- CODEN : IAJPBB
- issn 2349-7750
TITLE:
FREQUENCY OF DEPRESSION AND STRESS AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS
AUTHORS:
Dr. Hira Saeed, Dr. Muhammad Zia Ur Rehman , Dr. Rida Abbas
ABSTRACT:
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity. It can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of wellbeing. It may feature sadness, difficulty in thinking and concentration and a significant increase or decrease in appetite and time spent sleeping. This survey study was conducted among MBBS and BDS of Nishtar Medical University. The relevant information about their personal life, presence of stress and depression and their causes were collected on a predefined proforma. A total of 125 medical and dental students participated in the study. Out of 125 students, 67 told that they have faced occasional stress. Five students responded that they always remain in stress. There were multiple reasons for this i.e. family issues, hostel life issues and educational problems. Keywords: Stress, Depression, Medical Students, Dental Students
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