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Burnout and Depression among Medical Students in a Private Medical College in Thailand: A Cross Sectional Study |
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| Creator | Jammaree Na Bangxang |
| Title | Burnout and Depression among Medical Students in a Private Medical College in Thailand: A Cross Sectional Study |
| Contributor | Thammanard Charernboon |
| Publisher | สำนักวารสารกรมการแพทย์ |
| Publication Year | 2566 |
| Journal Title | Journal of the Department of Medical Services |
| Journal Vol. | 48 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 21-29 |
| Keyword | Stress, Burnout, Depression, Medical students |
| URL Website | https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JDMS |
| Website title | วารสารกรมการแพทย์ |
| ISSN | 2697-6404 |
| Abstract | Background: Multiple factors, such as academic standards and the study environment, impact students'motivation and performance, potentially leading to stress, burnout, and depression. Objective: In this study, we aimedto determine the prevalence of burnout and depression in medical students in a private medical school in Thailand. Methods: This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and depression and theirassociated factors among students in a private medical college. Burnout (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization,and personal accomplishment) and depression were measured with Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Thai versionand Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ9). Results: 322 (89.4%) medical students participated in the survey. Theresults indicated that 28.1% of medical students had high levels of emotional exhaustion, 24.8% felt a high degreeof depersonalization, and 2.2% had low levels of a sense of personal accomplishment. Emotional exhaustionwas associated with college years, reasons for studying medicine, and perceived competitiveness in the class.Depersonalization was associated with age, college year, and perceived competition rate in the classroom. A senseof personal accomplishment was associated with age, religion, type of accommodation, and college admissionmethod. The prevalence of depression was 18.6%, and its associated factors were financial status, the reason forenrolling for a medical degree, and perceived competition rate. Conclusion: Almost 30% of participants had highlevels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, while 2.2% had feelings of low personal accomplishment,and 18.6% were found to have depression. |
