Mindfulness-based Practices Along with Mediating Role of Resilience Among Medical Students

Objectives: To explore the effects of mindfulness-based practice and the mediating role of resilience among medical students. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 students of Abwa Medical College from April 2024 to September 2024, using the purposive sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire was designed, and a pilot study was conducted to validate the questionnaire. Participants were assessed using a 35-item questionnaire with a Cronbach’s alpha score. The data were analyzed in SPSS 26 on Windows 11 platform using the correlational matrix and regression analysis. Results: Out of the 200 participants in the study, 102 (51%) of the participants were females and 98 (49%) were males. The overall Cronbach’s alpha score for the 35 items was 0.930, indicating high reliability. Female participants reported higher self-awareness, present-moment attention, and overall mindfulness practice than male participants, with statistical significance (P = 0.005). The correlational matrix between embracing the present, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and future orientation revealed statistically significant correlations among these variables. The Regression analysis revealed a linear relationship between mindfulness practice and resilience among the medical students. Conclusion: The practice of mindfulness leaves a positive impact and refines the approach of medical students towards the prevailing stressful conditions during their medical career.