Cross-sectional study reveals body dysmorphic disorder prevalence in medical students, indicating needed mental health support.
Key Points
This research aims to determine the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) among medical students and understand their socio-demographic profile.
Conducted a cross-sectional study among 200 medical students using systematic random sampling.
Data collected through a validated questionnaire distributed via Google Forms.
Analyzed data using SPSS software.
33.5% of participants expressed concerns about body image, with 9% screening positive for BDD.
Primary concerns included overweight/obesity (p = 0.004, OR = 6.41, 95% CI: 1.89–21.74) and lip shape (p = 0.021, OR = 4.33, 95% CI: 1.35–13.91).