A descriptive study of mental health and wellbeing among medical students in Portugal.
Int Rev Psychiatry
; 31(7-8): 574-578, 2019.
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ABSTRACT
In studies around the world, medical students have been identified as being at high risk for poor mental wellbeing, burnout and mental ill health. This can lead on to poorer physical health, substance misuse and reduced academic performance. We surveyed Portuguese medical students to assess burnout (using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, OLBI), minor psychiatric illness (General Health Questionnaire 12, GHQ12) and alcohol misuse (CAGE questionnaire). A total of 622 medical students participated in the study. We found high levels of exhaustion (89%), disengagement (81%) and minor psychiatric illness (91%). The CAGE questionnaire was positive in 10% of students. Future research is required to confirm these results, assess and monitor local and global trends and investigate interventions at both local and national level to improve the mental wellbeing of medical students.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estrés Psicológico
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Estudiantes de Medicina
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Agotamiento Profesional
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Estado de Salud
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Salud Mental
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Trastornos Mentales
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País como asunto:
Europa
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En
Año:
2019
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Article