Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study

Naseem Ahmed; Taha Muhammad; Syeda Hina Abbas; Zehrah Hameed; Zaigham Ali; Hur Abbas

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RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 607-610

Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study

Naseem Ahmed, Taha Muhammad, Syeda Hina Abbas, Zehrah Hameed, Zaigham Ali, Hur Abbas.

Abstract
Objective: To investigate the prevalence of panic disorders and their correlation with academic stressors among Karachi's undergraduate medical students.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 296 undergraduate medical students from Karachi. The study took place within Dow University of Health Sciences. A total of 148 male and 148 female students participated, with a mean age of 21.6±1.5 years. Participants completed a Google Form survey including demographic data, anxiety-related questions, DSM-5 panic disorder criteria, and experiences of academic stressors.
Results: Among participants, 35.8% experienced panic disorder episodes, and 32.4% reported anxiety attacks. Panic disorders were notably more prevalent among females (p=0.005). However, no significant link between academic stressors and panic disorders was established (p=0.083).
Conclusion: The research highlights panic disorder symptoms and anxiety prevalence among medical students, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive mental health interventions and greater awareness.

Key words: Panic disorders, medical students, medical stressors, panic disorder attacks.

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Ahmed N, Muhammad T, Abbas SH, Hameed Z, Ali Z, Abbas H. Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 607-610.

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Ahmed N, Muhammad T, Abbas SH, Hameed Z, Ali Z, Abbas H. Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. https://www.rmj.org.pk/?mno=242148 [Access: August 19, 2026].

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Ahmed N, Muhammad T, Abbas SH, Hameed Z, Ali Z, Abbas H. Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. 2026; 51(3): 607-610.

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Ahmed N, Muhammad T, Abbas SH, Hameed Z, Ali Z, Abbas H. Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ. (2026), [cited August 19, 2026]; 51(3): 607-610.

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Ahmed, N., Muhammad, . T., Abbas, . S. H., Hameed, . Z., Ali, . Z. & Abbas, . H. (2026) Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. RMJ, 51 (3), 607-610.

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Ahmed, Naseem, Taha Muhammad, Syeda Hina Abbas, Zehrah Hameed, Zaigham Ali, and Hur Abbas. 2026. Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study. Rawal Medical Journal, 51 (3), 607-610.

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Ahmed, Naseem, Taha Muhammad, Syeda Hina Abbas, Zehrah Hameed, Zaigham Ali, and Hur Abbas. "Frequency of symptoms of panic disorders in undergraduate medical students in Karachi: A cross-sectional study." Rawal Medical Journal 51 (2026), 607-610.

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