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[Risk of anxiety and depression in nursing students in Rome (Italy)]
Igiene E Sanita Pubblica
|October 18, 2012
Summary
Student nurses face significant risks of anxiety and depression, particularly females. Factors like academic dissatisfaction and financial stress increase this risk, impacting well-being and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Nursing Education
Context:
- Student nurses are a vulnerable population.
- Anxiety and depression can negatively impact academic performance and future patient care.
- Early identification of at-risk students is crucial.
Purpose:
- To assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression risk among student nurses in Rome.
- To identify factors associated with increased risk in this population.
Summary:
- A study administered the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) to nursing students at two Rome universities.
- 47% of students at University A and 38% at University B were identified as at risk.
- Higher risk correlated with female gender, academic dissatisfaction, poor economic situation, and stressful life events.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant mental health burden among student nurses.
- Underscores the need for targeted support systems within nursing programs.
- Informing interventions to improve student well-being and the quality of future healthcare professionals.
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