The Sources of Academic Stress among Students of the School of Medical Management and Information

Background & Objective: Studying at a university is one of the important stressful situations Previous studies have shown the adverse effects of stress on students physical and mental health The aim of the current study was to determine the sources of academic stress and its relation to demographic variables in students at the School of Medical Management and Information of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Iran Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted on ۹۵ students (۶۵ women and ۳۰ men) with a mean age of ۲۱۹ ± ۱۸۳۰ years (age range: ۱۸۳۰) The subjects were selected using stratified random sampling method Data were gathered using the Academic Stress Questionnaire (ASQ) and analyzed using descriptive statistical methods independent ttest the Pearson correlation coefficient and ANOVA Results: The findings indicated that the domain of difficulty managing work family and university had the highest mean score (۴۰۲ ± ۲۳۱) and the domain of difficulty with interaction at the university had the lowest mean score (۲۶۱ ± ۱۸۴) A significant negative association was found between age and the domain of difficulty managing work family and university (r = ۰۰۲۶ P = ۰۰۱) In addition the mean score of second year students was significantly higher in the domains of difficulty with academic performance in class (P = ۰۰۳) and difficulty with academic performance outside the class (P = ۰۰۴) compared to other domains The most common stressors were observed in the domain of difficulty managing work family and university This domain was more important among younger students Conclusion: It is recommended that more attention be paid to this important issue in student educational and counseling programs

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Stress , Stressors , Students , Iran , School of Medical Management and Information