Socio-demographic, General Health Status and Mental Health Profile of First Year Medical Students of NHL MMC, Ahmedabad-2011 Admission Batch

Medical education is perceived as being stressful as it is characterized by many psychological changes in students.1 The study was aimed to determine the prevalence of stress among medical students-2011 admission batch. Their physical examination, anthropometry and BP measurements were done. GHQ-12 was used as a screening instrument for assessment of Stress. A total of 152 students were studied. 30.3% students were staying in the hostel. Overall prevalence of hypertension was 14.5%. Overall prevalence of stress according to GHQ-12 was 23.7%. The main sources of stress were difficulty in keeping pace with vast portion of subject, understanding the topic, lack of recreation and sleep.