What are the primary stressors faced by Obstetrics and Gynaecology residents? Do their coping strategies align with adaptability or maladaptability, as per the Brief COPE assessment?

• Shikha Madan,*  
• Pushpa Dahiya,  
• Savita Rani Singhal,  
• Meenakshi Chauhan,  
• Nirmala Duhan

Abstract

Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a demanding and challenging speciality of medical education. The residents are the first level of contact of all patients. We conducted a cross-sectional study on 45 residents pursuing post-graduation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at PGIMS, Rohtak. The cause of stress in residents was long working hours, having less time for friends and family, too much paper work, new subject learnings, expectations to perform well in clinics. The coping techniques were identified like listening to music, watching movies, talking to friends and family. According to the Brief COPE assessment, the coping techniques used were adaptive in residents of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of our institute

Keywords

Residents of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Brief COPE, Colloquial depression