Depression and Anxiety among Undergraduate Students in a Medical College of Rupandehi
Background: Depression and anxiety being the common health problems globally, are found highly prevalent among medical students. This study aimed to assess prevalence of depression and anxiety and its associated factors among undergraduate students. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional stud...
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| Language: | English |
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Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Karnali Academy of Health Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://jkahs.org.np/jkahs/index.php/jkahs/article/view/865 |
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| Summary: | Background:
Depression and anxiety being the common health problems globally, are found highly prevalent among medical students. This study aimed to assess prevalence of depression and anxiety and its associated factors among undergraduate students.
Methods:
Descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted to assess depression and anxiety among undergraduate students of Universal College of Medical Sciences (UCMS) of Rupandehi by using convenience sampling technique. Self-administered questionnaire and DASS 21 scale were used to collect the data from date 20th August 2022- 20th August 2023 and data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics with Statistical Package for Social (SPSS) 20.
Results:
The findings of the study revealed that 33.2% of the respondents had depression and 50.4% had anxiety. There was statistically significant association between age, pressure from parents, year of study, medical condition and stage of course and depression. Similarly, age, year of study and stage of course were significantly associated with anxiety.
Conclusion:
Based on the study findings, it is concluded that one third of the respondents have depression and more than half of the respondents have anxiety. This study emphasizes on developing strategies to identify students at risk and implement coping strategies like exercising, socializing and eating healthy be specific and health seeking behavior by working on mental health literacy.
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| ISSN: | 2616-0064 2676-1327 |