ArticleInternational journal of medical education2017
Depression, anxiety and stress in dental students.
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Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback Training to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During Dentistry Students' Clinical Transition
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134 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 349 citations in OpenAlex.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies exploring prevalence of non-specific anxiety in undergraduate university students.BMC psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adults in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2022).Depression and anxiety · 2023Pooled it
- Mental Health Among Medical Students During COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis of Prevalence of Depression in Dental Students during COVID-19 Pandemic.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021Pooled it
- The comparison of dexmedetomidine and midazolam premedication on postoperative anxiety in children for hernia repair surgery: A randomized controlled trial.Paediatric anaesthesia · 2019Trial
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- A survey on stress, anxiety, depression and coping styles in dental undergraduates from 34 universities in China.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Evaluating Tolerance Levels of Dental Students in King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
- Evaluation of depression, anxiety, and stress levels during the internship clinical training process of dentistry students.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Emotion regulation habits and emotional states of college students during lockdown: A cross-sectional survey.World journal of psychiatry · 2026Article
- The hidden cost of specialization: a mixed-methods study on burnout, mental health, and financial ınstability in dental trainees.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Global prevalence of different levels of anxiety and stress symptoms in healthcare students: A meta-analysis and meta-regression.Annals of general psychiatry · 2026Article
- Is craniofacial pain associated with mental health disorders in adults and older adults in Southern Brazil?Brazilian oral research · 2026Article
- Clinical anxiety in undergraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study and global comparison.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo measure the occurrence and levels of depression, anxiety and stress in undergraduate dental students using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in November and December of 2014. A total of 289 dental students were invited to participate, and 277 responded, resulting in a response rate of 96%. The final sample included 247 participants. Eligible participants were surveyed via a self-reported questionnaire that included the validated DASS-21 scale as the assessment tool and questions about demographic characteristics and methods for managing stress.
resultsAbnormal levels of depression, anxiety and stress were identified in 55.9%, 66.8% and 54.7% of the study participants, respectively. A multiple linear regression analysis revealed multiple predictors: gender (for anxiety b=-3.589, p=.016 and stress b=-4.099, p=.008), satisfaction with faculty relationships (for depression b=-2.318, p=.007; anxiety b=-2.213, p=.004; and stress b=-2.854, p<.001), satisfaction with peer relationships (for depression b=-3.527, p<.001; anxiety b=-2.213, p=.004; and stress b=-2.854, p<.001), and dentistry as the first choice for field of study (for stress b=-2.648, p=.045). The standardized coefficients demonstrated the relationship and strength of the predictors for each subscale. To cope with stress, students engaged in various activities such as reading, watching television and seeking emotional support from others.
conclusionsThe high occurrence of depression, anxiety and stress among dental students highlights the importance of providing support programs and implementing preventive measures to help students, particularly those who are most susceptible to higher levels of these psychological conditions.
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