ArticleWorld journal of psychiatry2025
Prevalence and risk factors of depressive and anxiety symptoms and functional constipation among university students in Eastern China.
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- Constipation is associated with an increased risk of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.Translational psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Network Analysis of Physical Activity, Personality, Goal Orientation and Depressive Subdimensions in College Students: Behavioral-Personality-Motivation Profiles.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prevalence, severity, and risk factors for depressive and anxiety symptoms among adolescents: A cross-sectional study.World journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- Psychological and Mental Health Support for Vietnamese University Students in Economics Majors: Approaches and Needs Assessment.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDepression and anxiety are prevalent among university students worldwide, often coexisting with functional constipation (FC). Family relationships have been identified as crucial factors affecting mental health, yet the gender-specific associations between these conditions remain underexplored.
aimTo assess prevalence of depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and FC among Chinese university students and explore their associations.
methodsUsing a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 12721 students at two universities in Jiangsu Province and Shandong Province. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, anxiety symptoms using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale, and FC using the ROME IV. Gender-stratified analyses and population attributable risk proportions were calculated to evaluate risk factor patterns and population impact.
resultsThe prevalence of self-reported depressive, anxiety, and comorbid depressive and anxiety symptoms was 16.3%, 24.9%, and 13.3%, respectively, whereas that of FC was 22%. Students with depressive symptoms were 1.811 times more likely to have FC than those without. Female gender, parental relationships, and lower household income were significant risk factors for both mental health conditions. For depressive symptoms, females experienced stronger effects from both parental conflict [odds ratio (OR) = 8.006
conclusionFamily relationships significantly impact student mental health, with gender-specific patterns. Targeted interventions addressing family dynamics could reduce mental health burden in university settings.
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