Table 1 Medicine students' responses to the perceived stress scale
Statement | Never | Almost never | Sometimes | Often | Very often |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? | 8 (5) | 19 (12) | 60 (37) | 40 (25) | 34 (21) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? | 17 (11) | 26 (16) | 55 (34) | 36 (22) | 27 (17) |
In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and "stressed"? | 3 (2) | 6 (4) | 44 (27) | 59 (37) | 49 (30) |
In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? | 29(18) | 50 (31) | 59 (37) | 21 (13) | 2 (1) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? | 24 (15) | 47 (29) | 54 (34) | 29 (18) | 7 (4) |
In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? | 36 (22) | 47 (29) | 53 (33) | 18(11) | 7 (4) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? | 15 (9) | 38 (24) | 70 (43) | 25 (16) | 13 (8) |
In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? | 10 (5) | 15 (9) | 69 (43) | 43 (27) | 24 (15) |
In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? | 5 (3) | 21 (13) | 73 (45) | 39 (24) | 23 (14) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? | 8 (5) | 22 (14) | 57 (35) | 59 (37) | 15 (9) |
In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? | 9 (6) | 16 (10) | 48 (30) | 47 (29) | 41 (25) |
In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? | 0 (0) | 8 (5) | 23 (14) | 38 (24) | 92 (57) |
In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? | 33 (20) | 36 (22) | 49 (30) | 33 (20) | 10 (6) |
In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? | 15 (9) | 31 (19) | 57 (35) | 27 (17) | 31 (19) |