Stress Among College Students: A Survey Study in an Urban Municipality of Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract

Introduction: Stress, depression and anxiety are the most widely recognized mental issues affecting youth.  It is necessary to investigate the burden and associated risk factors of these common mental disorders to combat them. Stress is the body's reaction changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. The educational system becomes more specialized and tough in college and higher studies, and students become more likely to experience stress at this level. This might put them at risk of developing mental disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 275 students in Pune.

Objectives: This study was carried out with the objective of estimating factors associated with stress among college students in an urban municipality of Pune, India.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 275 students in Pune.

Results: The study involved 275 individuals with a mean age of 21.5. The results suggest that stress among students could serve as a basis for implementing preventive measures to minimize stress. The present study was designed considering the aforementioned stressors and potential difficult situations students are exposed to in their college life.

Conclusions: By addressing stress, we can potentially enhance both psychological and physical well-being among students.