Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life of Students from Public and Private Universities
Michelle Firmino Guimaraes,
Marilia Martins Vizzotto,
Hilda Rosa Capelao Avoglia,
Eliane Aparecida Faria Paiva
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023
Pages:
1-9
Received:
5 August 2022
Accepted:
23 August 2022
Published:
24 February 2023
Abstract: Introduction: Variables such as depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life offer indications of health and illness of young students in the professional training phase, since they represent four of the ten main causes of disability in the world. General Objective: To evaluate and correlate the presence of signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life of university students from two institutions, one public and one private; Objectives: a) To characterize the sociodemographic profile; b) Assess symptoms of depression, signs of anxiety and stress and overall quality of life; c) correlate the variables quality of life, signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. Method: Quantitative research. For data collection, the following instruments were used: socioeconomic and cultural data questionnaire; WHOQOL Brief and EADS - Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale Data were statistically evaluated with the aid of the SPSS Program - version 2.0 for Windows. Results: The study included 570 University Students, 344 students from the Private Institution and 226 from the Public Institution, female and male, between 16 and 55 years old. The results revealed that there was no significant difference in quality of life in the Psychological and Social domains of both institutions. The most affected domains, that is, the one in which university students find the most harm is with the Physical and Environmental domain of both institutions. Conclusion: Therefore, it is observed that the students obtained a mild degree of stress, depression and anxiety in both institutions. By correlating the domains of quality of life and the variables: anxiety, depression and stress, it was observed that the higher the depression, the lower the quality of life in the psychological and environmental domains. From the results, further studies are suggested.
Abstract: Introduction: Variables such as depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life offer indications of health and illness of young students in the professional training phase, since they represent four of the ten main causes of disability in the world. General Objective: To evaluate and correlate the presence of signs and symptoms of depression, anxi...
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Symptoms and Risk Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 1, February 2023
Pages:
10-12
Received:
8 December 2022
Accepted:
16 March 2023
Published:
18 May 2023
Abstract: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be characterized by impaired attention, hyperactivity or excessive motor activity, and impulsivity, which is disproportionate to age and the most common behavioral disorder in children and adolescents. Hyperactivity or excessive motor activity means an individual may seem to move about constantly, including in conditions when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidget, tap, or talk. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder frequently occurs with specific and global developmental and learning problems that include autistic spectrum disorders, difficulties with speech and language, motor co-ordination, and reading, as well as with a range of psychiatric disorders, notably oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and tic disorders. Long-term outcomes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be dangerous because they elevate the rates of serious accidental injury, medicine addiction, depression, school or occupational failure, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Hyperactivity or excessive motor activity can be characterized by being unable to concentrate on tasks, being unable to sit still, excessive physical movement, excessive talking, interrupting conversations, and acting without thinking. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with impairments in cognitive, academic, familial, and finally occupational domains of daily life functioning. Impaired social functioning can manifest as rejection by peers and conflicts with other children and adults. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is commonly associated with highly familial disorder, environmental and other modifiable risk factors such as prenatal substance exposures, heavy metal and chemical exposures, nutritional factors, and lifestyle and psychosocial factors.
Abstract: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be characterized by impaired attention, hyperactivity or excessive motor activity, and impulsivity, which is disproportionate to age and the most common behavioral disorder in children and adolescents. Hyperactivity or excessive motor activity means an individual may seem to move about constantly, includ...
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