Objective: To investigate the relationship between psychosocial factors (depression, anxiety, stress and social support) and suicidal ideation in medical students.
Methodology: This correlational study included 100 medical students with age range between 18-25 years. Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) and Interpersonal Support Evaluation List were used to collect data. Descriptive analysis as well as hierarchal multiple regression analysis and inter-correlation were conducted to analyze results.
Results: Pearson product-moment correlation revealed significant positive relationship between depression and suicidal ideation (r=0.35, p
Key words: Depression, anxiety, stress, suicidal ideation, social support, medical students.
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