Table 2.
Demographic characteristics and psychological morbidities among university students
| Variables (N = 2551) | Frequency | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex |
Female |
574 |
22.8% |
| Male |
1940 |
77.2% |
|
| Age |
15-19 |
134 |
5.3% |
| 20-24 |
2243 |
88.6% |
|
| 25 + |
156 |
6.2% |
|
| Perceived Stress Scale |
1st quartile |
747 |
29.3% |
| Mean Score (SD) = 16.3(5.9) |
2nd quartile |
587 |
23.0% |
| 3rd quartile |
649 |
25.4% |
|
| 4th quartile |
568 |
22.3% |
|
| Depression |
Normal |
1257 |
49.3% |
| Mean score (SD) = 10.6(8.6) |
Mild |
392 |
15.4% |
| Moderate |
583 |
22.9% |
|
| Severe |
200 |
7.8% |
|
| Extremely severe |
119 |
4.7% |
|
| Anxiety |
Normal |
1182 |
42.0% |
| Mean score (SD) = 10.1(8.1) |
Mild |
271 |
9.6% |
| Moderate |
628 |
22.3% |
|
| Severe |
319 |
11.3% |
|
| Extremely severe |
417 |
14.8% |
|
| Stress |
Normal |
1687 |
66.1% |
| Mean Score (SD) = 12.4(8.0) | Mild |
400 |
15.7% |
| Moderate |
297 |
11.6% |
|
| Severe |
130 |
5.1% |
|
| Extremely severe | 37 | 1.5% |