Prevalence and determinants of mental health stress among nursing students in Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

Table 2.

Distribution of stress levels and associatedpsychological symptoms among the respondents (N=372)

Stress-related information No. of respondents Percentage

Level of stress
Normal 103 27.7%
Mild 62 16.7%
Moderate 89 23.9%
Severe 118 31.7%
Experienced symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, or difficulty concentrating
Rarely 76 20.4%
Sometimes 177 47.6%
Frequently 119 32.0%
Had difficulty relaxing and sleeping
No 218 58.6%
Yes 154 41.4%
Had difficulty concentrating and completing tasks
No 166 44.6%
Yes 206 55.4%
Lost interest in activities used to enjoy
No 213 57.3%
Yes 159 42.7%
Feel discouraged and think of giving up
No 254 68.3%
Yes 118 31.7%