Cross-sectional study shows higher stress in clinical-year medical students, indicating a need for tailored stress relief plans.
Key Points
Clinical-year undergraduate medical students reported higher stress levels than non-clinical peers, emphasizing the impact of academic demands.
Using the Perceived Stress Scale, stress was significantly measured during both years across the study population in Peshawar.
This cross-sectional study involved analyzing stress levels among medical students at different stages of their education, with particular focus on clinical training.
Results highlight the urgent need for targeted stress management plans to support medical students in their academic pursuits.