Prevalence of Stress and its factors among the medical interns of Central Kerala
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 0
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) is a period of transition from a medical student to an equipped physician to care for the nation’s sick community. Internship period was perceived to be the most stressful period in the life of a medical student. Aim of the study was to find the prevalence of stress among the medical interns and to assess the association between selected factors and stress. MATERIALS & METHODOLOGY :A cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 medical interns of Govt. Medical College Kottayam, from 27/10/15 to 26/11/15. Interns who had chronic disease or known psychiatric disease were excluded. Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaire and perceived stress scale (PSS-10) . RESULT :It was found that 85% of the interns were found to be stressed (34% mild stress, 29% moderate stress and 22% severe stress). Single interns had more stress when compared to married interns (X2= 10.485, p= 0.001). Interns who slept <6 hours had stress (96.7%) and found to be statistically significant (X2=6.745, p=0.034). Among the interns who could not take food on time 96.6% were found to be stressed and was significant (X2= 19.662, p<0.001). Hostel in –mates had more stress when compared to day scholars (92.1% vs 73%, X2= 6.663, p= 0.01). Stress was found to be more among those who missed the social/family events (91.5% vs 69%, X2= 8.236, p= 0.004). Conflicts with the post graduates in the department (X2= 5.205, p= 0.023), nursing staffs (X2= 4.713, p= 0.027) and patients (X2= 4.885, p= 0.027). CONCLUSION: Prevalence of stress among interns was found to be 85%. Marital status, duration of sleep, irregular timing of food, place of residence, missing social events and conflicts with Post graduates/nursing staffs/patients were found to be associated with stress.
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Austoria A J, Sobha A, Aravind K R, Jibi Stephan Louis
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