Psychiatric morbidity among male students

An epidemiological study was conducted to assess the mental health problems of first year male students studying in two educational institutions. Based on the findings of general health questionnaire and hospital anxiety and depression scale, the estimated prevalence of psychological disturbance was...

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Published inJournal of the Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 44; no. 4; p. 85
Main Author Javed, M A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pakistan 01.04.1994
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders - epidemiology
Mental Health
Morbidity
Pakistan
Students - psychology
Students - statistics & numerical data
Pakistan
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Summary:An epidemiological study was conducted to assess the mental health problems of first year male students studying in two educational institutions. Based on the findings of general health questionnaire and hospital anxiety and depression scale, the estimated prevalence of psychological disturbance was found to be 33% for the whole sample. Present findings are discussed in terms of early identification and provision of better health facilities for the students population.
ISSN:0030-9982