Self-esteem and assertiveness in medical students in Casablanca, Morocco

Abstract Background Self-esteem is a determining factor of good mental health. Medical students need assertiveness in interpersonal interactions with colleagues, patients, and families. This study aims to assess self-esteem medical Casablanca, Morocco; the relationship between these two concepts, on one hand, anxiety depression other hand. Materials methodology A cross-sectional was conducted at Faculty Medicine Morocco. The used an anonymous self-questionnaire that included Rosenberg Scale Rathus order assertiveness, respectively, HADS anxiety. Results percentage 54% our showed low-to-very low-self-esteem 70% were not assertive. We found strong ( p <0.001), <0.001). Conclusions Globally, Moroccan low more than half students. Moreover, there significant relation them Students be valued their efforts recognized during studies. Therapeutic strategies should when necessary.