Social Anxiety Disorder in medical students in Sohag University

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1 Department of Neuropsychiatry, faculty of medicine, Sohag university, Sohag, Egypt

2 neuropsychiatry, faculty of medicine, sohag university

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Abstract

Background

Social anxiety disorder is a common psychiatric disorder that affects the social, occupational functioning and quality of life of affected patients.We aim in this study to determine the prevalence of social anxiety disorder in medical students in faculty of medicine, Sohag University and its associated factors. Data was collected through Self-Administered questionnaire that was distributed to the medical students after informed consent from participants. The questionnaire was divided into two sections; the first section included socio-demographic factors (age, sex, residence, marital status, residence, academic year, etc) and the second section included the Social Phobia Inventory (SPIN) questionnaire. Prevalence of social anxiety disorder was calculated and its associated factors were assessed.

Results

The prevalence of social anxiety disorder among medical students in Sohag University is more than half of the students (56.7%). Statistically significant correlation was found between social anxiety and female gender (P value=0.04), rural residence (P=0.001), staying with family (P=0.002). Family conflict and low family income were associated with higher prevalence of social anxiety (P value was 0.029, 0.01 respectively). Past psychiatric history and face and body dissatisfaction were also associated with social anxiety (P value 0.003, 0.002 respectively).

Conclusion

Social anxiety disorder is prevalent in medical students. Identification and management of high risk students can be an important measure to help them relieving their suffering and improving their quality of life.

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Sohag Medical Journal
Volume 29, Issue 3
Clinical Science Volume
2025
Pages 122-131

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