SynthesisDepression and anxiety2023
Prevalence of Depression and Associated Factors among Adults in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2000-2022).
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21 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Decoding and reconstructing disease relations between dry eye and depression: a multimodal investigation comprising meta-analysis, genetic pathways and Mendelian randomization.Journal of advanced research · 2025Pooled it
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- The associations between family interference with work and depression: the mediating role of stress and satisfaction in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The impact of physical activity on mental health across diverse populations in Saudi Arabia: a narrative review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Review
- Latent Symptom Profiles in Adolescents With Major Depressive Disorder: Subjective Sleep Disturbance and Biopsychosocial Correlates.Depression and anxiety · 2026Article
- Molecular pathways linking chronic psychological stress to accelerated aging: mechanisms and interventions.Frontiers in aging · 2026Review
- Burden and factors associated with depression symptoms among older adults in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Analysis of the Development Trajectory and Influencing Factors of Depression in Patients With Cervical Cancer During Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.Actas espanolas de psiquiatria · 2025Article
- Common Mental Health Conditions and Self-Stigma Among Saudi Male Adults: Implications for Promotion and Intervention.Cureus · 2025Article
- An Evidence-Based Approach to the Management of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency in Adolescents and Young Women.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Psychosocial Determinants of Antidepressant Adherence Among Hungarian Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey.Patient preference and adherence · 2025Article
- The prevalence of depression among parents of individuals with disabilities in Saudi Arabia and the influencing factors.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Prevalence and management of depression among patients with chronic disease: A cross sectional study.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- Assessment of the Correlation Between Obesity and Depression Among Adults in Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2024Article
- The relationship between self-reported antipsychotics side effects and depression in Saudi Arabia.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2024Article
- Relationship Between Depression and Medication Adherence Among Chronic Disease Patients in the Middle East.Cureus · 2024Article
- Exploring women's perception and attitude towards antidepressant use: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Erectile Dysfunction and Depression Prevalence Among Male Patients with Type II Diabetes.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Depressive disorders are the leading causes of disability and disease burden worldwide. They were ranked fifth among the top causes of death and disability in Saudi Arabia, with subsequent impacts on productivity and economics when affecting adults. Objectives: The study aimed to systematically investigate the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among Saudi adults during 2000-2022. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines using Medline/PubMed, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and Ovid databases during 2000-2022 with predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the included papers was determined, and heterogeneity between studies was assessed using the Results: Forty-six cross-sectional relevant studies were identified, including 25814 participants. The pooled depression prevalence was 37.35% (95% CI: 33.61-41.98%) with high heterogeneity ( Conclusion: Almost more than one-third of Saudi adults had depression. Appropriate surveillance, early interventions, and depression management strategies are needed to decrease the prevalence and its consequences among adults.
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