Background: Medical students consistently have higher rates of mental health problems, these include higher levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout, alongside low levels of overall health and energy.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and factors influencing the mental health of first and final-year preclinical students in Unika Atma Jaya.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on all first-year preclinical student (196 respondents) and all final-year preclinical student (115 respondents) using Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ). Data were then analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test, chi square, and Fisher’s exact test.
Results: 95 out of 196 (48.5%) of first-year students and 22 out of 115 (19.1%) of final-year students have SRQ score of ?6. Mental health of first-year students were found to be related to their religion, and personal life events. Meanwhile factors affecting the mental health of final-year students were their motivation in enrolling to medical school, and personal life events.
Conclusion: There is a significant difference of mental health in first and final-year students (48,5% and 19,1%). This may be related to their religion, personal life events, and their motivation in enrolling to medical school. |