Perceived stress in the context of social distancing against COVID-19 in medical students of Espírito Santo
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1679-9836.v100i6p536-543Keywords:
Quality of life, COVID-19, Stress, Students, medical, Mental healthAbstract
Introduction: Medical students usually live with the exhausting curriculum load and mental overload, as they are considered a risk group for stress-related diseases such as depression, insomnia, and anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 demanded the imposition of new social and educational adaptations, implying a scenario of stressful situations. Thus, perceived stress can be observed in how these students reacted to demands and distractions outside the student environment. Objective: Evaluate the prevalence of perceived stress in medical students in the state of Espírito Santo and the impact of social distancing due to COVID-19, and disclose data for promoting intervention measures. Methods: Descriptive and quantitative cross-sectional study composed of an online self-assessment questionnaire based on sociodemographic characteristics, student conditions during the social distancing period, and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Results: The sample of this study consisted of 137 students, and the stress prevalence was equal to 21.2% (N=29), and of the total sample, 68.6% (N=94) is female. Regarding the stress correlated variables, more female students were observed to suffer from stress and those who do not practice physical activity regularly. Concern for the post-pandemic academic scenario and the onset of stress are also statistically related. Conclusion: A higher prevalence of stress was observed among women. Additionally, habits such as physical activity, religiosity, and living in family residence were considered protective factors for coping with stress.
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