SYMPTOMS OF DYSPHORIA AND DEPRESSION IN NURSING STUDENTS

Authors

  • Ana Patrícia Bustillos Cáceres
  • Andreia Morales Cascaes
  • Fátima Büchele

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i4.20356

Keywords:

Prevalence, Depression, Nursing students

Abstract

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of symptoms of dysphoria and depression, according to demographic, socioeconomic, cultural, behavioral habits and academic phase, among Nursing students. We surveyed 194 students of the School of Nursing of Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina; data were collected through a questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Most were female (92.78%), unmarried (91.24%), mean age 22 years. The prevalence of symptoms of dysphoria and depression was 7.22% and 5.67% respectively. Mother’s education, practice of leisure and religion were significantly associated with symptoms of dysphoria and depression (p <0.05), the mean score of IDB was 8.38 (SD 7.13). Screening for signs and symptoms of dysphoria and depression in students is important in planning and monitoring of psychological support services.

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Published

2010-12-24

How to Cite

Cáceres, A. P. B., Cascaes, A. M., & Büchele, F. (2010). SYMPTOMS OF DYSPHORIA AND DEPRESSION IN NURSING STUDENTS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 15(4). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v15i4.20356

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2010)

Section

Research

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