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<p>The learning curve of postgraduate ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) residents is shaped by academic, clinical, surgical, and psychosocial pressures. Psychological well-being is a crucial but under-explored dimension in residency training. To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depression) among postgraduate ENT residents and to evaluate its association with key training-related factors such as workload, surgical exposure, and mentorship in government medical institutions. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 ENT postgraduate residents from 30 government medical colleges across northern India. Data were collected using a validated, semi-structured questionnaire consisting of demographic details, academic progress, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Quantitative analysis was performed using SPSS v26.0. Among 400 participants (mean age 28.3 ± 1.6 years; 54% male), 47.5% experienced moderate-to-severe stress, 38.2% had moderate-to-severe anxiety, and 29.6% showed signs of moderate-to-severe depression. Surgical skill acquisition, faculty support, and long duty hours were significantly associated with higher stress and anxiety (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Junior residents (first-year) reported higher psychological distress compared to seniors. ENT residents face significant psychological challenges during their learning curve, particularly in early training phases. Targeted psychological support, mentorship, and workload reallocation are recommended to improve resident well-being and learning outcomes.</p>

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Psychological Distress Among Postgraduate ENT Residents in Government Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study

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    2026年5月4日

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  • Pratik Kumar,
  • Swati Vashisth

摘要

The learning curve of postgraduate ENT (Otorhinolaryngology) residents is shaped by academic, clinical, surgical, and psychosocial pressures. Psychological well-being is a crucial but under-explored dimension in residency training. To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (stress, anxiety, and depression) among postgraduate ENT residents and to evaluate its association with key training-related factors such as workload, surgical exposure, and mentorship in government medical institutions. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 ENT postgraduate residents from 30 government medical colleges across northern India. Data were collected using a validated, semi-structured questionnaire consisting of demographic details, academic progress, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Quantitative analysis was performed using SPSS v26.0. Among 400 participants (mean age 28.3 ± 1.6 years; 54% male), 47.5% experienced moderate-to-severe stress, 38.2% had moderate-to-severe anxiety, and 29.6% showed signs of moderate-to-severe depression. Surgical skill acquisition, faculty support, and long duty hours were significantly associated with higher stress and anxiety (p < 0.05). Junior residents (first-year) reported higher psychological distress compared to seniors. ENT residents face significant psychological challenges during their learning curve, particularly in early training phases. Targeted psychological support, mentorship, and workload reallocation are recommended to improve resident well-being and learning outcomes.