COMPARATIVE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AMONG SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT ACADEMIC YEARS

Dr.  A.G.Dhavalshankh; Dr. G.P.Dhavalshankh; Dr. Sandesh Nair

Volume : VI, Issue : IV, April - 2017

COMPARATIVE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESS AMONG SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT ACADEMIC YEARS

Dr. A. G. Dhavalshankh, Dr. G. P. Dhavalshankh, Dr. Sandesh Nair

Abstract :

Medical students are under academic stress. In this study we tried to identify and assess the prevalence, sources and severity of stress among undergraduate medical students during medical curriculum. We also studied the variation of stress level among medical students of different academic years by MSSQ scale. We found the various degrees of stress and its effects on their academics, psychology, behaviour and lifestyle. We conclude that efforts of teachers, parents and even students themselves can do to minimize stress and enhance potential in academic, behavioral and social well–being.