Perceived stress among medical students in preclinical years: A Saudi Arabian perspective

Sunni, Ahmed Al; Latif, Rabia

doi:10.4103/2278-0521.142324

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“…Our findings were consistent with those of previous studies in Iran, 2 India 17 and Saudi Arabia, 11 which showed no differences in the mean stress scores between male and female preclinical medical students. Although a previous study reported a high level of stress (60%) among Iranian medical students, 2 our findings revealed that the rate of stress (mild to extremely severe) is approximately 35% in each gender group.…”

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“…According to literature reviews, 3 , 4 female medical students reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than their male peers 12 - 16 . In contrast, a number of other studies reported either no difference between the genders 2 , 11 , 17 or higher levels of distress in male students 18 , 19 . These discrepancies relating to gender in previous research may have other origins and should be interpreted with caution.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…Gender differences have been evaluated across medical students to explore how they experience and cope with distress as well as what they think about the role of gender in distress 2 , 11 - 20 . According to literature reviews, 3 , 4 female medical students reported higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than their male peers 12 - 16 .…”

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Measurement invariance of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 across medical student genders

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess whether male and female Iranian medical students perceived the meaning of the items in the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 consistently. MethodsA convenience sample of 783 preclinical medical students from the first to sixth semester was invited to this cross-sectional study. Of the 477 respondents, 238 were male and 239 were female. All participants completed the Persian version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. The graded response model was used to assess measurement invariance of the instrument across the gender groups. Categorical confirmatory factor analysis was used to evaluate the construct validity of the measure. Moreover, internal consistency was assessed via Cronbach's Alpha. ResultsStatistically significant differential item functioning was flagged for just item 6 in the depression subscales (c2=6.5, df=1, p=0.011). However, removing or retaining the item 6 in the stress subscale did not change our findings significantly, when we compared stress scores across two genders. The results of categorical confirmatory factor analysis supported the fit of the three-factor model of Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21. Moreover, Cronbach’s alpha was greater than 0.7 in depression, anxiety and stress subscales. ConclusionsThis study revealed that Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 is an invariant measure across male and female medical students. Hence, this reliable and valid instrument can be used for meaningful comparison of distress scores between medical student genders. Gender comparisons of medical students’ psychological profiles provide a better insight into gender influences on the outcome of medical education and medical practice.

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“…The results showed that 50.8% of the students were experiencing high stress levels, which is comparable to findings from other studies conducted in Saudi Arabia. 12,20,21 This may have been due to higher academic demands and the time constraints imposed on the students.…”

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<p>Investigating Stress and Sources of Stress Among Female Health Profession Students in a Saudi University</p>

Al-Qahtani¹,

Alsubaie²

2020

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Background: Health profession students experience tremendous levels of stress throughout their education. A high level of stress may have a negative effect on the cognitive functioning and learning of students. Objective: The study sought to determine the levels and main sources of stress and its possible correlation with academic performance in the preclinical female health profession. Methods: The cross-sectional design involved the use of self-administered questionnaires. Data were collected from 260 students in health profession programmes in Saudi Arabia. The Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) was used to collect the data from all second-, third-, and fourth-year undergraduate students. Results: A high level of stress was observed in 42.7% of the students, and a moderate stress level was observed in 41.5% of the students. The major source of stress experienced by students was related to the academic domain (mean= 2.7±0.73), followed by the group activity domain (mean= 2.1±0.91; p< 0.05). Second-year and third-year students were significantly less likely to show high stress levels compared with fourth-year students (AOR= 0.3; 95% CI: 0.1-0.8; p≤ 0.030 and AOR= 0.4; 95% CI: 0.1-0.5; p≤ 0.001, respectively). High stress levels were not found to be associated with students' age and academic performance. Conclusion: Half of the students experienced high and severe levels of stress. Academic and group activity domains were perceived as the major stressors. The year of study was the only significant factor associated with stress levels. Stress among female health profession students should be acknowledged, and efforts should be made to alleviate it. Students should be guided to reduce their stress levels, as this can enhance their quality of life and study experience.

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“…Results of two recent studies from Saudi Arabia have suggested high rates of stress (63 % and 71 %) among medical students. (14,15) The study of medicine is extensive, laborious and very stressful especially during preclinical study period. Students are subjected to endless working hours, and examinations.…”

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Effects of Chocolate Intake on Perceived Stress : A Controlled Clinical Study

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Perceived stress among medical students in preclinical years: A Saudi Arabian perspective

Cited by 19 publications

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Measurement invariance of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 across medical student genders

Measurement invariance of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 across medical student genders

<p>Investigating Stress and Sources of Stress Among Female Health Profession Students in a Saudi University</p>

Effects of Chocolate Intake on Perceived Stress : A Controlled Clinical Study

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