Salih Hajar Saad, Ibrahim Shahd Ahmed, Gaded Mawahib Ahmed A, Osman Leena Abdo Abdurahman, Mahmoud Maab FadlAllah, Elbadawi Mohamed H
Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, El Qasr Avenue, Khartoum, 11111, Sudan.
BMC Psychiatry. 2025 Feb 15;25(1):135. doi: 10.1186/s12888-025-06591-z.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan leads to widespread displacement and increased mortality, significantly impacting the mental health of populations in conflict zones. This study aims to fill the gap and assess the level of stress, depression, and anxiety among Khartoum University undergraduate students in war-afflicted regions.
A cross-sectional study among 443 undergraduate students Was conducted using cluster and stratified sampling techniques. Data was collected using a valid questionnaire in a period of one month and analyzed using SPSS and a regression model to assess factors affecting distress.
The study shows high levels of psychological distress, particularly among female students. Median anxiety and stress levels were 12.50 and 14.00, respectively, for women, significantly higher than those for men (p < 0.001). Faculty, physical health, time management, and support systems were also significantly correlated with distress levels. Students in the Faculty of Forests and Animal Breeding exhibited the highest levels of depression and anxiety. Poor physical health and seeking professional help were strongly associated with increased psychological distress. Regression analysis identified gender (p = 0.001) and time management (p = 0.022) as significant predictors of overall distress.
Undergraduate university students in war regions experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression due to conflict situations. These findings reflect the urgent need for interventions such as community-based programs and counselling. We recommended future studies to explore long-term impacts on students' mental health.
苏丹持续的冲突导致大规模人口流离失所和死亡率上升，对冲突地区民众的心理健康产生了重大影响。本研究旨在填补这一空白，评估受战争影响地区喀土穆大学本科生的压力、抑郁和焦虑水平。
采用整群抽样和分层抽样技术，对443名本科生进行了横断面研究。在一个月的时间里，使用有效问卷收集数据，并使用SPSS和回归模型进行分析，以评估影响痛苦的因素。
研究显示心理痛苦程度较高，尤其是女学生。女性的焦虑和压力水平中位数分别为12.50和14.00，显著高于男性（p < 0.001）。学院、身体健康、时间管理和支持系统也与痛苦水平显著相关。森林与动物养殖学院的学生抑郁和焦虑水平最高。身体健康状况不佳和寻求专业帮助与心理痛苦增加密切相关。回归分析确定性别（p = 0.001）和时间管理（p = 0.022）是总体痛苦的重要预测因素。
由于冲突局势，战区的本科大学生经历着高水平的压力、焦虑和抑郁。这些发现反映了对基于社区的项目和咨询等干预措施的迫切需求。我们建议未来的研究探索对学生心理健康的长期影响。
