ArticleBMC medical education2025
The evaluation of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate dental students in graduation year in Mainland China: a cross-sectional study.
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- Associations among stress, anxiety, and depression in postgraduate dental students: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2026Observational
- A survey on stress, anxiety, depression and coping styles in dental undergraduates from 34 universities in China.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- When distress meets disability: social connectedness buffers functional impairment in university students.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- A comparative analysis of dental education in China and Japan based on the four-component instructional design (4C/ID) model.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Evaluation of anxiety, stress, depression and hopelessness levels in clinical dental students of the faculty of dentistry: a cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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backgroundMental health issue in dental students has emerged as a worldwide concern. This study aims evaluate the mental health status among undergraduate dental students in their final year in mainland China, and to investigate the association factors behind it, aiming for better understanding of current situation of dental education and provide some perspectives.
methodsAn analytical cross-sectional study was conducted using an Internet-based survey platform to collect data from undergraduate dental students in their final year in mainland China. The DASS-21 instrument was used to evaluate mental health outcomes, while a supplementary questionnaire was designed to gather information on their university experience and satisfaction across various aspects. The relationship between socio-educational characteristics and mental health was then analyzed.
resultsVarying levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were found among investigated participants. The mental problem was found related to gender (p < 0.01), school levels (p < 0.001), and regions (p = 0.001). Regression analysis identified several factors correlating with DASS-21 scores, with concerns about physical appearance being particularly prominent among students.
conclusionUndergraduate dental students in final year in mainland China experience significant mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and stress. Factors including gender, school levels, and regions all showed significant difference in stress, depression, and anxiety. Besides, various academic and social reasons would contribute to that. Social support should pay more attention to mental health in dental students.
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