scholarly journals Depressed as Freshmen, Stressed as Seniors: The Relationship between Depression, Perceived Stress and Academic Results among Medical Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Iorga ◽  
Corina Dondas ◽  
Cristina Zugun-Eloae
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Educational Counseling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Results

Research in the field has identified the presence of stress and depression among medical students. However, no other study has pointed out the differences between years of study. The objectives of the study are to identify the levels of stress and depression among medical students and to point out the relationship between these two variables. Methods: The cross-sectional study gathered data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, depression, self-identified psychological and physical symptoms during stressful periods and perceived stress among medical students in a university in Romania. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics v23. For comparative analysis the t-test for independent samples and one-way ANOVA was used and for correlational analysis, Pearson and Spearman correlations was used. Results: Freshmen are the most depressed and graduating students are the most stressed medical students. Statistical analysis reveals an average score of perceived stress (M = 17.31 ± 6.79) and mild-moderate depression (M = 10.11 ± 7.69). Women are more prone to symptoms of depression. Students enrolled in the third year of study are the least depressed and the least stressed. Perceived stress is significantly positive correlated with depression and negative in strong correlation with the number of course credits received. More than half of students experience an increased rate of anxiety and consumption of alcohol, coffee, sweets or cigarettes during stressful academic periods. Over 60% declare themselves satisfied with their academic results. Conclusions: Strategies to diminish the level of stress and depression among medical students are necessary. Psychological support and educational counseling should start from admission, since freshmen experience the highest rate of depression.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON ENGLISH LITERATURE READING TO MEDICAL STUDENTS’ BLOCK EXAMINATION SCORE

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 122
Author(s):  
Dinda Carissa ◽  
Yunia Hastami ◽  
Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
English Literature ◽  
Reading Motivation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Literature Reading ◽  
English Reading ◽  
One Year ◽  
Reading Activity

Background: The reading interest rate of Indonesian society is relatively low (approximately 0,001). Meanwhile, during their study, medical students have to read numerous English literatures. Previous research showed that reading activity can be improved by reading motivation. However, studies about Indonesian medical students reading motivation on English literature are still limited. This study aims to assess the effect of students’ English literature reading motivation to the block exam average score.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in January 2018. We used stratified random sampling, and we found 274 samples that fit with inclusion and exclusion criterias selected. The motivation was assessed using the English literature reading motivation scale, block exam test results were obtained through the academic database. Data were analyzed with multiple linier regression test.Result: Students’ English reading motivation increased the block exam average score of Medical Students. Every increase of one score of motivation significantly increase 0,10 score block exam average (p<0,001). Furthermore, every increase of one year of study can significantly increase 3,53 of block exam average score (p<0,001); R2=18,3 %. English literature reading motivation of medical students UNS is in middle category.Conclusion: English literature reading motivation increase the block exam average score of Medical Students in UNS.

scholarly journals The relationship between sleep and wake habits and academic performance in medical students: a cross-sectional study

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed S BaHammam ◽  
Abdulrahman M Alaseem ◽  
Abdulmajeed A Alzakri ◽  
Aljohara S Almeneessier ◽  
Munir M Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Online Learning Resources Enhanced Teaching and Learning of Medical Mycology among Medical Students in Gulu University, Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix Bongomin ◽  
Bernard Erima ◽  
Richard Kwizera ◽  
Emmanuel I. Odongo-Aginya
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Medical Mycology ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Significant Difference

Background. The burden of serious fungal diseases has significantly increased in the past few decades; however, the number of health-care workers with expertise in the management of fungal diseases remains low, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to evaluate the use of freely available online teaching material to enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology among medical students in Gulu University Medical School, Uganda. Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study among second year medical students undertaking Medical Mycology course on antifungal agents in the department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology in the academic year 2017-2018. The materials were synthesized and peer-reviewed by experts in fungal diseases and were made freely available on the Leading International Fungal Education website (http://www.LIFE-Worldwide.org). A local faculty in the department delivered the lectures, and pre- and posttest scores were evaluated statistically. Results. Sixty medical students participated in the study of which 78% were male. The average score was 41% for the pretest and 52% for the posttest (p<0.0001). There was no significant difference in the scores of males and females. Majority of the students gave an above-average rating for the course material; however, 54% preferred prerecorded videos. Conclusion. Using freely available online materials on medical mycology can enhance teaching and learning of medical mycology. Because of this, there is need to incorporate up-to-date information about the subject into the curriculums of medical schools especially in LMICs.

