Evaluation of the Cardiovascular Status of Medical Students During and After the Examination
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Stress is an extremely adaptive phenomenon in human beings. The current study was conducted to evaluate the cardiovascular status of medical students by measuring their heart rate and blood pressure before, during and after the examination. Methods: A total of 124 first year MBBS students were selected comprising of 62 males and 62 females. Student’s height, weight, pulse rate, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were recorded. All the subjects were examined two months prior to the internal assessment examination and again 2 days prior to and one month after the internal assessment examination. Mean and standard deviation (SD) was calculated and reported for quantitative variables. A p-value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significance. Results: Mean pulse rate (beats/minute) was high in students during examination as compared to before and after examination. More students had SBP in the range of 120-129 mmHg during examination as compared to 100-109 mmHg before examination. There was not much change in DBP among students before, during or after examination. Conclusions: The conclusion showed that mean pulse rate and systolic blood pressure statistically significant increase during examination as compared to before and after examination.
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Kaniz Fatima, Vanita Sharma
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