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[PREVALENCE OF PROBABLE DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN MEDICAL STUDENTS OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ROSARIO, ARGENTINA]
Luis I Martínez Amezaga1, Luciano Casanovas2, Héctor M García2
1Médico especialista en Clínica Médica. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|September 1, 2022
Summary
Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in college students, affecting over half the surveyed population. Female students, freshmen, foreigners, and those living alone face increased risks for these mental health conditions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Context:
- College students exhibit higher prevalence of anxiety and depression compared to the general population.
- Mental health significantly impacts academic performance and personal well-being in students.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students.
- To identify associated risk factors contributing to these disorders in this demographic.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study of 1165 medical students found probable anxiety in 56% and depression in 57.8%.
- Key risk factors identified include female sex, being a first-year student, foreign nationality, living alone, and working.
- A significant comorbidity of anxiety and depression was observed in 80.7% of participants.
Impact:
- Findings highlight the substantial burden of anxiety and depression in medical education.
- Identifies specific student subgroups at higher risk, enabling targeted mental health interventions.
- Informs the development of support strategies within academic institutions to mitigate mental health challenges.
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