scholarly journals Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Associated With Meditation Among Patients With Melanoma

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lahiru Russell ◽  
Liliana Orellana ◽  
Anna Ugalde ◽  
Donna Milne ◽  
Meinir Krishnasamy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Trait Mindfulness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Meditation Experience ◽  
Main Barrier ◽  
The Relationship

Aim: To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices associated with meditation among people with melanoma and investigate the relationship between perceived stress, trait mindfulness, and meditation. Factors associated with interest to participate in an online meditation program were also explored. Methods: A survey-based cross-sectional study of 291 patients attending a melanoma outpatient clinic assessed knowledge of meditation, attitudes toward meditation using Determinants of Meditation Practice Inventory (DMPI), and meditation experience. Perceived stress and trait mindfulness were measured using the Perceived Stressed Scale and Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale, respectively. Results: Participants who had tried meditation (43%) were likely to be younger, female, and have completed higher education or be employed. Perceived stress score was higher among women, younger participants, and those treated in the past year but did not differ by melanoma stage. Participants reported a good understanding of the potential benefits of meditation, but even among people with meditation experience, common misconceptions prevailed. The main barrier to meditation was a perceived lack of knowledge about meditation . Higher DMPI scores were associated with lower education, moderate to low access to service centers, or living in disadvantaged neighborhoods . Participants practicing meditation that involved self-reflection reported less stress and higher trait mindfulness compared with participants practicing another type of meditation. People interested in participating in an online meditation-based program reported higher perceived stress than those not interested. Conclusion: A meditation-based intervention teaching self-reflective practices, targeted at people with melanoma, may have the potential to assist them with managing their stress.

scholarly journals Relación entre depresión y promedio escolar en estudiantes de la Facultad de Psicología y Terapia de la Comunicación Humana, UJED, campus Durango

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
Isela Vanessa Herrera-Vargas ◽  
José Alejandro Ríos-Valles ◽  
Ivonne Pérez-González ◽  
Elda Raquel Vázquez-Ríos
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Depression Care ◽  
Human Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: to identify the relationship between depression and the school average in students of the Faculty of Psychology and Therapy of Human Communication, UJED. Depression was assessed by the Beck Test to 110 students. It is a quantitative, exploratory, non-experimental, observational and cross-sectional study, with descriptive and correlational statistical analysis, with non-probabilistic sampling for convenience. Chronbach's alpha of the analyzed data was 0.89. 50% of the students presented some level of depression, with a significant correlation between depression and the school average with r: -. 247 and p: .009. Contribution: the results indicate that, in a very weak, but statistically significant way, the higher the school average, the lower the level of depression among students. The high frequency of the incidence of depression in the sample studied plus the significant correlation, suggest the need to implement depression care programs concurrent to the educational process.

scholarly journals Two dimensions of problematic smartphone use mediate the relationship between fear of missing out and emotional well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nino Gugushvili ◽  
Karin Täht ◽  
Dmitri Rozgonjuk ◽  
Maris Raudlam ◽  
Robert Ruiter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fear Of Missing Out ◽  
Smartphone Use ◽  
The Relationship

It has been shown that both fear of missing out (FoMO) and problematic (i.e., excessive) smartphone use (PSU) are negatively associated with indicators of emotional well-being. Moreover, FoMO has been found to be a key predictor of PSU. This suggests that PSU may mediate the relation between FoMO and decreased emotional well-being but this pathway has never been tested. Moreover, in most studies on PSU, the multidimensional nature of this construct has been ignored. The aim of the present study was to address these gaps by directly testing the mediating role of (subdimensions of) PSU in the association between FoMO and emotional well-being. We conducted a cross-sectional study with Estonian participants (n = 426). Using a simple mediation analysis, we found that PSU partially mediated the relationship between FoMO and decreased emotional well-being. Using a parallel mediation analysis, we found that two specific dimensions of PSU were significant mediators of the relationship between FoMO and decreased emotional well-being: Cyberspace-oriented Relations and Physical Symptoms. This suggests that the negative relationship between FoMO and decreased emotional well-being is due to FoMO stimulating (a) online relationships at the cost of offline interactions and (b) Physical symptoms associated with excessive smartphone use. Overall, this study provides a fine-grained analysis of the relationship between FoMO, PSU and emotional well-being.

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