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Prevalence of depression among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A systematic review and meta-analysis
Santabárbara, Javier; Olaya, Beatriz; Bueno-Notivol, Juan; Pérez-Moreno, María; Gracia-García, Patricia; Ozamiz-Etxebarria, Naiara; Idoiaga-Mondragon, Nahia.
Affiliation
  • Santabárbara, Javier; s.af
  • Olaya, Beatriz; s.af
  • Bueno-Notivol, Juan; s.af
  • Pérez-Moreno, María; s.af
  • Gracia-García, Patricia; s.af
  • Ozamiz-Etxebarria, Naiara; s.af
  • Idoiaga-Mondragon, Nahia; s.af
Rev. méd. Chile ; 149(11)nov. 2021.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389399
Responsible library: CL1.1
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Background:

Medical students frequently have depressive symptoms. Thus, the psychological impact of COVID-19 on them should be high.

Aim:

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of depression in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and

Methods:

MEDLINE via PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched for studies reporting the prevalence of depression in medical students, published from December 1, 2019 to December 27, 2020.

Results:

Eleven studies were included, most of them from Asia. The estimated overall prevalence of depression in medical students was 31% (95% CI 23%-40%), with lower prevalence rates reported in studies from Asia in general, and China in particular.

Conclusions:

Our findings indicate that the proportion of medical students with depression during the pandemic was high, and comparable with that reported in other university students.
RESUMEN
Antecedentes Los estudiantes de medicina muestran altos niveles de síntomas depresivos. Por lo tanto, se espera que el impacto psicológico de COVID-19 en ellos sea alto.

Objetivo:

Realizar una revisión sistemática y metanálisis de la prevalencia de depresión en estudiantes de medicina durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Material y

Métodos:

Se realizaron búsquedas en MEDLINE a través de PubMed, Embase y Web of Science para obtener estudios que informaran sobre la prevalencia de la depresión en estudiantes de medicina, publicados del 1 de diciembre de 2019 al 27 de diciembre de 2020.

Resultados:

Se incluyeron 11 estudios, la mayoría de Asia. La prevalencia general estimada de depresión en estudiantes de medicina fue del 31% (IC del 95% 23% - 40%), con tasas de prevalencia más bajas informadas en estudios de Asia en general y China en particular.

Conclusiones:

Nuestros hallazgos indican que la proporción de estudiantes de medicina con depresión durante la pandemia es considerablemente alta y comparable con la informada en otros estudiantes universitarios.

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Systematic review Language: English Journal: Rev. méd. Chile Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document type: Article
Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: LILACS Type of study: Prevalence study / Risk factors / Systematic review Language: English Journal: Rev. méd. Chile Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document type: Article
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