Psychological Distress in Early Medical Training: A Study of Anxiety and Its Correlates with BMI
Keywords:
Anxiety, Hamilton Anxiety Score, Medical students, QuestionnaireAbstract
Background: Mental health disorders among university students have emerged as a growing global concern, particularly among medical students who are exposed to intense academic and emotional stressors in medical field. Therefore, we are conducting this study amongst first year MBBS students.
Methods: 125 MBBS students giving consent were selected and questionnaire was given to assess the anxiety according to Hamilton Anxiety Scale.
Results: We found that anxiety is significant in First MBBS students; females are more affected than males with anxiety score being 16.36± 7.02 and 11.12± 6.41 respectively. The BMI was positively correlated with anxiety levels.
Conclusion: Anxiety is common among newly admitted medical students, with higher levels observed in females. Early identification and intervention strategies are essential to improve mental wellbeing.
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