Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Anatolian Journal of Emergency Medicine, cilt.8, sa.2, ss.47-53, 2025 (TRDizin)
Aim: This study aims to evaluate work-related anxiety among sixth-year medical students in the emergency department (ED), identify associated factors, and analyze their relationship with anxiety levels.
Material and Methods: This cross-sectional survey study was conducted following approval from the ethics committee. Data were collected via the Emergency Department Work Anxiety Questionnaire (EDWAQ) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI TX2) and the necessary analyses were performed.
Results: A total of 151 sixth-year medical students participated in the study. The mean STAI TX-2 score was 44.7 ± 9.1, indicating moderate anxiety. Female students reported higher trait anxiety than males (p=0.002). The main anxiety triggers were fear of violence, managing multiple trauma patients, and handling pregnant patients with non-obstetric complaints. No significant anxiety difference was found between those who completed the ED internship and those who did not (p=0.87). However, internship experience improved confidence in specific clinical situations.
Conclusion: Sixth-year students experience moderate anxiety, with females reporting higher levels. While ED internships do not reduce overall anxiety, they improve skills in certain clinical situations. Fear of violence remains the primary concern. Preinternship orientation, psychological support, and violence prevention policies could lower anxiety and enhance competence.