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A saúde mental dos estudantes de Medicina Dentária da Universidade Católica Portuguesa de Viseu
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A literatura científica indica uma prevalência significativa de sintomas associados à saúde mental entre os jovens portugueses. O contexto académico e os desafios inerentes ao ensino superior aumentam a suscetibilidade dos estudantes desenvolverem problemas de saúde mental. Perante escassa investigação sobre a saúde mental de estudantes do curso de Medicina Dentária em Portugal, o presente estudo enquadra-se em um projeto institucional mais amplo, centrado na monitorização e promoção da saúde mental de todos os estudantes da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, e tem como objetivo geral conhecer o estado de saúde mental e o nível de bem-estar dos estudantes de Medicina Dentária. Participaram no estudo 202 estudantes de Medicina Dentária da Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Os dados recolhidos através de questionário foram analisados usando estatística descritiva e correlacional. Os resultados obtidos mostram que os estudantes de Medicina Dentária apresentam níveis preocupantes de sintomatologia psicológica (stress, ansiedade e depressão), não obstante revelarem conhecimentos suficientes relativos à saúde mental e boas competências sociais e emocionais. Também foi observada uma maior vulnerabilidade do género feminino o que se manifesta num menor bem-estar psicológico. Assim, os resultados obtidos reforçam a relevância da implementação de estratégias institucionais orientadas para a promoção da saúde mental, designadamente através de programas de prevenção, do desenvolvimento de competências de coping, bem como da divulgação e facilitação do acesso a apoio psicológico especializado. A adoção de medidas estruturadas, consistentes e contínuas poderá contribuir não apenas para a promoção do bem-estar dos estudantes, mas também para a otimização do seu <br/>desempenho académico e para um exercício profissional futuro mais equilibrado e eficaz.
Scientific literature indicates a significant prevalence of symptoms associated with mental health among young Portuguese people. The academic context and the challenges inherent in higher education increase the susceptibility of students to developing mental health problems. Since research on the mental health of dental students in Portugal are scarce, this study has the general goal of understand the mental health status and well-being level of dental students as part of a broader institutional project focused on monitoring and promoting the mental health of all students at the Catholic University of Portugal. The participants in the study were 202 dentistry students from the Catholic University of Portugal. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and correlational statistics. The results obtained show that Dentistry students present worrying levels of psychological symptomatology (stress, anxiety and depression), despite revealing sufficient knowledge regarding mental health and good social and emotional skills. A greater vulnerability of the female gender was also observed, which manifests itself in lower psychological well-being. The results obtained reinforce the relevance of implementing institutional strategies aimed at promoting mental health, particularly through prevention programs, the development of coping skills, and the dissemination and facilitation of access to specialized psychological support. The adoption of structured, consistent, and continuous measures can contribute not only to promoting the well-being of students but also to optimizing their academic performance and leading to a more balanced and effective future professional practice.
Scientific literature indicates a significant prevalence of symptoms associated with mental health among young Portuguese people. The academic context and the challenges inherent in higher education increase the susceptibility of students to developing mental health problems. Since research on the mental health of dental students in Portugal are scarce, this study has the general goal of understand the mental health status and well-being level of dental students as part of a broader institutional project focused on monitoring and promoting the mental health of all students at the Catholic University of Portugal. The participants in the study were 202 dentistry students from the Catholic University of Portugal. The data collected through a questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and correlational statistics. The results obtained show that Dentistry students present worrying levels of psychological symptomatology (stress, anxiety and depression), despite revealing sufficient knowledge regarding mental health and good social and emotional skills. A greater vulnerability of the female gender was also observed, which manifests itself in lower psychological well-being. The results obtained reinforce the relevance of implementing institutional strategies aimed at promoting mental health, particularly through prevention programs, the development of coping skills, and the dissemination and facilitation of access to specialized psychological support. The adoption of structured, consistent, and continuous measures can contribute not only to promoting the well-being of students but also to optimizing their academic performance and leading to a more balanced and effective future professional practice.
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Saúde mental Estudantes de medicina dentária Desempenho académico Bem-estar dos estudantes Mental health Dental students Academic performance Student well-being
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