A study of stress, anxiety, and depression among undergraduate and postgraduate degree students

Manisha Parial; Samir Kumar Saha

Volume : VIII, Issue : I, January - 2019

A study of stress, anxiety, and depression among undergraduate and postgraduate degree students

Manisha Parial, Samir Kumar Saha

Abstract :

Introduction: Academic stress, anxiety and depression among graduate students are a cause of concern. Stress is an external constraint which upsets an individual both mentally and physically. Research survey on college students’ reports at any given time there will be 10 to 20% of student population suffering from psychological problems (Stress, Anxiety & Depression). The postgraduate students suffer from higher stress that definitely affects the mental wellbeing of these students. Study Design: It is a cross–sectional, observational study. Objectives: The objective of the present study was to explore the level of stress, anxiety and depression among the postgraduate medical students. The secondary objective was to find out the factors affecting the stress, anxiety and depression level in these students. Materials and Methods: 200 under graduate and post graduate students from College and University were selected. Depression, anxiety and stress scale 21 questionnaires were given for assessment of stress level. A completed scale was taken for assessment from the students. Result: The mean depression score was 40 ± 28.88, the anxiety score was 40 ± 14.14 and the mean stress score was 40 ± 26.07. The present study showed 35% students are in mild stress level and 28% students were in moderate anxiety level and 24% were in extreme severe anxiety level, whereas 24% students were in moderate stress level. Conclusion: The present study concluded that a high level of anxiety and depression was seen in undergraduate and post graduate students. The study further concluded that there are various factors which can affect the level of stress. These factors should be assessed separately for the further study.