Articles Vol. 66 No. Vol 67. English Version No 2 11/06/2026

PREVALENCE OF STRESS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN MEDICAL STUDENTS: A REVIEW AND ANALYSIS

Pham Tuong Van1
1 Hanoi Medical University
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66i8.4121
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Keywords
stress, anxiety, depression, measurement scales, medical students, pharmaceutical students
Abstract

Background: Depression constitutes a significant public-health burden worldwide, particularly among university students.
Objective: This study aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression among medical and pharmaceutical students in Vietnam and to identify associated factors through a literature review.
Methods: A total of 11 studies published up to July 2022 were retrieved from Google Scholar. The reviewed studies employed validated instruments, including the PHQ-9, DASS-21, and CES-D scales, to assess stress, anxiety, and depression either independently or in combination. The internal consistency and reliability of these instruments were evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients.
Results: The findings demonstrated wide variability in prevalence estimates, largely attributable to differences in measurement scales and study designs.
Conclusion: The use of at least two standardized measurement instruments is recommended to enhance diagnostic accuracy and facilitate comparison across studies.

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