Higher stress scores for female medical students measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) in Pakistan / 보건의료교육평가
Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
;
: 27-2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-117839
ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to determine the stress level of medical students and the relationship between stress and academic year. A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted at an undergraduate medical school with a five-year curriculum, in Pakistan, from January 2014 to April 2014. Medical students in the first four years were included in the study. The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), a self-administered questionnaire, was distributed to the students. A total of 445 medical students completed the questionnaire. The average stress score was 19.61 (SD=6.76) with a range from 10 to 43. Stress was experienced by 169 students (41.7%). The scores of female students were higher than scores of males, indicating a higher stress level (P=0.011). The relationship between stress and academic year was insignificant (P=0.392).
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pakistan
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Schools, Medical
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Stress, Psychological
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Students, Medical
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Curriculum
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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