Affiliations 

  • 1 International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM Kuantan Campus), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang
  • 2 Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh
  • 3 Klinik Pergigian
IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 2018;17(102):123-130.
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Abstract

To investigate the depression, anxiety and stress, stressors and relieving factors among dental students at Kulliyyah of Dentistry (KOD). Materials and methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 222 dental students. Their socio-demographic data, self-reported depression, anxiety and stress (DASS-21) scores, causes and relieving factors were collected using validated semi-structured pre-tested questionnaires. The data was analysed using percentages, chi-square test and Binary logistic regression tests with SPSS version 24. Results:The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress was 41%, 68.9% and 34.2% respectively.Cross analysis showed that academic-related and laboratory or clinical related reasons were significantly associated with the depressive symptoms [(X2= 15.86, p