Evaluation of Causes, Effects and Methods to cope with Stress in Dental students
Document Type : Original Articles
Authors
1 Department of Periodontics, Dental Implant Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,
2 Department of Periodontics, Dental , School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,
3 Department of Periodontics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran,
Abstract
Method and Material: The present research was a practical and descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study and performed on 260 third- to sixth-year students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences . The data collection method was questionnaires include: demographic, dental environment stress, and effective factors and strategies used by students to deal with stress. To determine the reliability of the questions, a t-test was used, and Cronbach's alpha coefficient was calculated to be 0.91. The significance level in all tests was considered to be P=0.05
Result: The average age of the students was 23.65 ± 0.77. Of the 240 participating students, 55.8% were single and 44.2% were married. Data show that 80% of students are stressed due to speaking at a scientific conference, after that family problems, Strictness of the teachers, Probability of infection and Course exams are among the important factors of inducing stress in dental students(p≤0.05). 45% of students feel bored due to stress. 73% of students listen to music when stressed.
Conclusion. Various factors, especially university factors such as concerns about contracting infectious diseases and some of the educational rules, are more stressful for students. Appropriate interventions can reduce impact of these stressors and provide a suitable environment for learning and acquiring knowledge in dental schools.
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