Stress and exhaustion among medical students: a prospective longitudinal study on the impact of the assessment period on medical education

Abstract Background Stress significantly affects both the physical and emotional health of individuals, particularly students in health-related fields. Medical students in Brazil face unique challenges due to the demanding nature of their studies, especially during assessment periods, which heighten...

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Main Authors: Isabela Silva Santiago, Safira de Castro e Castro, Ana Paula Amaral de Brito, Daniel Sanches, Luiz Fernando Quintanilha, Katia de Miranda Avena, Bruno Bezerril Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05617-6