Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS

Kala Madhuri N; Yamini Devulapally; Priyanka S; Shirisha J

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(6): 1158-1160

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS

Kala Madhuri N, Yamini Devulapally, Priyanka S, Shirisha J.

Abstract
Background: There is an increase in mental health issues throughout the globe. The major age group that was affected is young adults. Although from the outside, it appears that college life is very happy and enjoyable. However, the actual scenario is different.

Aims and Objectives: The present study was undertaken to assess the mental health status of male and female medical students in the 1st year.

Materials and Methods: A total of 150 male and female young adults, studying 1st-year MBBS, were part of the study after obtaining informed consent. Standard questionnaires were used to assess the mental health of the students.

Results: Out of 150 students, 140 students responded to the study. Anxiety scores were significantly higher in females when compared to males (P < 0.05). Insomnia was significantly higher in females when compared to males (P < 0.01). Eating disorder scores were higher in females when compared to males (P < 0.0001). Depression, anxiety, and stress scores were significantly higher in females when compared with males. Distress was significantly higher in females when compared to males (P < 0.0001).

Conclusion: The study results explain that female students’ mental health was in borderline and there is a strong need to counsel them and train them with coping methods. The study highlights a strong need for the future studies.

Key words: Mental Health; Medical Students; Stress; Anxiety; Insomnia

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N KM, Devulapally Y, S P, J S. Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(6): 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N KM, Devulapally Y, S P, J S. Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2023), [cited March 14, 2024]; 13(6): 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N, K. M., Devulapally, . Y., S, . P. & J, . S. (2023) Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (6), 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N, Kala Madhuri, Yamini Devulapally, Priyanka S, and Shirisha J. 2023. Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (6), 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N, Kala Madhuri, Yamini Devulapally, Priyanka S, and Shirisha J. "Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N, Kala Madhuri, Yamini Devulapally, Priyanka S, and Shirisha J. "Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13.6 (2023), 1158-1160. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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N, K. M., Devulapally, . Y., S, . P. & J, . S. (2023) Assessment of mental health status in male and female medical students of 1st-year MBBS. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (6), 1158-1160. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.11514202204112022

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