The Prevalence of Depression among Medical Students: A Worldwide Literature Review
Abdulaziz H. M. M. M. Alajmi, Bandar B. J. M. M. Almutairi, Mohammad R. M. R. H. Alajmi, Salman S. S. S. S. A. Alazemi, Abboud Mohammad Alhussain, Fawaz Majed Ata'Allah Sh Salman, Abdullah J. A. Alomran
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 2520–2526 · Published 26 Dec 2021
10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60B34908Abstract
Stress is one of the main factors that might lead to depression in the long term; medical students are susceptible to stress and depression more than other students. Aim: to look at the prevalence of depression among medical students. Methodology: The authors looked at published studies on the internet about the depression rates among medical students in different areas around the world. Results: Most of the literature showed that there is a significant prevalence of depression among students during medical school. Conclusion: Due to high rates of depression among medical students, coping strategies for stress and depression should be offered to medical students to prevent future complications.
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