Prevalence of Mental Health Problems Among Undergraduate Students at the Universidad de Los Andes

NCT04447690 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: FDI UAN1901
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 5,553
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This project seeks to know the prevalence of mental health problems among undergraduate students, through internationally and nationally validated screening instruments. The project also aims to understand better the associated factors contributing to the mental health problems of this population. Through the critical analysis of the results, our proposal aims to establish the prevalence of anxiety, depression, suicidality and substance use, and the association with socioeconomic features, academic stress, sense of belonging to the university, interpersonal relationships, and sleep habits among other factors. Once finalized the study, the results obtained will be disseminated to the university community and published in peer-reviewed journals. The results will help the university authorities to design and implement measures to prevent mental health problems in this community.

Conditions

Student; Mental Health; Depression, Anxiety; Depression; Anxiety; College Drinking; Stress

Keywords

college students; undergraduate

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21)

  Self-reported symptoms with the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), which have 21 items, each scoring between 0 and 3, the minimum score is 0 and the maximum score of 63. The cut-off score for the depression subscale is 6, Anxiety is 5, Stress is 6.

  Up to 4 weeks

• Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)

  The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a questionnaire used for suicide assessment. This scale has 6 items and each item has to be answered Yes or No. The total score is 6. A score of 0 is no ideation is present.

  Up to 4 weeks

• CAGE

  Self-report of harmful alcohol drinking. 4 items. CAGE stands for: C: Have you felt the need to Cut down drinking? A: Have you ever felt Annoyed by criticism of drinking? G: Have you had Guilty feelings about drinking? E: Do you ever take a morning Eye opener (a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover)? The range score goes from 0 to 4. The point cut off is \>= 2.

  Up to 4 weeks

• Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)

  Adaptation of The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) interview model, including prescription and nonprescription drugs and vaping. It has 8 items exploring the frequency of substance use in the last 3 months (daily, weekly, yearly) and the problems associated with the use. It explores the use of 10 kinds of drugs.

  Up to 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (13)

• Sociodemographic characteristics

  Up to 4 weeks

• General Health perception

  Up to 4 weeks

• General Menta Health perception

  Up to 4 weeks

• History of chronic diseases

  Up to 4 weeks

• Physical activity

  Up to 4 weeks

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Undergraduate regular students of every career from Universidad de los Andes, Chile.

You may qualify if:

• years old or older
• Regular undergraduate students

You may not qualify if:

• Nonconsent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universidad de los Andes, Chile: lead
• Ministerio de Educación, Chile: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Universidad de los Andes

Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being; Depression; Anxiety Disorders; Alcohol Drinking in College

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior; Behavioral Symptoms; Mental Disorders; Alcohol Drinking; Drinking Behavior

Study Officials

• Jorge Gaete Olivares, MD, PhD

  Universidad de los Andes, Chile

  STUDY CHAIR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 24, 2020
• First Posted: June 25, 2020
• Study Start: August 3, 2020
• Primary Completion: September 4, 2020
• Study Completion: December 31, 2020
• Last Updated: May 17, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

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