Stress among Medical Students in the Gaza Strip

Background: Stress is recognized as a worldwide phenomenon. Medical students around the world suffering from psychological stress and decrease life satisfaction academic performance. Aim: The study aims to identify prevalence of among medical student in Gaza Strip. Study design: Across- sectional- descriptive analytical design was used conduct study. Sample sampling: stratified random sampling. target participants were AL-Azhar & Islamic university Strip, sample 250 students. 138 University 112 both sexes. Methods: A self-administered online questionnaire collect data. included two parts. First, personal characteristics, Second, modified Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ-40). Results: Revealed that found be 48.25%:, classified moderate stress. Academic with an average (63%), first students, rated high stress, followed by teaching learning (55.75%) which considered high. While, social pressure (49.75%), group activity (44.25%), drive desire (39%), intrapersonal interpersonal (37.5%) are - due heavy curriculum domain highest one score 78% severe during clinical training (65.75%) higher than pre-clinical years (61%). No statistical differences detected term gender regarding Conclusion: There several sources affecting Academic-related major stressor Recommendations: faculties should care about This possible providing effective reduction strategies, counseling and- balanced curriculum.