The prevalence and risk factors of mental problems in medical students during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to evaluate the global prevalence and risk factors of mental problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, psychological distress, and suicidal ideation) among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, psycARTICLES, PsycINFO, CNKI, and Wan Fang for studies on the prevalence of mental problems among medical students from January 1, 2020, to April 1, 2022. The pooled prevalence was calculated by random-effect models. We performed a narrative review to identify the risk factors.

Results

The meta-analysis included 201 studies (N = 198,000). The prevalence of depression (41 %, 95 % CI, 37-45 %,), anx

SUBMITTER: Peng P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9613786 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature