Percepção sobre ansiedade e depressão em acadêmicos de fisioterapia

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: To analyze the psycho-emotional factors that students in the last period of the physiotherapy course may present and which can generate a perception of anxiety and depression OBJECTIVE: To analyze the sociodemographic profile of the sample, seeking to identify psycho-emotional factors that may be altered during this period and discuss the results found on the perception of anxiety and depression METHODS: This is a qualitative field research classified as observational, with a sample selected for convenience of an applied nature. The research was carried out at the Dom Bosco University Higher Education Center, in the city of São Luís in the state of Maranhão, between the months of September and October 2023, after approval by the CEP opinion number: 6,272,352 and the Free and Informed Consent Form (TCLE). RESULTS: The questionnaire was sent to 60 final-year physiotherapy students, 10 of whom were excluded because they did not respond in full. Thus, the sample consisted of 49 academics. It showed that 83.05% of students in the last year of the physiotherapy course at Centro Universitário Dom Bosco – UNDB have a positive perception of anxiety and 61.01% of depression. CONCLUSION: factors associated with possible changes in the student's mental health were analyzed, such as sleep quality, nutrition, previous diagnosis and monitoring for anxiety and depression. Providing solutions to minimize and prevent levels of anxiety and depression, where measures can be taken with the aim of promoting teaching strategies aimed at preventing disorders related to mental health in the academic environment, through collective actions. This context can also provide greater enjoyment and performance through the academic environment and a better quality of life for everyone.