Depression, anxiety, coping skills and quality of life among pre-university students in Kuantan Pahang

Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Yuhasri’Azan, Aisyah Wahidah and Kamaruddin, Amalia and Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani and Abd. Aziz, Karimah Hanim and Musa, Ramli and Muhammad, Noor Azimah and Abang Abdullah, Khadijah Hasanah and Syed Mohideen, Fathima Begum and Marhusin, Mohd Fadzli and Che Mat, Khairi and Mohd Noor, Hanisah and Mat Napes, Malini and Maay, Jems K. R. (2025) Depression, anxiety, coping skills and quality of life among pre-university students in Kuantan Pahang. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (6). pp. 121-126. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Introduction: In recent years, the increasing prevalence of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety, among pre-university students has raised significant concern. This study investigates the association between depression, anxiety, coping skills, and quality of life within this population. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted at a pre-university college in Kuantan, Pahang. Participants were selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The questionnaire consisted of Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaires, coping skills and quality of life questionnaires, and were distributed to all faculties by the Students Representative Council through an online platform. Data were analysed using descriptive studies, Mann-Whitney test, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient. Results: A total of 309 participants responded to the online survey. The study found that prevalence of depression and anxiety were 63.8% and 77.3% respectively. The mean (SD) of the total score for coping skills was 41.90 (SD±9.21) with a minimum score of 15 and a maximum score of 65 while the mean (SD) for quality of life was 76.90 (SD±17.62) with a minimum score of 35 and a maximum score of 115. Total coping skills scores have significant correlations with quality of life (p < 0.001). Depression and anxiety showed significant association with quality of life with a p-value of 0.001 and p-value of 0.001 respectively. Conclusion: Preventive measures and intervention programs for pre-university students should be planned immediately towards reducing the prevalence of mental disorders.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Depression, anxiety, coping skills, quality of life, pre-university students
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA644.3 Chronic and Noninfectious Diseases and Public Health R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr. Siti Roshaidai Mohd Arifin
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2025 14:13
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2025 14:13
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122674

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