The Frequency of Depression and Smoking Habit among the Medical Students
Ruhuşen,Kutlu, Selma,Çivi, Ayla,Songül,Şahinli.
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of smoking status and depressif symptoms among the medical students.
METHOD: This descriptive study was carried out between 10th January and 26th February 2008. The universe of this study consisted of all first and sixth grade students attending Meram Medicine Faculty of Selcuk University. We reached 79.09% of total students (242/306) during the research period. Depression status was evaluated with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).
RESULTS: Of the students, 50.4% (n=122) was female, 49.6% (n=120) was male and the mean age was 21.2±3.3. The rate of students who lived with their friends in home was 34.3%, 32.6% in a dormitory and 26.5% with their families, respectively. Smoking prevalence was found as 19.0% (46/242). Of the students, 76.0% was non-smokers and 5.0% (12/242) was ex-smokers. The smoking prevalence was significantly higher among male students than females (male= 28.3%, female= 9.8 %) (p0.05).
CONCLUSION: In order to bring up better healthy doctor candidates, providing this special group giving up smoking and supportive psychological counseling may be useful during their education.
Key words: Depressif Symptoms, Smoking Habit, Medical Student
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