Depression in Final-Year Medical Students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: The Role of Career-Choice Motivation.
Binh Duong Uyen PhamMinh Tam Vo ThiThuong Thi Hoai DoGiao HuynhMai Hoang TranHai Ngoc PhungPham Le AnPublished in: Journal of medical education and curricular development (2024)
Roughly a quarter of final-year medical students encountered depression. Occupational security ranked as the primary motivator, with parental wish being the least. Familial influence heightened depression risk, while career prospects, satisfaction and self-efficacy acted as protective factors. Medical career paths should align with intrinsic motivations and personal interests for better mental health outcomes.