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Prevalence of Psychiatric Drug Use and Associated Factors Among Medical Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Mohammad Mahdi Molaei    1, Farahnaz Khajehnasiri2 , Ali-Akbar Nejatisafa3 |
1- Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , molaei.mahdi78@gmail.com
2- Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (329 Views) |
Introduction: The use of psychiatric medications is on the rise. Medical students, due to academic pressures and unique life circumstances, especially during clinical training, are more prone to taking these medications. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of psychiatric medication use among medical students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and to identify the factors associated with it.
Methods: This cross-sectional study used an online survey that gathered demographic details along with data regarding the consumption of psychiatric drugs. Information such as the types and amounts of medications taken, reasons for usage and prescription methods was gathered. Subsequently, the data was analyzed using SPSS software.
Results: The results indicated that 39.16% of the students had used psychiatric drugs in their lifetime, with 22.73% currently using them. Anxiety (26.57%) and depression (23.43%) were the most commonly reported reasons for use.Students in clinical stages were more likely to use psychiatric medications.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates an ongoing increase in psychiatric drug use as students’ progress in their medical education. The findings also highlight the need for preventive and supportive interventions to enhance the mental health of medical students |
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| Keywords: Medical students, Psychotropic drugs, Mental health, Substance-related disorders, Anxiety disorders, Depression |
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Type of Article: Research Article |
Subject:
Forensic Psychiatry
Received: 2024/08/8 | Revised: 2024/12/8 | Accepted: 2024/11/10 | ePublished: 2024/12/7
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