PREVALÊNCIA DE ESTRESSE E ANSIEDADE NOS ESTUDANTES DE MEDICINA: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA

Abstract

Anxiety and stress are complex human reactions that can lead to disorders, especially among medical students due to academic pressure and factors inherent to medical education. These issues are associated with negative impacts, including mental health impairments and academic performance, necessitating a more comprehensive approach and support measures to address these challenges. OBJECTIVES: The study aims to understand the relationship between stress, anxiety and medical students, analyzing their prevalence and correlations, see the construction of a systematic review. METHODS: The research constitutes a systematic literature review in which articles published in the last five years were selected, focusing on the direct correlation of stress and anxiety prevalence with medical students. RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 40 studies with average stress prevalence of 57.33% and anxiety prevalence of 46.82% among 89,010 medical students, influenced by various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: The literature highlights a high prevalence of stress and anxiety among medical students, influenced by academic and social factors. Mental health support interventions, early detection, and educational strategies become crucial to address and understand these challenges.