Psycho-wellbeing of Ist MBBS students of SMS Medical College, Jaipur” (Raj) India
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Mental disorders account for a large proportion of the disease burden in young people in all societies and earlier diagnosis can facilitate better treatment .1 So, this study was conducted to find out the psycho-wellness of Ist MBBS Students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 250 students of I MBBS. They are interrogated as per MMS scale to assess the psycho-wellbeing of students. These data collected were analyzed and inferred with Chi-square, ANOVA and Tukey test of significance. OR for suicidal tendency and PTSD was also found out. Results: Out of 230 students, 26.96% and 15.65% were in red and orange zone of psycho-wellness respectively. Suicidal tendency was found in 11.3% and PTSD was found in 18.26% of students. Suicidal tendency and PTSD was found significantly more in students of red and orange zone. Psycho-wellness was found significantly more in females, middle class students and students who have attempted PMT more times. Conclusions: More than one fourth of students were in red zone of psycho-wellness and suicidal tendency in more than one tenth of students. Psychomorbidity was found more in females, middle class and students who have attempted PMT more times.
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Anuradha ,, KUSUM ,, ISHWER ,, Poonam ,, BHUPENDRA ,, RAHUL ,
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