NCT07197125

Psychological Burden of Anxiety and Depression Among Future Physicians: A Cross-sectional Study at Assiut University Faculty of Medicine

Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Students and Interns in Assiut University: Identifying Risk Factors and Academic Correlations

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 289 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Assiut University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

A cross-sectional study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University, examining associated risk factors and their correlation with academic performance.

Detailed description

This research aims to explore the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University through a structured, anonymous Arabic self-administered questionnaire. The survey includes socio-demographic information, academic achievement, as well as standardized psychological assessment tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data will be analyzed to determine overall prevalence rates, risk factors, and the trend of psychological morbidity across different academic grades and internship years. Special focus will be on identifying whether symptoms resolve, remain stable, or worsen during later academic years and internship. The study will provide essential insights into the mental health challenges faced by medical students and guide potential policies and student support interventions.

Conditions

• Anxiety
• Depression

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-07-01
• Primary completion: 2027-09-30
• Completion: 2027-12-30
• First posted: 2025-09-29
• Last updated: 2025-09-29