Influence of Stress among Dental Undergraduate Students

Abstract

The view of stress, in reality is every now and again, by one's very own personal system of convictions and perspectives. Proficient dental training can be a stressful experience. Assessing the factors impacting student perception, may permit automatic changes intended to improve psychosocial prosperity and academic performance. Stress has various indications which may influence performance and lifestyle of the individual. This was a survey conducted in an online forum, survey planet. It was a questionnaire based survey. A set of 10 questions to assess stress levels experienced by the dental undergraduate students were prepared. The results were obtained and statistically analysed through SPSS software, chi square test was done to check the association and a p value of 0.05  was said to be statistically significant. High stress is recorded in the students due to problem in finishing assigned work on time, fear of failing, criticism to the work, competition between the batchmates ,examination and grades are most common factors that evoked stress in dental undergraduate students.it is important to take care of mental health for the overall well-being of the individual.