ReviewThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2023
Prevalence of depression, anxiety and burnout in medical students at the University of Namibia.
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- Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms and Its Correlates among Male Medical Students at the University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: There is an increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, and burnout among medical students worldwide with no information from Namibia. Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression, anxiety, and burnout among medical students at the University of Namibia (UNAM). Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted utilising a specially designed questionnaire for the study and standardised instruments to evaluate depression, anxiety, and burnout. Results: Of the 229 students in this study, 71.6% were female and 28.4% were male. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and burnout was 43.6%, 30.6%, and 36.2%, respectively. The prevalence of emotional exhaustion (EX), cynicism (CY), and professional efficacy (EF) was 68.1% ( Conclusion: More than one in three medical students at the UNAM were either depressed or burnt out. Contribution: This is the first study to highlight the mental health needs of medical students at the University of Namibia.
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