kuwait University students. Second, it sought to identify and quantify the associated risk factors as well as the students’ coping strategies utilized to address these psychological disorders. Methods: We used a cross-sectional study at Kuwait University and selected students using a multistage stratified cluster sampling design among the 15 faculties of Kuwait University. To serve the study purposes, two cross-cultural and validated instruments were used, including the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) and the Brief-COPE scale. Descriptive statistics, as well as logistic regression analysis, were used to analyze the study findings. Results: A sample of 1142 students from various faculties participated in this study. We found that 681 (59.6%), 791 (69.3%) and 588 (51.5%) of the participants had depression, anxiety and stress symptoms, respectively. The highest coping strategies for stressors and challenges faced were moderate and high emotion-based coping strategies (n = 1063, 93.1%). Students from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences as well as students from the Faculty of Engineering had significantly higher stress levels compared with students from other faculties (p < 0.05). Our results demonstrated that family problems were consistently a significant predictor of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among Kuwait University students (p < 0.05). We further found that students who presented with stress and anxiety symptoms and those who practiced avoidant-focused coping strategies were substantially more likely to experience depression (ORs ≥ 2.7, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings inferred that the majority of Kuwait University students have a remarkably high prevalence of mental health problems, mainly anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms along with inconsistent coping strategies toward the faced challenges during their studies. Therefore, the most important recommendation of the current study is the establishment of counselling centers in all faculties at Kuwait University. In turn, doing so facilitates the integration of wellness programs and the provision of comprehensive educational seminars, specialized training sessions and self-management techniques for Kuwait University students, leading to desired academic outcomes.

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“…Stress is an unavoidable aspect of human life; nearly everyone encounters stressful circumstances at some point. Stressful life events can lead to psychopathology (Mutiso et al, 2023). Mental illnesses significantly contribute to the world's growing disease burden.…”

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Influence of β‐catenin signaling on neurogenesis in neuropsychiatric disorders: Anxiety and depression

El‐Kadi,

AbdelKader,

Zaki

et al. 2024

Drug Development Research

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It has been proven that stress, mainly in the early years of life, can lead to anxiety and mood problems. Current treatments for psychiatric disorders are not enough, and some of them show intolerable side effects, emphasizing the urgent need for new treatment targets. Hence, a better understanding of the different brain networks, which are involved in the response to anxiety and depression, may evoke treatments with more specific targets. One of these targets is β‐catenin that regulates brain circuits. β‐Catenin has a dual response toward stress, which may influence coping or vulnerability to stress response. Indeed, β‐catenin signaling involves several processes such as inflammation‐directed brain repair, inflammation‐induced brain damage, and neurogenesis. Interestingly, β‐catenin reduction is accompanied by low neurogenesis, which leads to anxiety and depression. However, in another state, this reduction activates a compensatory mechanism that enhances neurogenesis to protect against depression but may precipitate anxiety. Thus, understanding the molecular mechanism of β‐catenin could enhance our knowledge about anxiety and depression's pathophysiology, potentially improving clinical results by targeting it. Herein, the different states of β‐catenin were discussed, shedding light on possible drugs that showed action on psychiatric disorders through β‐catenin.

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Students stress patterns in a Kenyan socio-cultural and economic context: toward a public health intervention

Cited by 9 publications

References 40 publications

Effect of Gender on Stressful Experiences of First Year Students. An inside from a public university in Kenya.

Effect of Gender on Stressful Experiences of First Year Students. An inside from a public university in Kenya.

Psychological Disorders and Coping among Undergraduate College Students: Advocating for Students’ Counselling Services at Kuwait University

Influence of β‐catenin signaling on neurogenesis in neuropsychiatric disorders: Anxiety and depression

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