Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to assess the level of stress and to correlate stress level with BP in medical students. This is institution based cross sectional study done at Siddhartha medical college Vijayawada. A total of 100 subjects who were non‐smokers with normal BMI, without any history of drug intake and acute illness were included. Subjects with any disease or condition that affects BP were excluded. The study was approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee. The study protocol was explained to the subjects, written and informed consent was obtained. The results showed that students had moderate stress for ARS and mild stress for IRS, TLRS, SRS and DRS. GARS had stress between mild and moderate levels. Pearson correlation was done to find the correlation between stress domains and BP levels. There was a significant correlation between diastolic BP (DBP), ARS and GARS (p<0.05). Medical students have mild to moderate degree of stress and there is a positive correlation between ARS, GARS and DBP. Proactive measures are to be taken to prevent the progression of elevated BP to hypertensive levels, to prevent complications related to hypertension and for well‐being of the students.
How to cite this article:
P. Suneeya, B. Prasada Rao and Cheedem Krishna Veni. A Descriptive Observational Study Assessing the Level of Stress and to Correlate Stress Level with BP
in Medical Students.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.197.200
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.3.197.200