A cross-sectional study on the resilience quotient among medical students of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20260773Keywords:
Resilience quotient, Medical students, CD-RISC, Cross-sectional study, Mental health, BengaluruAbstract
Background: Resilience is the capacity to adapt positively and recover from stress and adversity. Medical training is inherently demanding, exposing students to intense academic pressure, emotional stress, and clinical challenges, which may affect their psychological well-being. Assessing resilience among medical students is essential to design interventions that promote mental health and prevent burnout. Objectives of the study were: to assess the resilience quotient among undergraduate medical students of Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH), Bengaluru, and to identify socio-demographic factors influencing resilience levels.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over three months among second, third, and fourth-year MBBS students at RRMCH. Using simple random sampling, 261 students were selected from a total population of 750 (sample size calculated using at 95% confidence level). Data were collected using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire comprising socio-demographic details and the validated Connor–Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-25). Data were analyzed using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) v23. Descriptive statistics were expressed as frequencies and percentages. The chi-square test was used to assess associations, with p<0.05 considered statistically significant.
Results: Among 261 participants, 51% were female and 49% male. The majority (61%) demonstrated moderate resilience, 32% had low resilience, and 7% showed high resilience. Moderate resilience predominated across gender, year of study, type of family, and place of stay. Although fourth-year students showed relatively higher moderate and high resilience levels, no statistically significant association was found between resilience levels and socio-demographic variables (p>0.05).
Conclusions: While most students demonstrated moderate resilience, nearly one-third exhibited low resilience, indicating vulnerability to stress. Since no significant socio-demographic predictors were identified, institution-wide resilience-building interventions are recommended to enhance coping skills and promote mental well-being among medical students.
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