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Chulalongkorn University

Journal

2024

Depression

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Prevalence Of Small T Trauma In Depressed Adolescent And Early Adulthood Patient In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Krittapast Thongrakyoo, Puchong Laurujisawat, Parichawan Chandarasiri Mar 2024

Prevalence Of Small T Trauma In Depressed Adolescent And Early Adulthood Patient In King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Krittapast Thongrakyoo, Puchong Laurujisawat, Parichawan Chandarasiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Trauma and depression are known to be related, especially in adolescents and early adulthood patients in which depression usually starts, then deteriorates, and causes decreased function and worse quality of life.

Objective: To study prevalence of small t trauma level in depressed adolescents and early adulthood patients and to study whether small t trauma level and severity of depression are related.

Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study recruited depressive patients aged 15 – 25 years to complete a questionnaire consisted of 3 parts: demographic data and Big T trauma, BDI-IA scale Thai version, and the Small t trauma Level of …


Depression, Smartphone Addiction And Association Factors Among Preclinical Medical Students, Aticha Wattanaudomchai Mar 2024

Depression, Smartphone Addiction And Association Factors Among Preclinical Medical Students, Aticha Wattanaudomchai

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: There were few studies of smartphone addiction behavior has been found in preclinical medical students.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression of smartphone addiction behavior among preclinical medical students of Chulalongkorn University.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The data were collected from preclinical medical students at Chulalongkorn University in 2020 academic year, prior to COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. The instruments included the Smartphone Addiction Scale Thai version (SAS-SV-TH), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Thai version (PHQ-9-T), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Thai version (PSQI-T), and Thai Interpersonal questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. …


Impostor Phenomenon, Mental Health Status And Coping Strategies Among Medical Students In Southern Thailand, Napakhawarat Buathong Mar 2024

Impostor Phenomenon, Mental Health Status And Coping Strategies Among Medical Students In Southern Thailand, Napakhawarat Buathong

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Impostor phenomenon is an internal experience in successful individuals who realize that their achievements are unintended, although their successes can be proven by objective evidence. The study of impostor phenomenon among medical students remains largely unexplored in Thailand, especially during the transitional period from traditional medical training to online training due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of impostor phenomenon, mental health and the coping strategies as well as to examine the factors related to impostor phenomenon among Thai medical students.

Methods: Two hundred and seventy-two subjects completed online questionnaires enquiring about sociodemographic characteristics and perception …


Caffeine Addiction And Mental Health Of Employees In An Organization In Bangkok, Rasmon Kalayasiri Mar 2024

Caffeine Addiction And Mental Health Of Employees In An Organization In Bangkok, Rasmon Kalayasiri

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Heavy caffeine consumption is the cause of caffeine addiction that might affect sleep quality and mental health. However, people, especially employees in various companies, may want to gain daily energy for efficient work and productivity by drinking high number of caffeinated beverages such as coffee.

Objectives: To explore coffee consumption, mental health, sleep quality, and factors related to caffeine addiction among employees.

Methods: A total of 321 employees at a company in Bangkok were asked about their demographics, coffee consumption and caffeine addiction by using newly developed instruments, namely Caffeine Addiction Questionnaire. Depression and sleep quality were assessed by …