Mental health problems among medical students in Brazil: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Rev. bras. psiquiatr
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39(4): 369-378, Oct.-Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-899371
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To provide a comprehensive picture of mental health problems (MHPs) in Brazilian medical students by documenting their prevalence and association with co-factors.Methods:
We systematically searched the MEDLINE/PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, and PsycINFO databases for cross-sectional studies on the prevalence of MHPs among medical students in Brazil published before September 29, 2016. We pooled prevalences using a random-effects meta-analysis, and summarized factors associated with MHP.Results:
We included 59 studies in the analysis. For meta-analyses, we identified the summary prevalence of different MHPs, including depression (25 studies, prevalence 30.6%), common mental disorders (13 studies, prevalence 31.5%), burnout (three studies, prevalence 13.1%), problematic alcohol use (three studies, prevalence 32.9%), stress (six studies, prevalence 49.9%), low sleep quality (four studies, prevalence 51.5%), excessive daytime sleepiness (four studies, prevalence 46.1%), and anxiety (six studies, prevalence 32.9%). Signs of lack of motivation, emotional support, and academic overload correlated with MHPs.Conclusion:
Several MHPs are highly prevalent among future physicians in Brazil. Evidence-based interventions and psychosocial support are needed to promote mental health among Brazilian medical students.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Students, Medical
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Mental Health
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
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Systematic reviews
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. psiquiatr
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória/BR
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