Difference of Psychological Distress among First- and Third-year Indonesian Medical Students

BACKGROUND: Psychological distress is an emotional response characterized by various psychological symptoms, including depression and anxiety. Among medical students, may derive from surrounding environment. Adaptability in learning new things, competitive situation, social issues, educational demands, fatigue, lack of support, as well insufficient resting time are known contributing factors to the occurrence distress. It has been that common among students. AIM: The aim study was investigate difference symptoms score students 1st- 3rd-year groups. METHODS: This cross-sectional analytical a numerical comparative analysis involving Universitas Sumatera Utara. 10 item Kessler Distress (K-10) questionnaire used assess score. Comparison scores between first third year carried out using independent t-test or Mann–Whitney. RESULTS: Significant found groups (p < 0.0010). CONCLUSION: We 1st-year exhibited more profound compared those year.