A National Epidemiologic Mixed-methods Study on Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Treatment Needs and Barriers and Facilitators to Treatment Among Medical Students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on the mental health of medical students enrolled in Paraguayan universities has mainly examined the prevalence of anxiety and depression, with limited exploration of treatment access, barriers, and facilitators. Additionally, substance use, such as alcohol and other substances, is of significant concern because of its association with mental health issues. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, as well as to identify barriers and facilitators influencing medical students' access to mental health and substance use treatment in the Republic of Paraguay.

Methods

A national mixed-methods cross-sectional study was conducted with 532 medical students from public and private universities across the Republi

SUBMITTER: Torales J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature