PREVALENCE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AND ANXIETY AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS, KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH
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psychological stress, anxiety, mental health, prevalence, medical students
Abstract
Introduction: Stress and anxiety among medical students have become increasingly recognized as significant issues within the healthcare education system. The demanding nature of medical education, characterizedby rigorous coursework, intense clinical rotations, and high-stakes examinations,places immense pressure on students.This pressure can lead to chronic stress and anxiety,which not only affect theirmental health but also their academic performance and overall wellbeing.
Aim and Objectives: To find the prevalence of common psychological conditions in medical students of Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur.
Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional analytical study carried out in the Department of Community Medicine involving 164 medical students of Rama Medical College, Kanpur using convenient sampling. The study used a semi-structured online questionnaire, pretested for clarity and relevance, to collect data regarding psychological stress and anxiety among the participants.
Results: In the present study, it was observed that there were 60.2% females and 45.1% of males suffered from stress while 52.7% of females and 38% of males suffered from anxiety respectively. Thereis a significant association of stress with alcohol consumption,smoking,insomnia, and physical exercise.
Conclusion: Anxiety and stress are highly prevalent among medical students, and targeted interventions are necessary to overcome them. Lifestyle management can help reduce the prevalence.
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Dr. Lakshmi Singh
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr. (Prof) Anju Gahlot
Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr (Prof) Atul Kumar Singh
Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr. Saket Shekhar
Assistant professor, Department of Community Medicine, Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India