Stress, Burnout, and Coping among First-Year Medical Undergraduates
Naresh Nebhinani1, Pooja Patnaik Kuppili2,
1Department of Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
|July 23, 2021
Summary
First-year Indian medical students experience moderate academic stress and burnout, but predominantly use active coping strategies. Female students report higher stress and utilize active coping more effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Stress, burnout, and coping mechanisms are interconnected, impacting psychological well-being.
- Limited research exists on these factors among first-year medical undergraduates in India.
- Understanding these elements is crucial for developing targeted support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess perceived stress, coping strategies, and burnout levels in first-year Indian medical undergraduates.
- To identify specific stressors and prevalent coping mechanisms within this demographic.
- To examine gender-based differences in stress, burnout, and coping.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 100 first-year medical students.
- Utilized the Medical Students Stressor Questionnaire, Brief COPE, and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey.
- Collected socio-demographic data via a semi-structured proforma.
Main Results:
- Most students reported moderate stress, with academic aspects being the primary source.
- Female students experienced significantly higher stress levels.
- Burnout was prevalent, affecting 62% by two-dimensional and 30% by three-dimensional criteria.
- Active coping was the most common strategy, particularly among female students.
Conclusions:
- First-year medical students face significant academic stress and a considerable prevalence of burnout.
- Active coping is the predominant strategy employed by the majority of students.
- Interventions should focus on mitigating academic stress and promoting effective coping mechanisms.
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