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. 2023 Sep 29;80(3):205-220.
doi: 10.31053/1853.0605.v80.n3.41147.

[Quality of life of Medicine students of the National University of Córdoba, Argentina]

[Article in Spanish]
Carla Andrea Gobbi  1 , Santiago Romero  2 , Matías Agustín Regis  3 , Elena María Rosa Díaz  4 , Guillermo Einer Allende  5 , Gustavo Alberto Pepe  6
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[Quality of life of Medicine students of the National University of Córdoba, Argentina]

[Article in Spanish]
Carla Andrea Gobbi et al. Rev Fac Cien Med Univ Nac Cordoba. .

Abstract
in English, Spanish

Background: Quality of life (QoL), according to the WHO, includes the perception that a person has about their physical health, level of independence, social relationships, system of values ​​and goals, expectations, standards and concerns. The medical student faces a high level of competitiveness in the course of his academic training with an increase in the workload as he progresses; this causes symptoms such as anxiety, stress, sadness, among others. If these aspects are not treated or are masked, they can turn into depression, generalized anxiety, burnout and even suicide (2).

Aim: To describe the QoL of the students of medicina at the National University of Córdoba, considering the complete training cycle divided into two groups from 1 to 3° and from 4 to 5°.

Methods: Cross-sectional study, through the Guarani System of the UNC. The WHOQoL-BREF online questionnaire, which uses the Likert scale, was applied to all students. This assesses the global QoL and satisfaction regarding the state of physical and psychological health, interpersonal relationships and environment. p was considered significant <0.05. This work was approved by the Adult CIEIS.

Results: 854 responses were obtained, 72% were female, 43% were from another province/country and 63% corresponded to the 1-3° group. Of these, 37% rated their QoL as “fairly good”, while 36% of the 4-5th grade group perceived their QoL as “normal” (p:0.0469). The most influential variables correspond to the supply of money for their needs (p:0.0005), sexual satisfaction (p:0.0056) and access to health services (p:0.0042) . Cronbach's alpha was 0.8899.

Conclusion: QoL is better perceived in the 1-3 year group and economic supply, sexual satisfaction and access to health services were the main points to take care of in this medicine students.

Introducción: La calidad de vida (CV), según la OMS, comprende la percepción que tiene una persona sobre su salud física, nivel de independencia, relaciones sociales, sistema de valores y metas, expectativas, estándares y preocupaciones (1). El estudiante de medicina se enfrenta con un alto nivel de competitividad en el transcurso de su formación académica con aumento de la carga horaria a medida que avanza; esto origina síntomas como ansiedad, estrés, tristeza, entre otros. Si tales aspectos no son tratados o son enmascarados pueden transformarse en depresión, ansiedad generalizada, burnout y hasta suicidio (2).

Objetivo: Describir la CV de los estudiantes de medicina de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, considerando el ciclo completo de formación divididos en dos grupos de 1-3° y 4-5°.

Métodos: Estudio transversal, mediante el Sistema Guaraní de la UNC se aplicó el cuestionario online WHOQOL-BREF, que utiliza escala de Likert a todos los alumnos. Este valora la CV global y satisfacción respecto al estado de salud física, psicológica, relaciones interpersonales y entorno. Se consideró significativo una p<0.05. Este trabajo fue aprobado por el CIEIS del Adulto.

Resultados: Se obtuvieron 854 respuestas, el 72% fue de género femenino, el 43% es originario de otra provincia/país y el 63% correspondió al grupo de 1-3°. De estos, el 37% calificó su CV como "bastante buena", mientras que el 36% del grupo de 4-5° percibió su CV como "normal" (p:0,0469). Las variables más influyentes corresponden al abastecimiento de dinero para sus necesidades (p:0,0005), satisfacción sexual (p:0,0056) y el acceso a los servicios sanitarios (p:0,0042). El alfa de Cronbach fue 0.8899.

Conclusión: La CV es mejor percibida en el grupo de 1-3° año y se destacan el suministro económico, la satisfacción sexual y el acceso a los servicios sanitarios.

Keywords: quality of life students; medical education; students, medical.

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