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Stress in medical students

F Gaughran1, S Dineen, M Dineen

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University College Cork.

Irish Medical Journal
|August 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Medical students in Ireland face significant stressors, including verbal mistreatment from staff, impacting their training attitudes. Many students are unaware of complaint procedures or fear seeking help due to career concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Student Well-being
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Student stress is a significant concern in medical training.
  • Understanding stressors is crucial for improving the educational environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify main stressors for Irish medical students.
  • To assess the impact of stressors on training attitudes.
  • To evaluate knowledge and attitudes towards seeking help.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous self-report questionnaire.
  • Survey administered to a fifth-year medical class (n=63).
  • Data collected during Hilary Term.

Main Results:

  • Vocational and academic factors motivated career choice for most students.
  • 54% experienced issues but did not complain; 41% reported attendance impact.
  • Consultant staff were the main source of mistreatment; racial/sexual discrimination rates were low.
  • Examinations, finances, and family issues were additional stressors.
  • 52% unaware of complaint process; 30% feared seeking help would harm careers.

Conclusions:

  • Medical student stress is influenced by interpersonal mistreatment and systemic issues.
  • Lack of awareness and fear hinder help-seeking behaviors.
  • Addressing these stressors is vital for student well-being and effective medical training.

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