Stress among medical students of Gorgan (South East of Caspian Sea), Iran.
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to estimate the prevalence of psychological stress and association between the levels of stress and study variables among Gorgan medical students. MATERIALS AND METHODS All three year medical students (129 basic sciences students) in Gorgan Faculty of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, were asked to complete the Kessler 10 questionnaire. RESULTS The findings showed mild, moderate and severe stress among 26.22%, 20.50% and 14.75% study subjects. 39.35% of medical students had no stress. There was statistically significant association between year of study and stress levels (p= 0.040). CONCLUSION The results indicate that there is a decrease in the psychological health of first year medical students. Provided that stress management courses are organised by medical schools, when the students arrive, they will cope up with the stress in coming years. These courses may reduce the negative effects of stress on medical students. By providing such courses and reducing stress level, medical students may improve their medical education.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Kathmandu University medical journal
دوره 6 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008