Babar T Shaikh, Arsalan Kahloon, Muhammad Kazmi, Hamza Khalid, Kiran Nawaz, Nadia A Khan, Saadiya Khan.
Stress management in medical students.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak Jan ;14(5):306.

A cross sectional study was conducted on 264 undergraduate medical students from all five years in a medical college in Karachi to see the perceptions, reasons, and coping methods of stress management. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection which took one week. More than 90% of the students admit to being stressed at one time or another, boys showing more tendency. Low moods, inability to concentrate, short temper, changed sleep patterns and loneliness were more frequently cited as compared to other signs such as fatigue, headaches and stomachaches. Difficulty in sleeping and decision making has also been associated with stress. For students of first and final year, these are the most stressful years. Exams and hectic academics have been quoted as the foremost reasons for stress besides relationship problems and home sickness. Girls report these reasons more than boys. Majority of the medical students were satisfied with their individual coping mechanisms. Most popular stress coping mechanisms stated were spending time with friends, sleeping and listening to music. Girls especially those living in hostels tend to isolate themselves more than boys and very few find time for sports.

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