STRESS RESISTANCE AND COPING STRATEGIES IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL RESIDENTS

Abstract

The article presents the results of an empirical study of the level of stress resistance and coping strategies in first-year medical residents in surgical and pediatric specialties. The problem of adaptation of a young specialist during the period of training in residency to medical practice is relevant, since during this period the correctness of the chosen medical specialty and the career path of a specialist are assessed. As a result of our study, data were obtained on a high level of stress and low adaptation in the residents. Among surgical residents, stress levels are significantly higher. Preferred coping strategies among surgical residents are decision-making and positive reappraisal. Pediatric residents have predominance of escape-avoidance and decision-making coping strategies. The obtained data on the psychological status of medical residents at the initial stage of their career path enabled us to develop a program of psychological support, including diagnosis and training aimed at reducing stress and developing effective behavioral strategies.