IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Shah Rachit Samir; Bhattacharya Srabani; Sundaram Kartikeyan

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Self–reported stress among students preparing for medical entrance examinations in a metropolitan city in Western India.

Shah Rachit Samir, Bhattacharya Srabani, Sundaram Kartikeyan

Abstract :

This cross–sectional, observational study was conducted by complete enumeration of 174 students (56.9% girls; 43.1% boys) attending a training centre for medical entrance examinations to determine their socio–demographic profile and various self–reported stressors so that interventions can be planned to reduce stress levels of students. The difference in their age distribution was not significant. The difference in level of education between mothers of girls and boys was statistically significant (Z=3.306; p=0.0009). The gender difference was significant in self–reported easy irritability (Z=2.422; p=0.015) and support from siblings (Z=2.996; p=0.002). There were no significant gender differences in the other responses. In addition to training in the course content, students who are prepå for competitive examinations also require career counseling, training to develop their inter–personal skills, time management, involvement in leisure–related activities and emotional support from peers and family members.