STRESS INDEX AND SATISFACTION LEVEL RELATED TO RESIDENCY PRESENT AMONG YEAR THREE AND YEAR FOUR RESIDENTS OF ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY IN KARACHI
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stress level, satisfaction level, residents, oral maxillofacial surgery
Abstract
Objective: To determine the stress and satisfaction level related to residency present among third and fourth year residents of oral maxillofacial surgery in Karachi.
Methodology: The study was cross-sectional, conducted at all the institutes offering FCPS residency in oral maxillofacial surgery department. In total 48 residents participated in this study. After taking the consent, online google form questionnaire was shared to all the participants. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 23.
Results: Among 48 participants, 62.5% were female and 54.2% were married. Most were from urban areas and government institutions, with Abbasi Shaheed Hospital most represented. While 85.4% received stipends, only 35.4% received them on time. Third-year residents showed higher stress levels than fourth-years, though both reported overall satisfaction. Stress was significantly associated with gender. Residency year negatively correlated with both stress and satisfaction; institutional affiliation correlated positively with stress and negatively with satisfaction, though not significantly.
Conclusion: In conclusion, this study provides valuable initial evidence on the psychological well-being of OMFS residents in Karachi. While it identifies key areas of concern, especially for R3 residents and female trainees, it also shows encouraging levels of satisfaction among residents. With further research and systemic reforms, residency programs can become more supportive, sustainable, and conducive to both professional growth and personal well-being.
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Asna Khalid
FCPS 2, Resident Post Graduate Trainee, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital/ KMU, Karachi Pakistan.
Sufyan Ahmed
Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital/ KMU, Karachi Pakistan.
Madiha Khan
BDS, MS scholar, Karachi Metropolitan University/ Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Aisha Faraz
BDS, MS scholar, Karachi Metropolitan University/ Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
Amna Zubair Ghazi
Resident, OMFS Department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Asar Fatima
Postgraduate Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Syed Shah Faisal
Professor of Orthodontics Dentistry, FCPS KMDC, Karachi Metropolitan University, Karachi, Pakistan