Disparities in well-being outcomes among medical students: a comparative study between medical students with and without disability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The strenuous demands of medical education often lead to adverse mental health outcomes among students. Despite extensive research on medical student distress, the unique challenges faced by students with disabilities remain understudied. This study aims to investigate the well-being of medical students with and without disabilities, by comparing levels of distress, risk and protective factors, and modifiable variables' impact on distress.

Methods

From September 2019 to February 2020, we implemented an exploratory observational study to survey medical students across the US, US territories, and Caribbean. Participants completed the Medical Student Wellbeing Survey (MSWS), which was used to assess well-being and capture extensive demographic data on these students.

SUBMITTER: Seaborne HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11804037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature