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      Sintomas depressivos entre internos de medicina em uma universidade pública brasileira Translated title: Depressive symptoms among medical intern students in a Brazilian public university

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          OBJETIVO: Estimar entre internos de medicina a prevalência de sintomas depressivos e sua intensidade, além dos fatores associados. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal, em maio de 2008, com amostra representativa dos internos de medicina (n = 84) da Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS). Foram utilizados o Inventário de Depressão de Beck (IDB) e um questionário estruturado contendo informações sobre variáveis sociodemográficas, processo ensino-aprendizagem e aspectos pessoais. A análise exploratória dos dados foi realizada através de Estatística Descritiva e Inferencial. Finalmente foi realizada a análise de múltiplas variáveis através de regressão logística e cálculo das OR simples e ajustadas com seus respectivos intervalos de 95% de confiança. RESULTADOS: A prevalência geral foi de 40,5%, dos quais: 1,2% (IC 95% 0,0-6,5) foram de sintomas depressivos graves; 4,8% (IC 95% 1,3-11,7) de moderados; e 34,5% de leves (IC 95% 24,5-45,7). A regressão logística revelou as variáveis de maior impacto associadas ao aparecimento de sintomas depressivos: pensamento de abandonar o curso (OR 6,24; p = 0,002); tensão emocional (OR 7,43; p = 0,0004); e desempenho acadêmico regular (OR 4,74; p = 0,0001). CONCLUSÃO: A elevada prevalência de sintomas depressivos na população estudada esteve associada com variáveis relacionadas ao processo ensino-aprendizagem e aspectos pessoais, sugerindo a necessidade de medidas preventivas imediatas referentes à formação médica e à assistência ao estudante.

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          OBJECTIVE: To estimate, among Medical School intern students, the prevalence of depressive symptoms and their severity, as well as associated factors. METHODS: Cross-sectional study in May 2008, with a representative sample of medical intern students (n = 84) from Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS). Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and a structured questionnaire containing informationon sociodemographic variables, teaching-learning process, and personal aspects were used. The exploratory data analysis was performed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Finally, the analysis of multiple variables by logistic regression and the calculation of simple and adjusted OR swith their respective 95% confidence intervals were performed. RESULTS: The general prevalence was 40.5%, with 1.2% (95% CI: 0.0-6.5) of severe depressive symptoms; 4.8% (95% CI: 1.3-11.7) of moderate depressive symptoms; and 34.5% (95% CI: 24.5-45.7) of mild depressive symptoms. The logistic regression revealed the variables with a major impact associated with the emergence of depressive symptoms: thoughts of dropping out (OR 6.24; p = 0.002); emotional stress (OR 7.43;p = 0.0004); and average academic performance (OR 4.74; p = 0.0001). CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of depressive symptoms in the study population was associated with variables related to the teaching-learning process and personal aspects, suggesting immediate preemptive measures regarding Medical School graduation and student care are required.

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              To determine the prevalence rates of four major categories of mental illness among medical students and to examine associations between these illnesses and a range of demographic variables. The authors invited all 330 first-, second-, and third-year medical students at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to participate in a survey during winter 2008-2009. Students completed an anonymous written questionnaire assessing the prevalence of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and alcohol and drug use disorders. Additionally, the authors obtained student demographic information to investigate variations in rates of illness based on interindividual differences. Most students (301; response rate: 91.2%) completed the survey. The authors found that depression and anxiety were more prevalent in the Vanderbilt medical student population than in their nonmedical peer group. The authors found that 37 (12%) of the students were borderline for possible alcohol abuse and 3 (1%) were problem drinkers, 1 (0.3%) had a possible drug abuse disorder, and 3 (1%) had possible eating disorders. Whereas exercising one to three times per week was associated with lower rates of both depression and anxiety, having a family history of mental illness was associated with higher eating disorder scores and anxiety. There was an association between gender and all disorders. Insight into the prevalence of mental health disorders in the medical student population and the variables that may influence them provides important information for medical schools as they develop more robust and effective wellness programs to help students in these very stressful learning environments.
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                Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
                Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.
                Associação Médica Brasileira (São Paulo )
                1806-9282
                February 2012
                : 58
                : 1
                : 53-59
                Affiliations
                [1 ] Universidade Federal da Bahia Brazil
                [2 ] Universidade Federal de Sergipe Brazil
                [3 ] Universidade Federal da Bahia Brazil
                [4 ] Universidade Federal de São Paulo Brazil
                [5 ] Universidade Federal de Sergipe Brazil
                [6 ] Universidade Federal da Bahia Brazil
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                S0104-42302012000100015
                10.1590/S0104-42302012000100015
                c78501cb-b1f6-4d41-8356-8bc2d9317469

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                MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

                Internal medicine
                Depression,mental disorders,medical students,mental health,medical education,Depressão,transtornos mentais,estudantes de medicina,saúde mental,educação médica

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