Author:
Abdul Aziz Nurul Azizah, ,Baharudin Nur Sakinah,Alias Noor Amiera, ,
Abstract
Introduction: A high level of perceived social support can lessen stress. However, the lack of knowledge on stress and perceived social support among students during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic was explored. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between stress and perceived social support among undergraduate Health Sciences students. Methods: A convenience sampling method was used in a cross-sectional study of 290 undergraduate Health Sciences students in public universities. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was used to measure the perception of stress, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) was used to measure perceived social support from three sources, including family, friends and significant others. Results: A statistically significant correlation was found between the stress level and the total score of the MSPSS (r = −0.432), perceived social support from family (r = −0.429), significant others (r = −0.328), and friends (r = −0.219, P < 0.001). Over three-quarters (73.4%) of the students have a moderate stress level (mean = 21.17, SD = 5.75). The highest social support perceived was from a family (mean = 5.21, SD = 1.48). Conclusion: The study suggested that social support from family is the strongest for students to go through the stress of tough times. It also highlighted the need for attention to stress management among undergraduate students for healthy well-being. Future studies that involve other academic fields of study and qualitative research would give useful information on perceived social support among students.
Publisher
Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
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