Self-esteem Among Medical StudentsNCT06949384
Self-Esteem Status Among Medical Students: A Descriptive Study
An observational study of Self-esteem Among Medical Students, run by Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital at 1 site in Nepal.
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students of a medical college, focusing on different academic years, and various sociodemographic factors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Self-esteem Among Medical Students
- What is being tested?
- observational study
- How many people
- 227 participants
- Where
- 1 siteNepal
- Study dates
- 17 Sep 2023to 17 Oct 2023
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: First year to Fourth year medical student studying at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Who may be able to join
- Aged 18 years or older
- Medical students from first year to final year studying Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in surgery at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
- Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Student studying Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Paramedical Studies
- Those who do not fill up the form completely
- Those who are interns and already graduated from medical college
- Those who do not give consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Nepal1 site
Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Kathmandu, Bagmati, 44600
About this study
Official title: Status of Self-Esteem Among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
The goal of this observational study is to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students of a medical college, focusing on different academic years, and various sociodemographic factors. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the prevalence of low, normal, and high self-esteem among medical students?
Read more
How do sociodemographic factors (age, gender, nationality, scholarship status, religion, academic year, education level of parents, occupation of parents, motivation behind choosing medicine as a career) influence self-esteem in medical students?
Since this is an observational study, there is no formal comparison group. Researchers will explore the variations in self-esteem levels based on sociodemographic characteristics.
Participants will complete a semi-structured questionnaire providing demographic details, such as age, gender, academic year, and parental education/occupation, and answering the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
Read the detailed description
Self-esteem is the assessment and experience related to self-value, the insight of self-ability as well as the reception of the whole self. Abraham Maslow involved self-esteem in his "hierarchy of human needs" which he depicted it in two forms - the need for respect from others (in the form of recognition, success, and admiration), and the need for self-respect (in the form of self-love, self-confidence, skill, or aptitude).
Despite being a predictor of high academic achievement and overall happiness, very few studies are done in medical students of Nepal. This study aims to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students and compare the prevalence of low, normal and high self-esteem among medical students of different academic years. For this study, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale tool is being used. To obtain the data for the study, convenience sampling technique will be used. Research is conducted among medical students of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, from 20th August to 10th September. The sample size is calculated as 227. The data will be collected via a semi-structured questionnaire in the English language via Google Forms. SPSS version 26.0 will be used to analyse the data.
- Conditions
- Self-esteem Among Medical Students
- Being tested
- observational study
- Keywords
- medical students, mental health, prevalence, self concept, self-esteem
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
observational studyOther
This observational study focuses on the measurement of self-esteem in medical students using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. There is no intervention or treatment applied, and participants are only assessed for their self-esteem levels based on their demographic information.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-esteem level
The primary outcome measure is the level of self-esteem among medical students at Kathmandu Medical College, as assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. This will help determine the proportion of students with low, normal, or high self-esteem.
Measured: October 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2025
- Study start17 Sep 2023
- Primary completion17 Oct 2023
- Study completion17 Oct 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Self-esteem Among Medical StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 227 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Prajwol Neupane, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06949384
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SelfEsteemStudy_KMCTH
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 22 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The individual participant data (IPD) to be shared will include all anonymized data relevant to the study, such as demographic information (age, gender, etc.), clinical outcomes, laboratory values, and any other study-specific variables that may have been collected. The IPD will be anonymized to ensure patient confidentiality and in compliance with ethical standards for data privacy.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Status of Self-Esteem Among Medical Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06949384
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SelfEsteemStudy_KMCTH
- Conditions
- Self-esteem Among Medical Students
- Keywords
- medical students, mental health, prevalence, self concept, self-esteem
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 227 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 17 Oct 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 17 Oct 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this observational study is to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students of a medical college, focusing on different academic years, and various sociodemographic factors. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the prevalence of low, normal, and high self-esteem among medical students?
How do sociodemographic factors (age, gender, nationality, scholarship status, religion, academic year, education level of parents, occupation of parents, motivation behind choosing medicine as a career) influence self-esteem in medical students?
Since this is an observational study, there is no formal comparison group. Researchers will explore the variations in self-esteem levels based on sociodemographic characteristics.
Participants will complete a semi-structured questionnaire providing demographic details, such as age, gender, academic year, and parental education/occupation, and answering the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.
Detailed description
Self-esteem is the assessment and experience related to self-value, the insight of self-ability as well as the reception of the whole self. Abraham Maslow involved self-esteem in his "hierarchy of human needs" which he depicted it in two forms - the need for respect from others (in the form of recognition, success, and admiration), and the need for self-respect (in the form of self-love, self-confidence, skill, or aptitude).
Despite being a predictor of high academic achievement and overall happiness, very few studies are done in medical students of Nepal. This study aims to assess the status of self-esteem in medical students and compare the prevalence of low, normal and high self-esteem among medical students of different academic years. For this study, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale tool is being used. To obtain the data for the study, convenience sampling technique will be used. Research is conducted among medical students of Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, from 20th August to 10th September. The sample size is calculated as 227. The data will be collected via a semi-structured questionnaire in the English language via Google Forms. SPSS version 26.0 will be used to analyse the data.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- First year to Fourth year medical student studying at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Aged 18 years or older
- Medical students from first year to final year studying Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in surgery at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
- Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Student studying Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Paramedical Studies
- Those who do not fill up the form completely
- Those who are interns and already graduated from medical college
- Those who do not give consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| observational studyThis observational study focuses on the measurement of self-esteem in medical students using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. There is no intervention or treatment applied, and participants are only assessed for their self-esteem levels based on their demographic information. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Self-esteem level
Time frame: October 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023
The primary outcome measure is the level of self-esteem among medical students at Kathmandu Medical College, as assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. This will help determine the proportion of students with low, normal, or high self-esteem.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The individual participant data (IPD) to be shared will include all anonymized data relevant to the study, such as demographic information (age, gender, etc.), clinical outcomes, laboratory values, and any other study-specific variables that may have been collected. The IPD will be anonymized to ensure patient confidentiality and in compliance with ethical standards for data privacy.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Self-esteem Among Medical Students, run by Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital at 1 site in Nepal.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Nepal. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-esteem level (time frame: October 17, 2023 to September 17, 2023). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2025.