A Cross-Sectional Study of Environment Stress Among Undergraduate Dental Students
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https://doi.org/10.5195/d3000.2025.918کلمات کلیدی:
Stress, Dental Education, Dental Studentsچکیده
Objective: Stress is a prevalent issue in the field of dental education, with numerous studies highlighting its impact on students. Creating a supportive and stress-free environment is vital in dental education, not only for the well-being of students but also to minimize hazards which are frequently linked to stress. The main objective of the study was to investigate the top stressors among the clinical years’ dental students.
Material and Methods: A modified "Dental Environment Stress" questionnaire-based convenient sample from fourth- and fifth-year dental students in the University of Wasit and Kut University College was collected from November 2023 to December 2023. Prior to data collection, an ethical approval was taken from the Kut University College Research Ethics Committee (KREC) and each participant provided a written informed consent. The data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences statistical software (SPSS version 25.0).
Results: 392 students participated with a female to male ratio (2.4: 1). The "Self-efficacy Belief" domain emerged as the most impactful stressor. Fifth-year students experience higher stress related to time management and clinical requirements compared to fourth-year students. Stress levels are similar between students from private and public universities.
Conclusion: The study highlights that dental education induces significant stress among students. Efforts to improve patient organization and engagement are recommended to alleviate stress among students.
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حق نشر 2025 Huda A. Yaseen, Dhaffar Alwan Majbil, Wathba Mohammed Jabber, Reyadh R. Al-Rashidi, Umelbaneen J. Alalawy, Sarab M. Zeki Radhi
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