Psychological Burden of Anxiety and Depression Among Future Physicians: A Cross-sectional Study at Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Anxiety, Depression. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Students and Interns in Assiut University: Identifying Risk Factors and Academic Correlations
Overview
A cross-sectional study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University, examining associated risk factors and their correlation with academic performance.
Detailed description
This research aims to explore the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University through a structured, anonymous Arabic self-administered questionnaire. The survey includes socio-demographic information, academic achievement, as well as standardized psychological assessment tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data will be analyzed to determine overall prevalence rates, risk factors, and the trend of psychological morbidity across different academic grades and internship years. Special focus will be on identifying whether symptoms resolve, remain stable, or worsen during later academic years and internship. The study will provide essential insights into the mental health challenges faced by medical students and guide potential policies and student support interventions.
Primary outcome measures
- Prevalence of anxiety among medical students at Assiut University [Time frame: baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Medical students at Assiut University (1st - 5th year)
Medical interns (1st and 2nd year) at Assiut University Hospital
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder
Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Abdel Wahed WY, Hassan SK. Prevalence and associated factors of stress, anxiety and depression among medical Fayoum University students. Alexandria J Med. 2017;53:77-84. doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2016.01.005
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07197125 · Anxiety and Depression