Table 1 Students response to the perceived stress scale
Statement | Never N(%) | Almost never N(%) | Some-times N(%) | Often N(%) | Very often N(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly? | 8 (5.3) | 21 (13.8) | 57 (37.5) | 43 (28.3) | 23 (15.1) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life? | 23 (15.1) | 38 (25.0) | 50 (32.9) | 25 (16.4) | 16 (10.5) |
In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and “stressed”? | 13 (8.6) | 13 (8.6) | 31 (20.4) | 59 (38.8) | 36 (23.7) |
In the last month, how often have you dealt successfully with day to day problems and annoyances? | 25 (16.4) | 32 (21.1) | 54 (35.5) | 31 (20.4) | 10 (6.6) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were effectively coping with important changes that were occurring in your life? | 15 (9.9) | 40 (26.3) | 49 (32.2) | 33 (21.7) | 15 (9.9) |
In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems? | 14 (9.2) | 37 (24.3) | 49 (32.2) | 32 (21.1) | 20 (13.2) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way? | 14 (9.2) | 33 (21.7) | 53 (34.9) | 35 (23.0) | 17 (11.2) |
In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do? | 7 (4.6) | 31 (20.4) | 53 (34.9) | 43 (28.3) | 18 (11.8) |
In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life? | 25 (16.4) | 32 (21.1) | 55 (36.2) | 28 (18.4) | 12 (7.9) |
In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things? | 16 (10.5) | 33 (21.7) | 29 (19.1) | 52 (34.2) | 22 (14.5) |
In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control? | 35 (23.0) | 29 (19.1) | 64 (42.1) | 20 (13.2) | 4 (2.6) |
In the last month, how often have you found yourself thinking about things that you have to accomplish? | 12 (7.9) | 38 (25.0) | 45 (29.6) | 37 (24.3) | 20 (13.2) |
In the last month, how often have you been able to control the way you spend your time? | 14 (9.2) | 29 (19.1) | 55 (36.2) | 32 (21.1) | 22 (14.5) |
In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them? | 14 (9.2) | 42 (27.6) | 44 (28.9) | 32 (21.1) | 20 (13.2) |