Table 2.
Stressors and their severity perceived by the international students
| Stressors | Severity of the stressors (N (%)) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all | A little | Moderate | Very serious | |
| Health problems | 470 (91.80) | 40 (7.81) | 2 (0.39) | 0 (0) |
| Financial pressure | 143 (27.93) | 188 (36.72) | 132 (25.78) | 49 (9.57) |
| Academic difficulties | 328 (64.06) | 135 (26.37) | 37 (7.23) | 12 (2.34) |
| Interpersonal difficulties | 382 (74.61) | 97 (18.94) | 24 (4.69) | 9 (1.76) |
| Daily life difficulties | 292 (57.03) | 157 (30.67) | 49 (9.57) | 14 (2.73) |
| Adverse life events | 276 (53.91) | 143 (27.93) | 76 (14.84) | 17 (3.32) |
| Language barrier | 157 (30.66) | 215 (41.99) | 109 (21.30) | 31 (6.05) |