ASSOCIATION OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND BURNOUT AMONG STUDENTS IN A DENTAL TEACHING INSTITUTION IN INDIA- A CROSS SECTIONAL SURVEY
*Meenu Khokhar, Dr. Ridhi Narang, Dr. Amanish Singh Shinh and Dr. Imtiyaz Nadaf
ABSTRACT
Background: Stress may be experienced by all in different aspects of their lives but burnout syndrome is related to work and is generally seen among healthcare professionals including students. Both undergraduates and post graduates experience work related stress. Methodology: A cross sectional e-questionnaire study was done among 288 dental students for a period of one month. Results: Majority of all the participants were females (76%), final year students (38.2%), and hostellers (47.6%). Participation in extracurricular activities showed a significant association with EE (Educational Demands), CY (Cynicism) and PE (Perception of incompetence as a student). Conclusion: Early screening for burnout in dental students should be done so that effective interventions at the earlier stages can be taken.
Keywords: burnout, dental, students, activities, extracuriccular.
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