A STUDY ON EFFECT OF STRESS ON ACADEMICS AMONG MEDICAL UNDERGRADUATES

Abstract

Stress is understood as a state of physiological and psychological imbalance that results from the difference between an individual's capabilities and the demands of their situation. For young people, college is often regarded as the most enjoyable time of life. During their college years, students relish a healthy phase characterized by a lively environment, friendships, and preparation for adulthood. This period is marked by rapid changes in both physical and mental development. A cross-sectional study was carried out in January-February 2025 among 200 medical students at Government Medical College, Khammam, to investigate the impact of stress on medical students. The study revealed that academic stress was the leading cause of stress, followed by other stressors such as emotional stress, social stressors, intrapersonal and interpersonal stressors, and financial stressors. The majority of students in the study were found to experience mild to moderate stress.