Factors associated with psychological stress among medical students in Universiti Putra Malaysia

Chai, Gin Wei and Rosnawi, Muhammad Asyraf (2013) Factors associated with psychological stress among medical students in Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Psychological stress among medical students is considerably high and has a great impact on their academic performance. It has been found to be associated with their coping styles and personality traits. Objectives: To determine the factors associated with psychological stress among medical students at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on all UPM medical students from Year 1 until 4. The data were collected using validated, pre-tested and standardized questionnaires which included Medical Students Stress Questionnaire (MSSQ), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS 21), Brief COPE scale and Temperament and Personality Test. Data were analysed using SPSS version 21. Chisquare was used and all significant levels were set at a standard p-value of<0.05. Results: The response rate of the study was 96% and the prevalence of psychological stress among medical students was 15.6%. The main source of stress was related to academic (50%). All socio-demographic factors have no significant association with the psychological stress among medical students. There was a significant association between venting (p=O.OOI) and self blame (p=O.OOI) coping styles with psychological stress. In relation to personality trait, anxious worrying (p=O.OO1), personal reserve (p=O.OOI), perfectionism (p=0.014) and effectiveness (p=0.002) were significantly associated with psychological stress among medical students. All of the sources of stress were also significantly associated with psychological stress among medical students (p=O.OOI). Conclusion: The prevalence of psychological stress among medical students was considerably high. The main source of stress was related to the academic and coping style and personality trait have shown significant relationship and contributed to the development of psychological stress among UPM medical students. Early detection of the personality trait that associated with psychological stress and helping students to improve their coping styles is important to reduce the prevalence. (Keywords: Psychological stress, Medical students, Coping style, Personality)

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms. Adni Syuhaida Zon
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 00:39
Last Modified:	21 Mar 2023 03:07
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/302

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