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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-1 | Issue-06
Exploratory Study to Access Anxiety, Depression and Stress among Medical Students, Freshly Starting Their Medical Education in a Medical College
Prakash Mehta, Komal Thekdi, Milan Rokad, Kamlesh Patel, Amit Bhadu, Pragna Sorani
Published: Dec. 28, 2013 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2013.v01i06.0037
Pages: 819-822
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Abstract
It was an exploratory study to access depression, anxiety and stress among fresh medical students. The study included new batch of medical students sized 73 were assessed by self-reporting scale depression, anxiety and stress Scale (DASS-42). Result was analyzed by appropriate statistical method. Results had shown significant proportion of student had depression, anxiety and stress. From result it is advisable that screening and intervention should be earliest.