Research Article
The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Depression and Anxiety Disorders among Medical Students in King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah 2019
Author(s):
Razaz Mohammed Wali*, Talal Mohammed Bagabas, Abdulrahman Adnan Hassanein, Mohammed SaadAlameri and Khaled Fahad Al Ouqla
Background: Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health disorders worldwide. It is estimated that 4.4% of the global population suffers from a depressive disorder and 3.6% from an anxiety disorder. Depression and anxiety symptoms can manifest as a result of certain external factors. People in stressful environments and challenging workplaces tend to be vulnerable to anxiety and depression. Educational institutions are an excellent ex ample of a highly stressful environment. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2019. A non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select 258 medical students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah. A con idential, anonymous, validated &self administered questionnaire included the 9-item depression scale of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and General.. Read More»
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