Depression among nursing students associated to their self-esteem, health perception and interest in mental health

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem

Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato²  Jair Licio Ferreira Santos¹  Edilaine Cristina Da Silva² 

[1] ,University of Sao Paulo College of Nursing Ribeirão Preto,Brazil

关键词: nursing;    depression;    mental health;    students;    enfermería;    depresión;    salud mental;    estudiantes;    enfermagem;    depressão;    saúde mental;    estudantes;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0104-11692008000200005

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

This study aimed to identify the presence of depression among nursing students in relation to their self-esteem, perception of physical health and interest in mental health. METHODOLOGY: the research was carried out in class among 224 nursing students. The Depression Knowledge and Points of View questionnaire was used, as well as Beck's inventory, the Self-esteem scale and information about health and quality of life. Sociodemographic and clinical data were investigated, as well as the students' interest in mental health. The project was approved by the Ethics Committee. RESULTS: depression is present among nursing students at levels expected for the population. The statistically assessed results evidenced a correlation between physical health perception (bad and medium), interest and attendance to courses in the field, concluding that there are greater chances of depression among nursing students.

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