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Hamna Khan¹, Qamar Ashfaq Ahmad² and Mah Jabeen Muneera³

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate level of stress, anxiety and depression among Final year MBBS students of King Edward Medical University, Lahore and its impact on their academic performance. Study Desin: Cross Sectional study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Anatomy, King Edward Medical University, Lahore from 11^th January, 2017 to 12th March, 2017.

Materials and Methods: A total of 100 questionnaire were distributed randomly among final year MBBS students of King Edward Medical University, Lahore who were enrolled in MBBS program during that time of study. Consent forms were filled by all students. Questionnaire comprised of demographic variables, DASS (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Score) 21 Score and last professional examination marks in ercentages. Mean scores were calculated. Relationship of DASS 21 scores with different categories of students and gender were also calculated.

Results: A total of 81 final year MBBS students filled the form. Am ng th se, 70.4% were females and 29.6% were males. The DASS Stress score calculated to be 9.2 ± 4.7. DASS Anxiety Sc re calculated to be 7.19 ± 4.54. DASS Depressions score calculated to be 8.96 ± 4.1. Majority of the high achievers were having high anxiety and stress score. As compared to males, females were having high stress and depression scores.

Conclusion: High achievers and females are experien ing more depression and anxiety as compared to low achievers and males, respectively.

Key Words: Psychosocial well being, MBBS students, K ng Edward Medical University, DASS 21

Citation of articles: Khan H, Ahmad QA, Mu eera MJ. Impact of Psychosocial Well Being of Final Year MBBS Students of King Edward Medical U iversity Lahore on Their Academic Performance-A Cross Sectional Survey. Med Forum 2017;28(7):126-129.