مستوى الاضطرابات الجسدية الشكل لدى طلبة جامعة الكويت بعد جائحة كوفيد – 19 وعلاقته ببعض المتغيرات

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of the study was to assess the level of somatoform disorders among Kuwait University students after the COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship to some variables including social status, economic status, psychological well-being, health status, and obesity. The study sample consisted of 237 students of both genders (males and females). The study followed the descriptive survey method. The study used the Cornell Medical Index (CMI) (Prepared by Brodman and others in 1951), and a questionnaire to identify other study variables. The results revealed a moderate level of somatoform disorders among Kuwait University students. with approximately 28.2% of students reporting symptoms of somatoform disorders. This percentage is notably high compared to global rates. Fatigue symptoms ranked first, with around 42% of students indicating fatigue symptoms. the symptoms of skin diseases followed in second place, with approximately 39% of students reporting skin-related diseases. Symptoms of cardiovascular diseases ranked third, with about 37% of students indicating symptoms related to heart and vascular diseases. statistically significant differences were found between males and females in the following sub-scales: hearing and vision disorders, respiratory disorders, nervous system disorders, major system disorders, and urinary and reproductive system disorders in favor of males. Additionally, statistically significant differences were found between males and females in skin disorders, in favor of females. Three variables were identified as influencing somatoform disorders among Kuwait University students: marital status, health status, and obesity.