Stress among Residents in a Tertiary Care Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors

Ahmed A Bahnassy ,

Published on: 2018-05-30

Abstract

To examine perceived stress among medical and surgical residents in King Fahad Medical City, Saudi Arabia and its associated risk factors. A cross-sectional study of all King Fahad Medical City residents in medical and surgical departments registered at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was conducted between Augusts-October 2016. We assessed the likelihood of stress using the Kessler (K6) tool.

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