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Depression and Perceived Social Support in Asian American Medical Students.
David Yang1, Evrim Oral2, Jasmine Kim3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
|April 20, 2021
Summary
South Asian American (SAA) and female medical students report higher depression rates. This study highlights the need for tailored wellness programs for diverse Asian American (AA) medical students in the USA.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Background:
- Asian Americans (AA) comprise 21.5% of US medical students.
- Growing emphasis on medical school wellness programs.
- Need to understand mental health disparities within the AA medical student population.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess depression prevalence among AA medical students.
- Disaggregate depression rates by specific ethnic groups within the AA population.
- Examine associations between depression and ethnicity, history, and social support.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide survey of AA medical students (2016-2017).
- Utilized PHQ-9, depression history, and social support questionnaires.
- Categorized participants into East Asian American (EAA), Southeast Asian American (SEAA), and South Asian American (SAA) groups.
Main Results:
- 457 AA medical students completed the survey.
- South Asian American (SAA) students showed higher depression symptom endorsement than East Asian American (EAA) students.
- Female students were more likely to report depressive symptoms than male students.
- No significant link found between perceived support and depression.
Conclusions:
- Medical schools must address the distinct needs of diverse AA student subgroups.
- SAA and female AA medical students face higher depression risks.
- Further research is crucial to identify factors influencing AA medical student mental health.
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