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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Anxiety Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Medical students at Assiut University (1st - 5th year)

Medical interns (1st and 2nd year) at Assiut University Hospital

Exclusion criteria

Individuals with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder

Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Prevalence of anxiety among medical students at Assiut University

Time frame: baseline

Measured using standardized Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scales to determine the proportion of students experiencing symptoms of anxiety.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

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Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start: 2026
Primary completion: 2027
Study completion: 2027
First posted: Sep 29, 2025
Registry last updated: Sep 29, 2025

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