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Table 2 Statistical Analysis of web-based surveys about coping strategies

From: Coping strategies adopted by medical residents in dealing with work-related stress: a mixed-methods study

Sr. no

Survey Questions about coping

Frequency (n)

Percentage

(%)

Value Man-Whitney Test

Occasionally/Rarely

Frequently/ very frequently

Value

P-Value

1

Formal training/ stress management workshop at start of training

140

6

4.11%

2524

0.626

2

Frequency of power naps to remain alert

133

13

8.90%

2536

0.895

3

Frequency of micro breaks to remain fresh

113

33

22.60%

2268

0.201

4

Intake of caffeinated drinks

39

107

73.28%

2333.5

0.311

5

Help from seniors/mentors to cope with long duties

109

37

25.34%

2109.5

0.058

6

Seeking social support as coping mechanism

98

48

32.87%

2372

0.42

7

Talking to friends and family

99

46

31.51%

2420

0.541

8

Talking to colleagues as coping strategy

81

63

43.15%

2349

0.461

9

Food as mood elevator

65

81

55.48%

2481

0.723

10

Seeking medical advice

98

48

32.88%

2044

0.029

11

Drug/Alcohol intake as coping strategy

126

7

4.79%

2500

0.657

12

Smoking at work place

133

12

8.22%

2507

0.74

13

Any incentive at work

139

7

4.79%

2481

0.357

  1. a5__very frequently, 4__ frequently, 3____ occasionally, 2____ rarely, 1___ Never