DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND STRESS AMONG GOVERNMENT NURSING COLLEGE STUDENTS IN AKOLA: A COLLEGE-BASED STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 90
Abstract
BACKGROUND Various studies done across the world found that the undergraduate students are at risk of developing psychological morbidity. Prevalence of depression and anxiety was found to be higher in medical students compared to general population. In the background of such studies in India among nursing students, the present study is envisaged. The aim of the present study is to find out prevalence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Govt. nursing college students. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 52 students studying in Govt. Nursing College, Akola were included in study based on universal sampling method. A questionnaire-based study was conducted the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). RESULTS Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among students was found to be 69.24%, 78.85% and 53.85% respectively. CONCLUSION Results may help to understand magnitude of problem, forming strategies to help them accordingly and promotion of mental health among students.
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Shilpa Telgote, Amol Jadhao
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