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August 1, 2025BMJ OpenOpen Access

Prevalence of stress and its associated factors among intern physicians in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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SDSanghamitra DeyMKManzurul Haque KhanMRMd. Shafiur Rahman

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Cross-sectional study reveals 65.7% prevalence of stress in intern physicians, indicating critical work-related factors.

Key Points

  • Stress among intern physicians was prevalent at 65.7%, with mild stress affecting 27.1% of participants.
  • Stress levels varied significantly by department, especially higher in gynaecology and obstetrics (76.9%).
  • The observational study used a self-administered questionnaire and the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale for assessment.
  • Reducing work-related stress factors could enhance interns’ cognitive abilities and improve patient care.

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Dey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7f407567bf4f94ff6153https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093211
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