Prevalence of anxiety and depression among Chinese medical students over the past decade: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Psychiatry ResMay 14, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchPsychiatry

Jinping Wang, Hui Shu, Ziqi Zhou et al.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the prevalence of anxiety and depression among Chinese medical students over the past decade. The study found a pooled prevalence of 25.36% for anxiety and 31.75% for depression. Various factors, including gender and academic performance, were associated with these mental health conditions.

Key findings

  • The pooled prevalence of anxiety among Chinese medical students was 25.36%.
  • The pooled prevalence of depression among Chinese medical students was 31.75%.
  • Depression prevalence correlated with gender, race, residence, grades, exercise frequency, and family relationships.
  • Anxiety prevalence was related to gender and academic grades.

Why it matters

Understanding the prevalence of anxiety and depression in medical students is crucial for developing targeted mental health interventions, which can enhance student well-being and academic performance.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42142498

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