Mohamed Terra, Mohamed Baklola, Lena Said Mansour, Nour Edin Darwish, Mennatallah Elsayed Badr, Amira A Alghazali, Jinan Ali A Almumtin, Fayrouz Mohamed Fahmy, Abdel-Hady El-Gilany
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背景：健康焦虑（HA）是医学生普遍关注的问题，可能会影响他们的学习成绩和生活质量（QoL）。本研究旨在评估埃及医科学生中健康焦虑的普遍程度、其预测因素及其与生活质量的相关性：在 2022-2023 学年期间，在埃及 10 所医学院校开展了一项描述性横断面研究。共有 1173 名学生参与了这项研究，他们填写了一份在线问卷，其中包括简短健康焦虑量表（SHAI）和 12 项简表调查（SF-12）。数据使用 SPSS 25 进行分析。统计分析采用了卡方检验、带有 95% 置信区间的粗略几率比（COR）和皮尔逊相关系数。P值≤0.05为具有统计学意义：研究发现，15.7%的参与者出现了明显的 HA 临床症状。女生（17.5%）和对学习成绩不满意的学生（18%）的 HA 患病率明显更高。研究发现，HA 与 QoL 之间存在明显的负相关（r = -0.393，p ≤ 0.05），出现 HA 的学生的 QoL 分数较低。健康焦虑的主要预测因素包括女性性别（OR = 1.41，95% CI：1.01-1.96）和缺乏学业满意度（OR = 1.43，95% CI：1.04-1.96）：健康焦虑（HA）是埃及医科学生中的一个显著问题，尤其影响女性和对学习成绩不满意的学生，并与生活质量下降密切相关。有效的干预措施可以提高学生的整体教育体验，帮助他们改善身心健康，控制健康焦虑对个人生活和学习的影响。
The association of health anxiety with quality of life among medical students in Egypt: Myth or Menace?
Background: Health anxiety (HA) is a prevalent concern among medical students, potentially impacting their academic performance and Quality of Life (QoL). This study aims to assess the prevalence of HA and its predictors among medical students in Egypt and its correlation with the Quality of Life.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted during the 2022-2023 academic year across ten Egyptian medical schools. A total of 1,173 students participated by completing an online questionnaire, which included the Short Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI) and the 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12). Data were analyzed using SPSS 25. Chi-square tests, crude odds ratios (COR) with 95% confidence intervals, and Pearson's correlation coefficients were utilized for statistical analysis. A p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: This study found that 15.7% of participants experienced clinically significant HA. Female students (17.5%) and students dissatisfied with their academic performance (18%) exhibited a significantly higher prevalence of HA. A significant negative correlation was observed between HA and QoL (r = -0.393, p ≤ 0.05), with students experiencing HA reporting lower QoL scores. Key predictors of HA included female gender (OR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.01-1.96) and lack of academic satisfaction (OR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.04-1.96).
Conclusion: Health anxiety (HA) is a notable issue among Egyptian medical students, particularly affecting females and those dissatisfied with their academic performance and is closely linked to reduced quality of life. Effective interventions could enhance the overall educational experience, helping students improve their well-being and manage HA's impacts on their personal and academic lives.
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BMC Psychiatry is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.
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