Background: With a high rate of positive psychological problem detections and as one of the main reasons why residents are unable to complete the required amount of training, the mental health of residents has attracted more attention in recent years. This study aims to comprehend the psychological well-being of Chinese residents and investigate the factors affecting their mental health.
Methods: A self-administered questionnaire containing the General Information Questionnaire and the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21) was used in a cross-sectional study at the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University to survey residents and compare differences in the mental health status of residents with various characteristics. Univariate analyses and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify said factors.
Results: Out of the 386 valid questionnaires that were collected, univariate analyses showed that daily sleep time, weekly frequency movement, income, training department, gender impact on the resident’s mental health(P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that sleeping less than 6 hours, internships in other departments, and male trainees are associated with the level of mental health.
Conclusion: These results imply that residents' mental health issues may be closely related to residency training characteristics and the training environment, or that routine psychological therapy for important targets will improve residents' mental health and guarantee successful training completion.