TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Stress, anxiety and depression among a cohort of health sciences undergraduate students: the prevalence and risk factors
JO  - International journal of environmental research and public health
A1  - Fauzi, Muhammad Faris
A1  - Anuar, Tengku Shahrul
A1  - Teh, Lay Kek
A1  - Lim, Wai Feng
A1  - James, Richard Johari
A1  - Ahmad, Rohana
A1  - Mohamed, Mawarni
A1  - Abu Bakar, Sahol Hamid
A1  - Mohd Yusof, Farida Zuraina
A1  - Salleh, Mohd Zaki
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VL  - 18
IS  - 6
N2  - Stress, anxiety, and depression (SAD) have a negative impact on the learning and academic performance of university students. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence, as well as the risk factors associated with SAD among a cohort of students pursuing undergraduate degree courses in health sciences. This is part of the strategy in building a healthy nation. A questionnaire containing socio-demographic factors and the short version of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) was used to assess the likelihood of psychological distress. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the risk factors of SAD. In total, 449 students completed the questionnaire (93.9% response rate). Of these, 65% had stress, 85.1% had anxiety and 51.4% had depression. Most cases of stress (74.6%) and depression (66.2%) were of normal-to-mild level, while 74.6% of them showed moderate-to-extremely severe anxiety. There was a statistically significant association between stress score and the year of study. In the regression analysis, poor sleep quality and fatigue were risk factors of anxiety and depression, whereas low-grade fever and frequent headaches were risk factors for stress and anxiety. Stress, anxiety, and depression scores were significantly higher among students studying medical imaging. A substantial proportion of health science students are suffering from SAD. This study recommends screening and close monitoring of the above-mentioned predictors and the formulation of comprehensive intervention strategies for students with SAD.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1661-7827
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18063269
ID  - ref1
ER  -