The prevalence and socio-demographic correlations of depression, anxiety and stress among a group of university students.
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
; 43(8): 667-72, 2008 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The mental health of university students is an area of increasing concern worldwide. The objective of this study is to examine the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among a group of Turkish university students.METHODS:
Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42) completed anonymously in the students' respective classrooms by 1,617 students.RESULTS:
Depression, anxiety and stress levels of moderate severity or above were found in 27.1, 47.1 and 27% of our respondents, respectively. Anxiety and stress scores were higher among female students. First- and second-year students had higher depression, anxiety and stress scores than the others. Students who were satisfied with their education had lower depression, anxiety and stress scores than those who were not satisfied.CONCLUSIONS:
The high prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress symptoms among university students is alarming. This shows the need for primary and secondary prevention measures, with the development of adequate and appropriate support services for this group.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ansiedade
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Estresse Psicológico
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Estudantes
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Depressão
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article