Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Said, Abdul Hadi and Azmi, Mohd Addin Nur Hakim and Mohd Hanapiah, Haziqah and Abdullah, Anis Wardati and Shalihin, Mohd Shaiful Ehsan (2021) Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). International Medical Journal Malaysia, 20 (4). pp. 13-18. ISSN 2735-2285 E-ISSN 1823-4631

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Globally, depression is one of the serious problems reported among medical students. Various studies reported that the prevalence of depression among medical students was high due to multiple risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among medical students in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 medical students in IIUM Kuantan. A validated self-reported questionnaire using Depression Anxiety Stress Score 21 was distributed during the second semester of the 2018/2019 session. Descriptive statistics were used to measure the prevalence of depression. Chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, independent sample T-test, and multiple logistic regression were used to determine the association between risk factors and depression. RESULTS: The prevalence of depression was 39% with 10.5% of them having severe and extremely severe levels of depression. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed regular physical activity (AOR=0.64, 95% CI: 0.42-0.98) and Tahajjud prayer practice (AOR: 0.76, 95% CI 0.66-0.88) are two protective factors against depression among medical students. CONCLUSION: : About every two out of five IIUM medical students had depression. Regular physical activity and Tahajjud prayer practiced may reduce the risk of depression and should be encouraged

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6765/92972
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Depression, medical students, physical activity, Tahajjud.
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2021 08:32
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2021 16:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/92972

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