Determination of Anxiety and Depression among Medical Students in Pakistan

Abstract

This chapter aims to determine the anxiety and depression among medical students using Duke health profile.        Depression is a significant health issue because of its prevalence and related effects. The life time prevalence of depression ranges between 10 to 21 % in population. A cross-sectional study was conducted, and 300 medical students between the ages of 18 and 25 took part in it. The participants in this study were undergraduate students. Students were given a Duke health profile. The Chi square test was used to analyze the data. The study enlisted 300 students in their fourth and final years. The mean anxiety score was 35.4 SD + 19.9, with a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 99.6. The mean depression score was 35.9 SD + 21.8, with a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 100. Anxiety score was compared among medical students, 2.6% of fourth years and 3.4% of final year had severe anxiety (Score 75 – 100),14.9% of fourth year and 15.8% of final year had moderate anxiety(score 50-75),44.8% of fourth year and 41.1% of final year had mild anxiety (score 25-50). Depression score was compared among medical students, 3.9% of fourth year and 5.5% of final year had severe depression (Score 75 – 100), 14.9% of fourth year and 18.5% of final year had moderate depression (Score 50 – 75). A slight female predominance was visible in the anxiety score. When compared to fourth-year medical students, depression was a little more prevalent. Male students experienced depression at a higher rate than female students.