Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Depression, the leading cause of disability worldwide, has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with key risk factors including age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Jordan is experiencing an increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, adolescents, and unive...
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| author | Jehad Feras AlSamhori Diala Ra’Ed Kamal Kakish Abdel Rahman Feras AlSamhori Ahmad Feras AlSamhori Noor Rajeh Abu Hantash Afnan Firas Abu Swelem Mamoun Hamed Ali Abu-Suaileek Hazar Mohammed Arabiat Mohammad Anwer Altwaiqat Radwan Banimustafa Abdallah Barjas Qaswal Abdulqadir J. Nashwan |
| author_facet | Jehad Feras AlSamhori Diala Ra’Ed Kamal Kakish Abdel Rahman Feras AlSamhori Ahmad Feras AlSamhori Noor Rajeh Abu Hantash Afnan Firas Abu Swelem Mamoun Hamed Ali Abu-Suaileek Hazar Mohammed Arabiat Mohammad Anwer Altwaiqat Radwan Banimustafa Abdallah Barjas Qaswal Abdulqadir J. Nashwan |
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| description | Abstract Background Depression, the leading cause of disability worldwide, has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with key risk factors including age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Jordan is experiencing an increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, adolescents, and university students, yet negative attitudes and structural barriers limit access to mental healthcare This study provides a comprehensive analysis of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality among Jordanian undergraduate students. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2023 and March 2024. The study used the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) to evaluate these mental health factors. Data collection involved a self-administered survey, distributed online and in paper format. Multiple linear regression was utilized to pinpoint significant predictors. Results A total of 1181 participants completed the survey, with an average age of 20.43 years. Among the respondents, 74.2% were female, and 35.1% were medical students. Predictors of GAD-7 scores included year of study for medical students, with PHQ-9 scores and male gender serving as negative predictors. For non-medical students, both PHQ-9 and ISI scores positively predicted higher GAD-7 scores. ISI scores were positively influenced by age and PHQ-9 scores for medical students, whereas for non-medical students, age, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 scores were positive predictors. Conclusion The study demonstrates that non-medical students experience higher levels of depression, insomnia, and anxiety than their medical counterparts. These findings highlight the necessity for targeted mental health interventions and awareness programs for all undergraduate students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f6c0140e3da64f388a654199b421cd432025-01-05T12:07:19ZengSpringerOpenMiddle East Current Psychiatry2090-54162024-12-0131111110.1186/s43045-024-00493-8Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional studyJehad Feras AlSamhori0Diala Ra’Ed Kamal Kakish1Abdel Rahman Feras AlSamhori2Ahmad Feras AlSamhori3Noor Rajeh Abu Hantash4Afnan Firas Abu Swelem5Mamoun Hamed Ali Abu-Suaileek6Hazar Mohammed Arabiat7Mohammad Anwer Altwaiqat8Radwan Banimustafa9Abdallah Barjas Qaswal10Abdulqadir J. Nashwan11School of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, University of DebrecenSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, Al-Balqa’ Applied UniversitySchool of Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, The University of JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of JordanDepartment of Psychiatry, University of JordanDepartment of Psychiatry, University of JordanNursing & Midwifery Research Department (NMRD), Hamad Medical CorporationAbstract Background Depression, the leading cause of disability worldwide, has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with key risk factors including age, gender, and socioeconomic status. Jordan is experiencing an increase in mental health issues, particularly among children, adolescents, and university students, yet negative attitudes and structural barriers limit access to mental healthcare This study provides a comprehensive analysis of depression, anxiety, and sleep quality among Jordanian undergraduate students. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2023 and March 2024. The study used the Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7), the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) to evaluate these mental health factors. Data collection involved a self-administered survey, distributed online and in paper format. Multiple linear regression was utilized to pinpoint significant predictors. Results A total of 1181 participants completed the survey, with an average age of 20.43 years. Among the respondents, 74.2% were female, and 35.1% were medical students. Predictors of GAD-7 scores included year of study for medical students, with PHQ-9 scores and male gender serving as negative predictors. For non-medical students, both PHQ-9 and ISI scores positively predicted higher GAD-7 scores. ISI scores were positively influenced by age and PHQ-9 scores for medical students, whereas for non-medical students, age, PHQ-9, and GAD-7 scores were positive predictors. Conclusion The study demonstrates that non-medical students experience higher levels of depression, insomnia, and anxiety than their medical counterparts. These findings highlight the necessity for targeted mental health interventions and awareness programs for all undergraduate students.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-024-00493-8AnxietyDepressionInsomniaMedical studentsNon-medical studentsJordan |
| spellingShingle | Jehad Feras AlSamhori Diala Ra’Ed Kamal Kakish Abdel Rahman Feras AlSamhori Ahmad Feras AlSamhori Noor Rajeh Abu Hantash Afnan Firas Abu Swelem Mamoun Hamed Ali Abu-Suaileek Hazar Mohammed Arabiat Mohammad Anwer Altwaiqat Radwan Banimustafa Abdallah Barjas Qaswal Abdulqadir J. Nashwan Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study Middle East Current Psychiatry Anxiety Depression Insomnia Medical students Non-medical students Jordan |
| title | Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Anxiety, depression, and insomnia among medical and non-medical students in Jordan: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | anxiety depression and insomnia among medical and non medical students in jordan a cross sectional study |
| topic | Anxiety Depression Insomnia Medical students Non-medical students Jordan |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-024-00493-8 |
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