Table 3.
Factors associated with perceived stress among health science students of Arsi University in 2019 in Oromia, Ethiopia (n = 384).
| Variables | P value | Adjusted odds ratio (AOR, 95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 20-24 years | 0.017 | 0.562 (0.351, 0.901)∗∗ |
| >24 years | 0.471 | 0.650 (0.201, 2.098) |
| Educational study year | ||
| Second year | 0.001 | 0.357 (0.198, 0.644)∗∗ |
| Third year | 0.000 | 0.290 (0.153, 0.548)∗∗ |
| Fourth year | 0.196 | 0.432 (0.121, 1.544) |
| Burden of study | 0.566 | 1.178 (0.673, 2.064) |
| Pressure to maintain good grade | 0.005 | 1.903 (1.218, 2.973)∗∗ |
| Year of study (batch) | 0.083 | 1.521 (0.946, 2.444) |
| Practical attachment | 0.003 | 2.302 (1.328, 3.991)∗∗ |
| Interpersonal relationship at practice | 0.712 | 1.137 (0.575, 2.247) |
| Changing environment | 0.083 | 1.460 (0.952, 2.239) |
| Inadequate dormitory safety | 0.018 | 1.698 (1.094, 2.636)∗∗ |
| High parental expectation | 0.002 | 2.011 (1.299, 3.113)∗∗ |
| Financial problem | 0.009 | 1.780 (1.153, 2.749)∗∗ |
∗∗ P value < 0.5.