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The Interval General Health Questionnaire.

P G Surtees1, P M Miller

  • 1MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge.

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|November 1, 1990
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Medical student mental health shows changes over time, with initial gender differences in anxiety and depression fading. Many students experience persistent psychological symptoms, highlighting the need for accessible screening tools.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Medical Education
  • Psychological Medicine

Background:

  • Medical school is a period of significant stress for students.
  • Anxiety and depression are common mental health concerns among medical trainees.
  • Longitudinal assessment of psychological symptoms is crucial for understanding student well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess changes in anxiety and depression symptoms in medical students over a six-month period.
  • To classify symptom patterns into distinct course categories.
  • To evaluate the utility of an adapted General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) for screening.

Main Methods:

  • A modified LIFE procedure and self-report questionnaire were administered to 173 medical students.
  • Assessments were conducted at enrollment and again approximately six months later.

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  • Symptom patterns were categorized based on changes observed over the interval.

    • Main Results:

    • Initial assessments showed higher scores for women compared to men, but this difference diminished at follow-up.
    • Approximately 25% of students reported co-occurring psychological symptoms.
    • Many reported persistent symptoms throughout the six-month period.

    Conclusions:

    • The adapted GHQ effectively screens for psychological distress in time-constrained settings.
    • Medical student mental health can fluctuate, with a notable percentage experiencing persistent symptoms.
    • Gender differences in symptom presentation may change over the course of medical training.