Abriham Zegeye
School of Medicine,
Jimma
Ethiopia
Research Article
Stress among Postgraduate Students and Its Association with Substance Use
Author(s): Abriham Zegeye*, Andualem Mossie, Alemu Gebrie and Yohannes MarkosAbriham Zegeye*, Andualem Mossie, Alemu Gebrie and Yohannes Markos
Background: Postgraduate studies are stressful and challenging that may affect the academic performance, physical and mental wellbeing of students. Stress is a risk factor for alcohol consumption, smoking and drug abuse. However, the magnitude and its association with substance use among postgraduate students has not yet assessed in Ethiopia.Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess prevalence of stress among postgraduate students and its association with substance use.Methods: A cross-sectional study design was conducted among a sample of 360 postgraduate students at Jimma University. The study participants were recruited by using computer generated simple random sampling method after stratification and proportionally allocated into colleges. The data were collected by using self-administered structured questionn.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2378-5756.1000448