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Prevalence of Depression and the Use of Antidepressants Among Third Year Medical Students of Khyber Medical College, Peshawar

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of depression and the use of antidepressants among undergraduatemedical students. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study done in May, 2011 at Khyber Medical College, Peshawaron third year medical students using Zung self-rating depression scale. Results: 29 out of 166 students (17.5%) were revealed having depression. Two out of these 29 students(6.9%) were using antidepressants. Conclusion: Depression is an under-diagnosed and under-prescribed mental illness.

Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute

Author: Mushtaq Ahmad Marwat

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1541232825

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Cites: 9

Cited by: 4

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