General Health Status of Newly Arrived Students of Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in the Academic Year 2014-2015

摘要

Background and Objective: Students general health is the most important factor in their education at university. Since the task of university is training committed and efficient human resources, it is also possible with a balanced growth in all aspects of mental health .This study aimed to assess the general health of new students in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in the first semester of the academic year 93-94. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive study. All new students in Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in the first semester of the academic year 93-94, who were more than 471 people, were population of this research. Sampling was done randomly for this research. Goldberg general health questionnaire (GHQ 28) was given to all of them in order to gather data. Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, etc.) were used to analyze data. Results: Of 471 students, 156 (35.8%) were male and 280 (64.2%) were female. The highest frequency of age was 18-22. The average score and standard division in the first group were respectively 10.83 and 5.13 and in the second group were 35.02 and 12.33. From the subscales of general health, social functioning factor had the maximum number of students who were suspected of having disorders. Regarding general health problems, females (33 persons, 14%) had a higher prevalence. Conclusion: General health of students in this study was reported at an appropriate level. Just the social function of the students seemed inappropriate. So, according to the results, it is essential that authorities continue these types of research and apply the results in cultural planning and spend more effort in such studies.