Problemas de salud mental en estudiantes de una universidad regional chilena / Mental health problems among students of a regional Chilean university
Rev. méd. Chile
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141(2): 209-216, feb. 2013. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The increase in university population in Chile has also increased the number of students presenting mental health disorders.Aim:
To determine the frequency of mental health problems and its association with other relevant variables among students of a regional university in Chile. Material andMethods:
A sample of 484 students aged 18 to 28 years (45% males) were assessed once using a battery of tests designed to detect mental health problems. The instruments used were Derogates SCL-90-R, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) and a social-demographic questionnaire.Results:
Fifteen percent of the sample presented high levels of mental health symptoms, determined according to the cut-off points of Beck inventories. This symptomatic group, which also showed high levels of stress, was composed mostly of freshmen and women. There was a significant association between symptoms and socio-demographic variables such as living in rural areas, ethnicity and socioeconomic status, a higher need for psychological and psychiatric care and a lower number of extracurricular activities.Conclusions:
The knowledge of mental health problems among university students will allow to generate strategies for mental health prevention, promotion and treatment.
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Main subject:
Students
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Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad Austral de Chile/CL
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