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Mood disorders in student population of Faculty of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław. Part 1

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Szczepańska J., Klin Z., Jaroszewska A., Ciesielski R.

Physiotherapy

2008

vol. 16

issue 3

69-78

Cel: celem pracy była ocena samopoczucia i nastroju w populacji studentów Wydziału Fizjoterapii AWF we Wrocławiu oraz określenie najczęściej zgłaszanych objawów depresji, w tym także ocena rozpowszechnienia myśli i tendencji samobójczych. Metody: w badaniach wzięły udział 483 osoby, 296 studentów trybu stacjonarnego i 187 niestacjonarnego (wieczorowego i zaocznego). Do oceny zaburzeń nastroju użyto Inwentarza Depresji Becka (Beck Depression Inventory - BDI); ponadto badani studenci wypełniali ankietę dotycząca ich warunków socjoekonomicznych, zadowolenia z wybranego kierunku studiów oraz planów na przyszłość. Wyniki: 20% badanej populacji (96 osób) wykazywało objawy obniżonego nastroju (BDI > 11), przy czym 5% (24 osoby) zaburzenia nastroju o znacznym nasileniu (BDI > 19). Do najczęściej zgłaszanych symptomów depresji należały trudności z podejmowaniem decyzji, negatywna ocena własnego wyglądu, obawa o przyszłość oraz nerwowość i rozdrażnienie. 1% badanych deklarował zamiar popełnienia samobójstwa. Wnioski: z uwagi na specyfikę zawodu fizjoterapeuty oraz wysoki odsetek studentów z objawami zaburzeń nastroju konieczne są na Wydziale Fizjoterapii AWF we Wrocławiu działania z zakresu psychoedukacji i psychoprofilaktyki.

Aim: the aim of the work was evaluation of frame of mood and general feeling in student population of Faculty of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław as well as determination of the most frequent reported symptoms of depression, also including evaluation of spread of the suicidal idea and suicidal tendency. Methods: 483 people participated in the research, 296 students of stationary studies and 187 of non-stationary studies (evening and non-resident studies). In order to evaluate the disorders Beck Depression Inventory - BDI was applied, in addition examined students filled in the survey regarding the socioeconomic conditions, satisfaction from chosen faculty of studies and future plans. Results: 20% of examined population (96 people) show the symptoms of decreased mood (BDI > 11), whereas 5% (24 people) show mood disorders with significant intensification (BDI > 19). The most often reported depression symptoms are the following ones: the difficulties in making decision, negative evaluation of appearance, the concern about future as well as nervousness and irritability, 1% of examined students declare the intension of committing the suicide. Findings: Due to the specific character of profession such as a physiotherapist and high percentage of students with symptoms of mood disorders, it is necessary to take actions in scope of psychoeducation and psychoprophylaxis at Faculty of Physiotherapy, at Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław.

Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms among Young Adults in Szczecin

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Stępień-Słodkowska M., Kostkiewicz H., Kotarska K., Kawicka B.

Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine

2019

vol. 25

issue 1

15-21

Depressive disorders have become one of the greatest health problems of the modern society, with about 350 million people suffering from depression around the world (WHO). The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms of depressed mood and symptoms indicating the possibility of depression or its progression among young people living in the city of Szczecin, Poland. Data from 150 students (107 women and 43 men) from one of the local universities constituted the material for this anonymous study which was based on the Beck Depression Inventory – 21 questions assessing the severity of depressive symptoms. Our results showed that 78% of women and 89% of men did not show symptoms of depression (Fig. 1). The incidence of mild depressive episodes was revealed in 15% of women and 7% of men, moderate episodes in 3% of women and 2% of men, and severe depression in 4% of women and 2% of men.

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Mood disorders in student population of Faculty of Physiotherapy, Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław. Part 1

Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms among Young Adults in Szczecin