Unveiling the interplay of medical professionalism, mental well-being and coping in medical students: a qualitative phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical students face significant stress and challenges that impact their professional development by affecting their levels of medical professionalism (MP), coping ability, and mental well-being (MWB). Given the high-stakes environment of medical education, understanding the interplay between these factors is crucial. This study aims to explore undergraduate medical students' lived experiences of MP, coping strategies (CSs), and MWB to inform the development of effective support systems.

Methods

A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) to capture the lived experiences of 40 medical students from first, third, and fifth years of study. Participants, selected through purposive sampling, represented diverse backgrounds

SUBMITTER: Sattar K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11697919 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature