Analytical cross-sectional study evaluates mental health and psychosocial challenges in medical students, indicating a need for support.
Key Points
A significant number of medical students experienced mental health challenges amid the covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for institutional support.
Among 208 medical students, the prevalence of depression symptoms was noted, with gender differences indicating higher rates among females.
An analytical cross-sectional study assessed psychosocial factors through online questionnaires, using the PHQ-9 scale to evaluate depression.
These findings underscore the psychosocial impacts of the pandemic on academic performance and emotional well-being, calling for mental health resources.