Evaluación de estrés en los estudiantes de la maestría de Seguridad y Salud ocupacional periodo 2024-2025 de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loj

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Abstract: The objective of this research was to evaluate the academic stress levels of students in the Master's Program in Occupational Safety and Health with an emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health Prevention at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja during the 2024- 2025 period. The study was based on a quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional approach and used the stress questionnaire developed by Dr. Villalobos, validated using Cronbach's alpha and KMO tests. A significant percentage of students experienced stress symptoms across various dimensions: physiological, social, mental-work, and psycho-emotional. Key findings included that 66.7% of participants considered dropping out of the master's program, and more than 80% reported symptoms such as fatigue, frustration, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. In response to these findings, an improvement plan is proposed with strategies to mitigate academic stress, including psychological support, strengthening support networks, and fostering coping skills. Implementing measures can contribute to improving overall well being and academic performance.