Thriving beyond the stethoscope: Unveiling positive mental health among medical students at a University in South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Medical education presents significant challenges for medical students' mental health. Medical students are a vulnerable group, experiencing higher rates of mental health disorders, which can have implications for their well-being and academic performance. Consequently, evaluating Positive mental health (PMH) has become significant in a contemporary and demanding society, particularly among university students.

Aim

This study aimed to assess the levels of PMH and identify the association between PMH domains and socio-demographic and health related variables among medical students enrolled at a university in South Africa.

Methods

This quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional survey was conducted with 144 undergraduate medical students. Data were coll

SUBMITTER: Vagiri R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature