Prevalence of depressive, anxiety, and stress symptoms and barriers to mental health services among medical students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Medical students represent the future of the healthcare workforce. However, the demanding nature of medical education places them at an increased risk of mental health issues. Ensuring their mental well-being is crucial for maintaining a competent and compassionate healthcare system. This study aims to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, along with barriers to accessing mental health services among medical students. A cross-sectional self-administered online survey conducted among medical students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, from September 2023 to March 2024. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were conducted using International Business Machines Corporation Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 27.0.1 (Chicago). The study included

SUBMITTER: Albasheer O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11709213 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature