Table 3:
Association between sources of stress and perceived stress
| Source of stress | OR | 95% CI | Pvalue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worries of the future | 2.1 | 1.3–3.3 | 0.002 |
| Financial difficulties | 1.8 | 1.2–2.8 | 0.010 |
| Study (in general) | 1.6 | 1.1–2.5 | 0.023 |
| Interpersonal conflicts | 2.1 | 1.4–3.1 | 0.001 |
| Family problems | 1.7 | 1.2–2.6 | 0.008 |
| Low self-esteem | 2.2 | 1.5–3.4 | <0.001 |
| Conflict with roommate | 2.0 | 1.3–3.0 | 0.001 |
| Inability to find support from parents to solve problems | 1.6 | 1.1–2.4 | 0.028 |
| Living away from family | 1.6 | 1.0–2.4 | 0.031 |
| Change in eating habit | 1.9 | 1.2–2.9 | 0.006 |
Data were analysed using chi-square test. For each item, the reference category was “Disagree”. Only sources of stress with significant associations are shown. Total number of participants = 376.