Medical Student Stress and Adaptation During Pandemic Educational Disruption

Supplementary file 4 contains survey results from a mixed-methods study by Tarron Kayalackakom, last updated April 2026. The study examined perceived stress, mental health, and adaptation among 133 medical students at a Caribbean medical school during pandemic-related educational disruption. It includes quantitative survey data and qualitative thematic analysis on challenges and coping strategies.

Use Cases

• Analyze correlations between lack of face-to-face interaction and perceived wellbeing strain based on the reported correlation coefficient (r=0.61).
• Study the relationship between educational disruption and difficulty balancing academic responsibilities based on the reported correlation coefficient (r=0.69).
• Identify themes in student-reported stress-related challenges and adaptive coping strategies based on the qualitative thematic analysis mentioned.
• Examine reported changes in academic performance and satisfaction with online learning based on the descriptive statistics provided.

Strengths

• Includes both quantitative and qualitative data from 133 participating medical students.
• Provides specific statistical results, including correlation coefficients for key relationships.
• Results are derived from a target population of 400 students, providing context for the response rate.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 16.1 KB DOCX file, which is very small and likely contains only summary results or a manuscript, not the raw survey data.
• Column-level documentation and raw sample data are unavailable, limiting direct analysis.
• The study focuses on a specific population (Caribbean medical students), which may limit generalizability.

Provenance

Source

Tarron Kayalackakom via figshare

Collection Method

Cross-sectional, self-reported electronic questionnaire distributed to medical students.

Time Range

During the COVID-19 pandemic (specific dates not provided).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 04:11:59.

Geography

A Caribbean medical school (specific location not provided).