Anxiety and Depression among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Cross Sectional Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Anxiety and depression are prevalent mental health illness that can affect anyone but most common seen in the medical students. This study finds the prevalence and associated risk factor of anxiety and depression among the medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross section descriptive study conducted among the 187 medical students of first and third year bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery enrolled in Nobel Medical College Teaching Hospital using Beck anxiety and depression inventory with questionnaire. Whole sampling was done and study conducted between May and June 2025. Results: Prevalence of anxiety and depression was 29.6% (55) and 58.8% (110) respectively. The prevalence of anxiety in male was 12.9% (12) and depression 53.8% (50). Similarly, the prevalence of anxiety in female was 45.7% (43) and depression 63.8% (60) respectively. Conclusion: This study finds the prevalence of anxiety and depression among the medical students who study bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery. The prevalence of anxiety and depression were more in female, those students with insufficient pocket money and substance abuse.
Source: Journal of Nobel Medical College
Authors: Amar Kumar Yadav, Binod Kumar Yadav, Sai Bijay Rijal, Rajesh Yadav
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413874369