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

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Authors

Pu Peng · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Yuzhu Hao · Central South University

Yueheng Liu · Central South University

Shubao Chen · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Yunfei Wang · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Qian Yang · Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Xin Wang

Abstract

The study demonstrated a high prevalence and risk factors for mental problems during COVID-19, calling for mental health services. Our findings are valuable for college and health authorities to identify high-risk students and provide targeted intervention.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and Mental Health Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout COVID-19 and healthcare impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Affective Disorders

Volume 321, pp. 167-181

DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.10.040

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