Coping styles to vitiate the risk of psychological morbidities among pre/para-clinical and clinical undergraduate medical students: a comparative cross-sectional study in India

Abstract Background Psychological morbidities are high among undergraduate medical students. They experience the transition between pre/para-clinical and clinical training as a stressful period cope differently. Research from India in this regard lacking. The aim of study is to assess compare prevalence psychological morbidities, associated factors coping styles This institution-based cross-sectional observational design was conducted group students (a total 382) by using questionnaire April June 2021. Stratified random sampling technique used select participants. survey included standard self-administered questionnaires like GHQ-28 Lin-Chen’s inventory styles, respectively. Associated for two groups, were compared chi-square test, independent t -test binary logistic regression analysis. Results Out 382 responders, (GHQ-28 score > 23) found 61% Both groups reported level, slightly higher preponderance (61.5%) than (60.6%) with nonsignificant difference morbidities. Compared group, have more substance consumption behavior ( p < 0.001), dissatisfaction academic performance sought psychiatric consultation 0.004) currently on treatment 0.04). Overall, be average good Active problem significantly while passive emotional behaviors positively correlated group. Conclusions established significant correlation These need interventions encourage use active during provide advances future career. A strong dissatisfied may call an efficient student-friendly curriculum.