Table 4.
Prevalence of psychological morbidity among the undergraduates
| Scale | Engineering 1st year (n=73), n (%) | Medical 1st year (n=108), n (%) | Engineering 4th year (n=72), n (%) | Medical 4th year (n=94), n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (SDS index) | 23 (31.5) | 29 (26.9) | 20 (27.8) | 34 (36.2) |
| Anxiety (SAS index) | 10 (13.7) | 10 (9.3) | 9 (12.5) | 24 (25.5) |
| Problem drinking (MAST score) | 34 (46.6) | 25 (23.1) | 27 (37.5) | 24 (25.5) |
| Tobacco use disorder (NDSS score) | 14 (19.2) | 14 (13.0) | 14 (19.4) | 9 (9.6) |
| Problem Drug use (DAST score) | 4 (5.5) | 5 (4.6) | 6 (8.3) | 7 (7.4) |
The values indicate the number of students (and their percentage) scoring above the cut off that delineates possible psychiatric disorder. SDS – Zung’s self-rating scale for depression; SAS – Zung’s self-rating scale for anxiety; MAST – Michigan alcohol screening test; NDSS – Nicotine dependence syndrome scale; DAST – Drug abuse screening test