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    Prevalence and related factors of depression among undergraduate students in Da Nang city, Vietnam
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2024) Ngoc, Thi Nhu Hoang, 1996-; Ann Jirapongsuwan; Sukhontha Siri
    Depression is a mental disorder that has become more prevalent recently. Several studies have been conducted all over the world and in Vietnam, however, few studies have been conducted in Da Nang - the biggest city in the center of Vietnam... students was 41.6%. Depression was significantly associated with age, year of study, financial status, health status, motivation to study, life events, relationship with parents, relationship with friends, academic expectations, and accessibility to mental
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    Association between stress, anxiety, and satisfaction of preventing Covid-19 transmission with depression among healthcare workers during work in the Covid-19 pandemic situation at a medical school in Bangkok
    (Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center, 2022) Vasinee Sangkaruek; Noppanun Nankongnab; Pornpimol Kongtip; Sukhontha Siri
    This research was a cross-sectional study to assess the association between stress, anxiety, and satisfaction of preventing COVID-19 transmission with depression among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic. The 290 healthcare workers (HCWs.... This revealed that stress and anxiety level of HCWs were statistically significantly associated with depression. In contrast, participants' satisfaction of organization prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic was not statistically significantly associated
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    Prevalence and associated factors of postpartum depression among the mothers of Kungyangone township, Yangon, Myanmar
    (Mahidol University, 2020) Thei, Gi Myo, 1991-; Seo, Ah Hong; Bang-On Thepthien; Nate Hongkrailert
    Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common affective mental disorder and is considered as an important public health problem as it can have serious consequences for both the mother and infant. Due to limited number of studies in Myanmar, this study... more than 5 years (AOR:4.594) were more likely to be associated with PPD, while preterm delivery (AOR:0.091) was inversely associated with PPD. In conclusion, the relatively high prevalence of depression suggests that maternal mental health services
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    Mental health, childhood abuse and HIV sexual risk behaviour among university students in Ivory Coast
    (2013) Peltzer, Karl; Supa Pengpid; Issaka Tiembre; Mahidol University. ASEAN Institute for Health Development
    Background: Little focus has been paid to the role of poor mental health and childhood abuse among young people with regard to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviour and HIV prevention in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine... behaviour, and among women, poorer family background, experience of sexual and physical partner violence, alcohol use in the context of sex and depression were associated with HIV risk behaviour. Conclusions: Poor mental health (depression) including
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    Factors Affecting the Mental Health of Thai Medical Staff during the Second and Third Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Online Cross-sectional Survey
    (2024-01-01) Anupansupsai R.; Saisavoey N.; Supavekin S.; Ratta-apha W.; Lortrakul J.; Hataiyusuk S.; Anupansupsai R.; Mahidol University
    This comparative study of the second and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic aimed to: 1) examine the mental health status of hospital staff; 2) describe the associations among various factors that affect mental health; and 3) investigate... of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales–21 (DASS-21). Results: Depression, anxiety, and stress scores were significantly higher in the third wave. Living in a high-surveillance area, social distancing difficulties, health behaviors, and office work all impacted
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    The relationship between defense styles and mental health in early adulthood
    (2018-01-01) Supachoke Singhakant; Sucheera Phattharayuttawat; Buntita Tuntichusak; Thienchai Ngamthipwatthana; Soisuda Imaroonrak; Thanayot Sumalrot; Natchaphon Auampradit; Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
    distorting, Affect regulating and Adaptive, and 2) the Thai Mental Health Questionnaire [TMHQ] which evaluated 5 domains of mental health: Somatization, Depression, Anxiety, Psychotic and Social function. Results: Two out of the three major defense styles... domains tended to use more Image distorting styles; participant style with mental health problems in somatization, depression, and psychotic used more Affect regulating styles than those without any mental health problems. Finally, no differences were
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    The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a Preventive Intervention in the Workplace to Improve Work Engagement and Psychological Outcomes: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    (2023-01-01) Luangphituck W.; Boonyamalik P.; Klainin-Yobas P.; Mahidol University
    of the most effective methods used for treating workers with mental illness and preventing work-related psychological outcomes. The delivery of internet-based CBT (iCBT) has been established as a result of both technological improvements that have influenced...Background: Mental health has become an increasingly significant issue in the workplace. Non–health care workers are experiencing increased levels of psychological symptoms in their workplaces, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited
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    Mental health, lifestyle factors and subsequent falls among ageing adults in South Africa
    (2023-01-01) Peltzer K.; Mahidol University
    The purpose of this study was to evaluate longitudinal associations between mental health and lifestyle factors with falls among rural South Africans in the Agincourt sub-district in Mpumalanga province. We analysed longitudinal data from two... data on fall history. The mean age of the participants at baseline was 62.4 years (SD = 13.1 years). The prevalence of subsequent falls was 3.3% and associated with older age, short sleep, persistent depressive symptoms and low hand grip strength. Other
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    Mental well-being, and coping strategies during stress for preclinical medical students in Vietnam
    (2020-01-01) Huynh Ho Ngoc Quynh; Chanuantong Tanasugarn; Mondha Kengganpanich; Punyarat Lapvongwatana; Khuong Quynh Long; Thai Thanh Truc; University of Medicine and Pharmacy Vietnam; Mahidol University
    indicative of low mental well-being-that being a WHO-5 score of 13 or under or an answer of 0 to 1 to any of the five items of a WHO-5 mental disagnstic test. Participants completed a self-report questionnaire including a depression anxiety stress scale and a... to develop stress management programs and training workshops to build up early preventive mental health services at medical schools and to improve student support systems.
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    Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Psychological Capital Assessment Tool for University Students: A Pilot Study
    (2026-01-01) Sudjai P.; Sukkuea A.; Thongsawang P.P.; Sanjamsai S.; Sudjai P.; Mahidol University
    Background: Environmental changes experienced by university students are contributing factors to their mental health problems. Therefore, enhancing students’ psychological capital can play a key role in preventing depression and promoting mental... well-being. Objective: This study was aimed at developing a psychological capital assessment tool for university students and investigating the relationship between psychological capital, depression, and mental health status. Methods: This study was a