Carrillo IJ, Valdez TLA, Vázquez UH, Franco JJ, De la Peña SA, Martínez CJ

Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 30-32
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ABSTRACT

Background: Suicide, depression and insomnia, mental health problems increase. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of depression, suicidal ideation and insomnia in university. Material and methods: A non-experimental, descriptive, cross made in open population of university students in Saltillo, who underwent a structured survey designed for this purpose. Results: We studied 438 university 164 (37%) men and 274 (63%) women. 50% (219) accepts depressed, 168 (38.5%) were depressed at least once a week. 296 (67.6%) have a relative who is depressed. 62 (14%) agree insomniac concerning suicidal ideation 95 (22%) have thought about suicide. Conclusions: Depression is a problem in university students who demand attention. Suicidal ideation is another, of a psychological nature that requires identification to take preventive measures against suicide.

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