DETERMINATION OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AMONG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF LARKANA

B SHAIKH; SA JISKANI; SL PRITHIANI; A ABBASI; FP MUGHERI; A SIRAJ; B ISRAN; M SHAIKH; R SALEEM; K UNDER; N LUND; W ABBAS; D RABEL; FJ SIYAL

doi:10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.624

Authors

B SHAIKH Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
SA JISKANI Department of Pathology, CMC at SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
SL PRITHIANI Department of Pharmacology, CMC at SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
A ABBASI Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
FP MUGHERI Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
A SIRAJ Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
B ISRAN Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
M SHAIKH Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
R SALEEM College of Pharmacy, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro. Pakistan.
K UNDER Institute of Microbiology, Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Pakistan
N LUND Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
W ABBAS Institute of Pharmacy, SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
D RABEL Department of Pharmacology, GMMMC Sukkur at SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan
FJ SIYAL Department of Pharmacology, CMC at SMBBMU Larkana, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2023i1.624

Keywords:

Prevalence, Psychological Assessment, Mental Health, Stress Factors, Psychological Support

Abstract

A stressful environment is concerned with medical colleges, and often, they have an adverse effect on physical health, academic performance, and psychological wellness. There is a high percentage of anxiety and depression in the medical curricula, and still, it is unfortunate to see the faces behind the white coats. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety among medical students at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana. The research was conducted from March to June 2023 and included all medical students who had spent at least six months in SMBBMU Larkana and had no physical illness. The results were analyzed using percentages and proportions through SPSS 24. The study found a high incidence of depression and anxiety in medical students, which can negatively affect their learning, productivity, and quality of life, as well as the care of patients. The research highlights the need for proper intervention and early detection measures to reduce the effects of depression in education and career.

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