Jaisoorya Ts1, Anjana Rani2, Priya G Menon3, Jeevan Cr4, Revamma M5, Vineetha Jose6, Radhakrishnan Ks7, Anupam Kishore8, Thennarasu K9, Sivasankaran Nair B10. 1. Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS Bengaluru, 560029, India. Electronic address: tsjaisoorya@gmail.com. 2. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: anjanadoctor@yahoo.co.uk. 3. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: doctorpriyamenon@gmail.com. 4. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: jeevancrajan@gmail.com. 5. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: revurajan2009@gmail.com. 6. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: vinitashaji@gmail.com. 7. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: drksrad@gmail.com. 8. Park Royal Secure Services, London, United Kingdom. Electronic address: anupam.kishore@nhs.net. 9. Department of Bio-statistics, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, 560029,, India. Electronic address: kthenna@gmail.com. 10. Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Ernakulam, India. Electronic address: tsjaisoorya@gmail.com.
Abstract
AIMS: To study the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among college students in Kerala, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 5784 students across 58 colleges were self-administered Kessler's Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and other standardized instruments. RESULTS: The prevalence of psychological distress was 34.8% (Mild-17.3%; Moderate-9.2%; Severe-8.3%) with a female predominance. Students with psychological distress were more likely to report academic failures, substance use, suicidality, sexual abuse and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Students with severe distress had higher morbidity. CONCLUSIONS: Psychological distress is common among college students and its association with negative correlates suggests the need for early interventions.
AIMS: To study the prevalence and correlates of psychological distress among college students in Kerala, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 5784 students across 58 colleges were self-administered Kessler's Psychological Distress Scale (K10) and other standardized instruments. RESULTS: The prevalence of psychological distress was 34.8% (Mild-17.3%; Moderate-9.2%; Severe-8.3%) with a female predominance. Students with psychological distress were more likely to report academic failures, substance use, suicidality, sexual abuse and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Students with severe distress had higher morbidity. CONCLUSIONS: Psychological distress is common among college students and its association with negative correlates suggests the need for early interventions.
Authors: Isabella Giulia Franzoi; Fabrizio D'Ovidio; Giuseppe Costa; Angelo d'Errico; Antonella Granieri Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-06-13 Impact factor: 3.390