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Stress Dynamics in Future Dentists: Insights From a 5-Year Cohort Study
Abdullah Ghaleb Amran1, Esam Halboub2, Abeer A Al-Sosowa1
1Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen.
Summary
Dental student stress significantly increases throughout their education, peaking in later years. Effective stress management strategies are crucial for a supportive learning environment in dental schools.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Dental education is demanding, potentially leading to high stress levels.
- Understanding stress progression is vital for student well-being and academic success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the changes in perceived stress among dental students over their academic journey.
- To identify specific domains contributing to stress during different educational stages.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cohort study followed dental students annually for five years.
- The Dental Environmental Stress (DES) questionnaire assessed stress levels.
- Statistical analyses included ANOVA and t-tests to determine significance (p<0.05).
Main Results:
- Stress scores significantly increased over time, peaking in the fourth and fifth years.
- Clinical stages exhibited higher stress than preclinical stages.
- Gender differences in stress were observed across specific domains: females in workload/patient treatment, males in social stressors.
Conclusions:
- Perceived stress is high and escalates throughout dental school, particularly during clinical training.
- Implementing stress mitigation strategies and curriculum reviews is essential.
- Fostering a supportive educational environment is key to managing dental student stress.
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