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Stress management interventions for veterinary students.

Susan Gelberg1, Howard Gelberg

  • 1Corvallis, OR, USA.

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|August 4, 2005
PubMed
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Veterinary students report higher stress and depression than the general population, particularly female students and those caring for more pets. Faculty and staff perceive a supportive college environment.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • Veterinary education is demanding, impacting student well-being.
  • Understanding student stress is crucial for improving quality of life.
  • Previous studies assessed faculty/staff perceptions of the college climate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a baseline of perceived stress and quality of life among veterinary students.
  • To identify factors correlating with stress levels in veterinary students.
  • To compare student stress levels with the general population.

Main Methods:

  • Surveying 289 veterinary students using the Derogatis Stress Profile (DSP) and a Demographic Data Profile (DDP).
  • Assessing perceived stress, time pressure, depression, and coping mechanisms.
  • Collecting data on academic year, living/financial situations, and animal ownership.

Main Results:

  • Veterinary students reported higher subjective stress, time pressure, and depression than the general population.
  • Increased companion animal care correlated with higher perceived stress.
  • Female students reported significantly higher perceived stress than male students.

Conclusions:

  • Despite overall non-significant stress, UTCVM students experience elevated psychological distress.
  • Animal companionship and gender are significant factors influencing student stress.
  • Faculty and staff perceive a positive and excellence-driven college culture.