Self-Reported Depression and Its Relationship with Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Medical Students

Objective: In Pakistan, among various cities, the rate of depression is reported to be between 60–70% medical students. This study was performed estimate prevalence and its factors students at Muhammad Medical College, MirpurKhas, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional College Sindh. The tool a semitortured questionnaire comprising sociodemographic questions depression, anxiety, stress (DASS-42) self-reporting scale. Throughout study, undergraduate were hired using random sample technique. descriptive statistical analysis, i.e., mean, standard deviation, range, frequency, percentages calculated SPSS version 26. Results: frequency male female 49.5% 50.5%, respectively. Of all 34% who showed positive symptoms, 27% had mild, 7% moderate depression. Female higher frequency. Concerning rural residence demonstrated significantly negative association [0.24 (0.104-0.574)], but living in shared room non-significantly [OR 2.78 (0.501-15.46)] with monthly expense 20000 PKR revealed [1.078 (0.409-2.84)] addition, parental level education significant (P<0.005) Conclusion: has high than found financial, education, room. So, appropriate policies should implemented reduce burden disease. Keywords: Frequency DASS-42 scale, Factors Depression,