Adult ADHD Symptoms, Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance in Medical Students
Prevalence of Adult ADHD Symptoms and Their Association With Depression, Anxiety, and Academic Performance Among Medical Students at Assiut University
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasingly recognized to persist into adulthood, often impacting academic performance in university and professional education. This relationship may be further complicated by co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety.
The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of adult ADHD symptoms, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms among undergraduate medical students at Assiut University. The study also aims to evaluate how these psychiatric symptoms are associated with academic performance.
Participants will complete a series of self-administered questionnaires, including the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for depression, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scale for anxiety, a socioeconomic status scale, and demographic/academic information including cumulative grade point average (GPA).
Study Overview
Status
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Undergraduate students enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University
- Aged 18 years or older
- Willing to participate and provide electronic informed consent
- Able to complete the study questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
- Postgraduate students or students enrolled in other faculties
- Substantially incomplete questionnaires (missing essential demographic data, academic indicators, or screening scale items)
- Refusal to participate
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Cohorts and Interventions
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Undergraduate Medical Students
Undergraduate medical students aged 18 years or older enrolled at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, who complete self-administered questionnaires assessing adult ADHD symptoms (ASRS v1.1), depressive symptoms (PHQ-9), anxiety symptoms (GAD-7), socioeconomic status, and academic performance (cumulative GPA).
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
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Percentage of Participants Screening Positive for Adult ADHD Symptoms
Time Frame: Baseline
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Assessed using the 6-item Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1) Arabic version.
The scale evaluates the frequency of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms over the preceding 6 months.
Each item is rated on a 5-point scale (never, rarely, sometimes, often, very often).
A positive screen is defined by meeting the established clinical cutoff threshold (responses falling within shaded/clinically significant boxes), indicating a high likelihood of adult ADHD symptoms.
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Baseline
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- Adult ADHD in Medical Students
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