Student life is extremely dynamic, which is a prerequisite for spending a large amount of energy due to the high commitment - inability to rest quality and sufficient. With such a daily rhythm of life, fatigue may occur, which leads to overwork. Recognizing its etiology and applying the right ways of its prevention would contribute to reducing the physical exhaustion and mental load of students.
Aim: To analyze the knowledge about the etiology of fatigue and prevention in students from the Medical University of Varna.
Material and methods: Direct anonymous poll with 216 respondents, conducted for the period March-May 2023 and analysis of literary sources.
Results: The poll was attended by 216 students from different specialties of MU-Varna. Almost half of the respondents are in the first year of their studies, which is an etiological factor related to the adaptability to the academic environment and the possible manifestation of overwork.
Nearly 80% of students cited insufficient sleep as the cause of their fatigue. They are of the opinion that they experience signs of overwork, such as physical powerlessness, insomnia, increased irritability, etc. Respondents prefer to exercise, eat healthy and a small part of them take dietary supplements and vitamins. The three leading behavioral factors on the part of the students as a way to prevent fatigue are walks in nature, alternation of mental work with cultural activities and rational nutrition.
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