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The Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Medical Students in Taibah University During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hany Abo-Haded1, Muath Othman2*, Ibrahim Alrohaili2, Mohammad Barzaiq2,  Mohammed  Tukhiand Mutasim Olfat2

1Assistant Professor of pediatrics ,College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah AlMunwarah, Saudi Arabia.

2Medical students, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Madinah AlMunwarah, Saudi Arabia.

Corresponding Author E-mail: muath_othman98@hotmail.com

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bbra/3025

ABSTRACT: Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health care system, economic sector, and social life. Studies have examined the prevalence of mental disorders related to COVID-19 in the general population, but few studies have examined this among medical students. The aim of this study was to assess the level of depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic among medical students at Taibah University. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students at Taibah University. A web-based survey was distributed among medical students between January to July 2021. The survey includes Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) in addition to sociodemographic characteristics. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the factors associated with anxiety and depression by calculating the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: A total of 218 students participated in the study with mean age of 22±1.7 years, and 59% male students. The mean depression score was 9±6 for all participants, while it was 7±5 for anxiety. Younger age groups have a higher mean of depression score than students above 23 years, and it was higher among female students than male students. For anxiety, female students also had a higher mean anxiety score (11±6) than male students (7±5). Senior year in medical school and those with previous history of COVID had a lower risk of depression, while for anxiety, the younger age group had a high level of anxiety compared to younger students. Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, high depression symptoms and anxiety levels were found among junior female medical students. The university's well-being center needs to support medical students to overcome challenges and difficulties during their junior years.

KEYWORDS: Anxiety; COVID-19; Depression; Medical; Taibah university

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Haded H. A, Othman M, Alrohaili I, Barzaiq M, Tukhi M, Olfat M. The Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety Among Medical Students in Taibah University During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study. Biosci Biotech Res Asia 2022;19(3).

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