Trauma, Mental Health, and Occupational Performance in Health Science Students
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmad Feddah M., Sajit Dina M.
Primary Institution: Kuwait University
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between trauma, mental health, and occupational performance in health science center students?
Conclusion
The study highlights that traumatic events and poor mental health contribute to dissatisfaction with daily tasks, leading to a decline in quality of life and occupational performance.
Supporting Evidence
- 68% of students reported effective dysregulation due to trauma.
- Significant negative correlations were found between depression scores and quality of life.
- High activity levels were associated with low satisfaction.
- Depression negatively impacts students' ability to engage in daily activities.
Takeaway
Students who have experienced trauma may feel sad and have trouble doing everyday things, which can make them unhappy and affect their schoolwork.
Methodology
A descriptive cross-sectional design using four self-administered questionnaires to assess trauma, depression, daily occupation satisfaction, and quality of life.
Potential Biases
Self-reported questionnaires may introduce response biases and inaccuracies in reporting past exposures.
Limitations
The study has limitations including gender bias, lack of diversity, reliance on self-reported data, and the inability to establish causality due to its cross-sectional design.
Participant Demographics
Participants were predominantly female (88.8%), with an average age of 20.83 years and a mean GPA of 2.789.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website