INSIGHTS INTO PERCEIVED STRESS: PREVALENCE AND PREDICTORS AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS AT EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA

Аннотация

This study investigates the prevalence and predictors of perceived stress among medical students at Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria. Through a comprehensive survey, data on perceived stress levels and potential predictors such as academic workload, personal factors, and coping strategies were collected. Statistical analysis revealed the prevalence rates of perceived stress and identified significant predictors contributing to heightened stress levels among medical students. The findings offer valuable insights into the challenges faced by medical students and provide implications for interventions aimed at promoting mental health and well-being within the academic environment.