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TAn Investigation Mental Health in Students Among as Predictive of Academic Performance
Naser Yousefi, Hoshang Jadidi, Naser Shirbegi,
Volume 5, Issue 9 (1-2013)
Abstract
Abstract: This present study has investigated the relationship between mental health and academic performance of University Students of 11th- Region Branches of Islamic Azad University in 1387-88,thus 1028 university students (555 boy,473 girls) of region 11 academic units of Azad University were slected by random sampling method of research data collection. in order to collecting data and measuring the required variables the Ggeneral Health Questionaire (GHQ-28) was used. In addition to measuring academic performance, mean of terms' grade points of examinees were also collected. Results of the study reread that%59 of examinees have proper mental health but %44 of them are vulnerable to mental health. There was a significant difference of mental health existed between male and female student, although there wasn't any significant relationship between mental health and academic performance. Femal university studentswere less healthy from the viewpoint of mental health. Between age and depression inverse and significant relationship were existed, and between the mental health of different levels university students there was significant difference, through which education helps their mental health. Between family level and physical points there was an inverse and significant relationship and between mental health of university students who here employed and with different educational level there was a significant relationship.
The Relationship Between Critical Thinking Skills with Mental Health and Academic Achievement of Qom University of Medical Sciences Students
Zahra Moslemi, Mahin Ghomi, Seyed Davood Mohammadi,
Volume 9, Issue 23 (9-2016)
Abstract

Background and Objective: Critical thinking is one of the goals in higher education and a key element in students' mental health. This study aims to investigate the relationship between critical thinking skills with mental health and academic achievement of Qom University of Medical Sciences students.

Materials and Methods: In this descriptive­-correlation study in 1394,a sample of 303students at Qom University of Medical Sciences were selected through stratified random sampling method with a view to gender.The data were collected through two standard questionnaires on critical thinking skills CCTST form(B) and mental health questionnaire of GHQ-28.Then the data were analyzed simultaneously using descriptive statistics methods, Pearson correlation and independent t-test, and multiple regression analysis.

Results: Students’ mean score of critical thinking skills was (9.16 ± 3.15) which was interpreted as under average. The results of Pearson correlation test showed that there was no significant relationship between critical thinking skills and mental health (P=0.702, r=0.039) and academic achievement (P=0.284, r=0.081).There was also no significant relationship between mental health and academic achievement (P=0.141, r=-0.150). According to independent t-test results, there was no significant difference between male and female students’ average scores in critical thinking skills and mental health. But there was a significant difference between male and female students in academic achievement. Finally multiple regression analysis revealed that mental health and academic achievement did not predict any critical thinking skills.

Conclusion: Considering that strengthening critical thinking in students and enhancing learning methods can improve learning skills and factors affecting their learning Therefore, by modifying and providing appropriate educational practices, critical thinking of students can be enhanced.


Mental health of pre-clinical medical students in Indonesia during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: A reflection
Dr Naufal Arif Ismail, Dr Nur Aisyah Jamil,
Volume 16, Issue 49 (3-2023)
Abstract
Background & Objective: Perceived awareness and concern for mental health issues among students in Indonesia are still lacking, proceeding before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In order to gain future benefits, this study evaluates pre-clinical medical students' mental health during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.
Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on pre-clinical medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Indonesia (FM UII), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in April 2021. A total sampling method was employed. Participants completed online self-reported questionnaires, including socio-demographic data and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) questionnaire to evaluate mental health. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analysis was performed.
Results: A total of 273 pre-clinical medical students were included in this study. They suffered from depression (35.2%) and stress (40.3%) more than a third and about half suffered from anxiety (50.2%). Females were more likely to have depression (AOR: 2.22; 95%CI: 1.19 to 4.15), anxiety (2.56; 1.42 to 4.61), and stress (3.44; 1.81 to 6.54) than males. Anxiety was less common in medical students in their second (0.48; 0.23 to 0.98) and third (0.29; 0.13 to 0.67) years than in the first year. Being a third-year student was a protective factor for stress (0.38; 0.17 to 0.87).
Conclusion: A high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among pre-clinical students was observed. This study can become a reflection for educational institutions and policymakers to prepare good strategies to maintain pre-clinical students’ quality and mental health during and after COVID-19 pandemic.
 

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