Transtorno mental comum entre estudantes de medicina de dois diferentes modelos de ensino

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown high prevalence of Common Mental Disorders (CMD) among students and health professionals. CMD corresponds to minor psychiatric symptoms, but are relevant in public health because they cause reduced performance which may progress to severe mental disorders. Thus, its early detection is the key to prevention among medical students who shall be responsible for the health of others. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of CMD and associated factors among students from two medical schools with different teaching methods (traditional and Problem Based Learning-PBL) in the same Brazilian University. METHODS: Cross- sectional study with medical students enrolled in the 3rd semester of both courses using the Self Report Questionnaire (SRQ-20) to identify CMD and another questionnaire about socio-demographic, psycho-emotional and educational process. Descriptive and multivariate analysis by logistic regression. RESULTS: Prevalence of CMD in the Traditional was 60%, while the PBL, 50%. Associated factors: Traditional: none psychological support(OR3), unsatisfactory performance(OR6); PBL: licite drug use (OR15), dissatisfaction with teaching(OR10). CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of psychopathological symptoms with variables associated with the educational process indicates the need for change.