Table 1.

Inappropriate use of beta-blockers by medical and dental students

	n	Percentage
Used beta-blockers (any type) at any time during	198	22.4
college years
Still using beta-blockers	93	10.5
Number of times have used beta-blockers
5 times or less	147	16.6
6 to 10 times	18	2.0
More than 10 times	33	3.7
Situations when they use beta blockers the most
Before an objective structured clinical examination	108	12.2
Before an oral or poster presentation	51	5.8
During final examination	18	2.0
Others	21	2.4
Reasons for using beta-blockers
Medical reasons	6	0.7
Peer pressure	18	2.0
Relieve anxiety	171	19.3
Others	3	0.3