E-ISSN 1658-7820
 
2025, Vol: 9, Issue: 4
9 / 4Current Issue Online First Archive Aims and Scope Abstracting & Indexing Most Accessed Articles Most Downloaded Articles Most Cited Articles

Original Article
Online Published: 22 Apr 2025
 


Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari.


Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression and its associated factors among science and medical students at a university in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2022 and January 2023 at the College of Medicine and College of Science at a university in Saudi Arabia. A validated web-based multiple-choice questionnaire (the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9) was distributed to all undergraduate students of the two colleges.
Results: A high proportion of non-medical science students (43%) and medical students (44%) reported symptoms of depression. No significant association was found between gender and education level in terms of depression risk. Among medical students, younger individuals (aged 18–24 years) exhibited significantly higher rates of depression (46.2%, p-value = 0.045) compared to older students (aged 25–34 years, 25.9%). Science students experienced more severe (65.4% vs. 34.6%) difficulties with depressive symptoms compared to medical students.
Conclusion: Depression was highly prevalent among both medical and science students. Early detection and intervention strategies are recommended, with further research required to confirm the results of the present study.

Key words: Depression, medical students, science students, mental health, Saudi Arabia


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Abdullah Nasser Alqifari
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522

Web Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=249162 [Access: May 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522

AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. IJMDC. (2025), [cited May 14, 2025]; 9(4): 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


Harvard Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari (2025) Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. IJMDC, 9 (4), 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


Turabian Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. 2025. Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (4), 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


Chicago Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. "Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari. "Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.4 (2025), 929-935. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522


APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Abdullah Nasser Alqifari (2025) Depression among medical and non-medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (4), 929-935. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1742847522




Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Marginal adaptation of fixed prosthodontics
    Shahad Mohammed Halawani, Sahar Amer Al-Harbi
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(2): 78-84
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.2.7

  • Parasites in central nervous system
    Amal Ahmed Mohamed, Asmaa Mohamed Mansour
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(2): 72-77
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.2.6

  • Non-diabetic retinopathy: a case report
    Hassan F. Alkwikbi, Nabil Mamon Abdelfattah, Haithem Mamon Abdelfattah
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 33-37
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.6

  • Vitamin D deficiency among high school female students in Riyadh
    Sahar Mohsen Aldhafeeri, Fatemah Ibraheem Alrawaji, Abrar Mubarak Algharbi, Alanoud Abdullah Alhessan, Ayat Sami Qabaja, Ghaleah Abdulaziz Alnassar, Ghaliah Ofayn Alsulami, Mashael Belal Alrubaian, Norah Abdulaziz Alhatim, Salehah Salih Alotaibi, Zahra Ali Alkhamees
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 18-23
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.4

  • Prognosis of chronic complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) after multiple events of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
    Baraa Faiez Rajab, Anwar Essa Alamrim, Ali Essa Alamri
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(5): 474-479
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1546551993

    •
    Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Anti-IL-17 markedly inhibited the in vitro granuloma induced by Schistosoma mansoni soluble egg antigen.
    Asmaa Ezz, Irene S. Gmail, Fatma Elzahraa H. Salem, Rabab Salama, Soad Nady
    IJMDC. 2018; 2(January 2018): 38-46
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.2.1.7

  • Vitamin D deficiency among high school female students in Riyadh
    Sahar Mohsen Aldhafeeri, Fatemah Ibraheem Alrawaji, Abrar Mubarak Algharbi, Alanoud Abdullah Alhessan, Ayat Sami Qabaja, Ghaleah Abdulaziz Alnassar, Ghaliah Ofayn Alsulami, Mashael Belal Alrubaian, Norah Abdulaziz Alhatim, Salehah Salih Alotaibi, Zahra Ali Alkhamees
    IJMDC. 2017; 1(1): 18-23
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.1.1.4

  • Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
    Nuha Saad Mobarki, Buthaina Abdullah Almerabi, Ahmad Hattan Hattan
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(6): 561-564
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549060699

  • The knowledge of mothers about children malnutrition and associated factors
    Anas Abdulrahman Aljohani, Mujahid Abdulrahman Aljohani
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(1): 7-11
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1541620358

  • Knowledge and attitude of caregivers of cerebral palsy children in Riyadh city
    Abdulaziz Alruwaished, Baleegh Ali, Lubna Abdullah Alhowaimil , Abaraa adullah Alhowaimil, Najd Abdullah Alhowaimil, Aminah Alessa
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(1): 12-17
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1547833051

    •
    Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles

  • Antibiotic Resistance Crisis
    Nuha Saad Mobarki, Buthaina Abdullah Almerabi, Ahmad Hattan Hattan
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(6): 561-564
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549060699
    Cited : 34 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among diabetes mellitus patients in Arar, Northern Saudi Arabia
    AMohammed Elamin Mukrim, Nujud Muteb D. Alshammari, Wurud Muteb D. Alshammari, Maali Subhi T. Alshammari, Yousef Nasif R. Alshammari, Abdulaziz Sael M. Alshammari, Maisa Hamad F. Alanazi, Abdulelah Abdulrhman F. Alzammam, Muharib Mana M. Alshammari, Slwa Khaled Abu Asyah, Aseel Jamal Alzuhayri, Mushref Saeid Alshammari
    IJMDC. 2019; 3(3): 229-233
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1542576396
    Cited : 8 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self-examination toward breast cancer among female students at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Abdullah Nasser Alomair, Dania Ghazi Felemban, Mohannad Sami Felemban, Jameel Abdullah Awadain, Ammar Saud Altowairqi, Nawaf Fawzan Alfawzan, Fatimah Mohammed Almazayen, Abdulrahman Jalwi Korkoman, Nawaf Saad Alrusayyis
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(2): 429-434
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576668182
    Cited : 8 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Population awareness about rheumatoid arthritis in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia
    Ahmad Ali Hazzazi, Mohssen Hassen Ageeli, Ahmed Ali Muyidi, Abdulaziz Mohammad Abulgasim, Abdullah Ahmad Yateemi, Nabil Alhakami
    IJMDC. 2020; 4(3): 668-675
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576010943
    Cited : 4 times [Click to see citing articles]

  • Prevalence and factors associated with depression among health care workers in National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, KSA
    Noor Mohammad AlFahhad
    IJMDC. 2018; 2(September 2018): 92-96
    » Abstract » doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1526306040
    Cited : 4 times [Click to see citing articles]

    •

    About International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries

    International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries is a peer-reviewed, open access international medical journal. Journal Title Internat ... Read more.



    For best results, please use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome.

    Contact Information

    Publisher: Discover STM Publishing Ltd. 164 Moyville. Rathfarnham, Dublin, D16Y4E, Ireland

    Hours:  M-F: 7:30am - 4:30pm 

    Fax: +353 (0)1 633 5037 

    Emails:

    Journal Editorial Office:  contact@ijmdc.com

    All queries regarding the publishing or accepting of the manuscript should be directed to the Journal Editorial Office at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

    Publishing and Hosting service is provided by Discover STM (Ireland):  contact@discoverpublish.com
    POLICIES & JOURNAL LINKS
    Author Login
    Reviewer Login
    Author LoginReviewer LoginAbout PublisherEditorial PoliciesEditorial Review PolicyPeer Review PolicyEditorial & Peer Review ProcessAuthor's Rights and ObligationsPublication Ethics and Publication Malpractice StatementConflict of Interest PolicyPlagiarism PolicyProtection of Research Participants (Statement On Human And Animal Rights)Corrections, Retractions & Expressions of ConcernSelf-Archiving PoliciesAdvertising PolicyLicense InformationCopyright Information