DEPRESSION AND ALCOHOL USE IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL STUDENTS IN A PRIVATE MEDICAL COLLEGE
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 12
Abstract
BACKGROUND Depression can significantly hamper academic performance and can also lead to substance use and abuse. The various causes leading to depression in medical students along with the multiple factors for alcohol use, needs to be assessed in view of rising levels of psychiatric morbidity. Aim- To study the relationship between depression and alcohol use among undergraduate medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross-sectional study was done on 428 undergraduate students in a private medical college in Karnataka. They were assessed using a semi-structured proforma, Beck Depression Inventory and Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test. RESULTS Majority of the students were between 17 - 20 years, females, studying in second year, had never failed earlier, stayed in hostel with roommate (s), were not in a relationship, 13.6% of the students had moderate depression, 8.4% had severe depression and 2.8% had extreme depression. 49.1% had consumed alcohol at least once. 15.7% had hazardous level of drinking, while 3.7% had dependence level of drinking. Common stressors were - need to do well academically and vast amount of content to be learned. Coping measures used by the students were using TV/ internet/ music to relax and seeking out friends for conversation and support. CONCLUSION Depression and alcohol use are highly prevalent in undergraduate medical students. Many of them reported stressors in the academic, relationship and adjustment domains and used various coping strategies to deal with them. Since there is proof that depression or alcohol use during undergraduate medical training foresees future predicaments in physicians, effective measures need to be taken up.
Authors and Affiliations
Meesha Haorongbam, Sathyanarayana M. T, Dhanashree Akshatha H. S
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