Effect of military conflict on mental health: a cross-sectional study among the medical students at Khartoum governmental universities, Sudan, 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed at better understanding the challenges imposed by Sudan 2023 military conflict on medical education through surveying students about their view of the current faced challenges and their future and academic plans. It as well investigated the effect of the war on their mental health status in terms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their associated factors.

Design

A multicentric observational cross-sectional design was adopted.

Setting and participants

Medical students of all Khartoum state governmental medical universities were invited to participate in an online survey.

Primary and secondary outcomes measures

Primary: prevalence of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSDs) amon

SUBMITTER: Alfadul ESA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11956355 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature