Research Article
Relationship between Academic Workload and Stress Level among Biomedical Science Students in Kuala Lumpur
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
N.Z.M. Saat
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
H. Siti Aishah
Centre for Software Technology and Management, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bandar Baru Bangi, MalaysiaAbstract
S.A. Arshad
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
N.A.A. Aziz
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
N.N. Zakaria
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
K. Kaur
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
M.M. Kamaruddin
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
N.H.F. Suhaimi
Programme of Biomedical Science, School of Science Diagnostic and Applied Health, Faculty of Health Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Saleh T.S. Reply
As a scientist, I find this study to be valuable in understanding the relationship between academic workload and stress levels among biomedical science undergraduates. The use of GHQ-30 questionnaires to measure stress levels and systematic random sampling to select participants adds credibility to the study. The findings suggest that other factors such as personal and financial problems, college activities, and others could contribute to stress levels, rather than just academic workload. It is important to consider these factors when designing interventions to reduce stress among biomedical science students. Overall, this study highlights the importance of addressing the multifaceted nature of stress among university students, and further research is needed to investigate these factors in greater detail.
Editor
Thank you for your insightful comments on this study. I agree that the use of GHQ-30 questionnaires and systematic random sampling adds credibility to the study. The study's findings emphasize the need for a more holistic approach to addressing stress among university students, considering other contributing factors such as personal and financial problems and college activities. By taking a more comprehensive approach to stress reduction interventions, universities can better support their students' mental health and well-being. Further research is indeed needed to investigate the factors that contribute to stress among university students and to develop effective interventions to reduce stress levels.