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VOL. 2, ISSUE 6 (2017)
An interventional study for assessing the impact of yoga on anxiety levels of medical students under stress
Authors
Akshay Yadav, Ruchi Kothari, Pradeep Bokariya, Subodh S Gupta
Abstract
Context: Medical curriculum is extremely demanding in terms of students’ effort especially since a vast syllabus has to be covered in a very short period. Anxiety encompassed during the course has unfavorable effects on the body that may progress into chronic conditions if left untreated and it becomes quite difficult for the students to cope with this highly stressful training. Yoga seems to be a rescuer in such a scenario. To find a way out which is both feasible and fruitful in the long run, this study was conducted with the aim to assess the influence of Yoga on anxiety levels of students with a follow up schedule.
Methods: The longitudinal study included fifty students within the age group of 18-24 years. Yogic sessions for the students were conducted at Arogyadham Health care research centre in Central India. The anxiety levels of students were assessed using Spielberger's anxiety scale before and after a follow-up of 6 months yoga practice.
Results: Levels of anxiety reduced to statistically significant values following yoga. A baseline state anxiety score of 46.8± 9.0 fell to 29.4 + 6.6 after 6 months. Similarly Trait anxiety score changed from baseline 47.0± 10.65 to 29.9 + 7.5 and there was an overall mean reduction of 34.6 in total.
Conclusion: This study among students with initially roaring anxiety levels showed not only drastic observable reduction in anxiety but also helped in inculcating a judicious acumen which is imperative to beat the highly competitive and stressful life of students.
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Pages:143-146
How to cite this article:
Akshay Yadav, Ruchi Kothari, Pradeep Bokariya, Subodh S Gupta "An interventional study for assessing the impact of yoga on anxiety levels of medical students under stress". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 2, Issue 6, 2017, Pages 143-146
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