ABSTRACT

Background: Stress is a most common problem faced by all the students. Most of the medical students are experiencing major stress during first year university practical exams. Aim: This study was carryout to evaluate the effect of examination stress on vital parameters among first year medical students. Materials & methods: 124 first year medical students, which include 58 female and 66 male students, were participated. The university examination stress on the vital parameters such as blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, temperature and blood glucose level were assessed three months before and immediately at the end of practical examination. The level of stress was also assessed by using SAS (stress anxiety scale) survey in both genders. Results & Conclusion: The result showed that there was a significant rise in systolic blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate and temperature (p<001) in both male and female students, the diastolic blood pressure was raised significantly only in female students and no significant difference were observed in male students. The blood glucose level was significantly increased in both genders at the time of practical exam. The result of the SAS survey showed that the percentage of stress was more in female students than male students. This study concluded that periodic counseling before each exam and regular stress reducing exercises like yoga practices and meditation are require to reduce the stress of the students. Keywords: DASS, Blood pressure, Heart rate, Respiratory rate
Publication date: 1/1/21

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.1.1024