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October 3, 2025BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

Prevalence of depression among medical students across the Arab region: a scoping review

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RARasmieh Al‐AmerEAEman AlshawishOSOla Soudah

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Overview

Scoping review reveals a 40-77.9% depression prevalence among medical students in the Arab region, highlighting significant risk factors.

Key Points

  • Depression prevalence among medical students in the Arab region ranges from 40% to 77.9%, illustrating a critical mental health issue.
  • Data from 16 cross-sectional studies involving 9,243 participants highlights significant risk factors associated with depression.
  • Younger age, female gender, and preclinical years are linked to higher depression levels, suggesting vulnerable groups among students.
  • Social challenges and academic pressures contribute to increased depressive symptoms, stressing the need for targeted mental health strategies.

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Al‐Amer et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f34f0e39f13e7fa208fhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07793-5
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