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ArticlePublic health challenges2026

Perceived Stress Among Students and Their Perceptions of Mindfulness and Therapeutic Yoga Practice in Bhutan: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.

Phuntsho Wangdi, Choki Wangmo, Sonam Wangzin Rabjay, Sonam Lhundrup, Ugyen Chophel, Kinley Wangchuk, Karma Galey, Jamyang Yeshi Dorji, Thinley Dorji

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Phuntsho WangdiTraditional Medicine Unit Panbang Hospital Zhemgang Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1211-1566
Choki WangmoFaculty of Traditional Medicine Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4244-8356
Sonam Wangzin RabjayDepartment of General Practice Eastern Regional Referral Hospital Mongar Bhutan.
Sonam LhundrupNational Centre for Traditional Medicine Services Ministry of Health Thimphu Bhutan.
Ugyen ChophelDepartment of General Practice Wangdue Hospital Wangdue Phodrang Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7333-8072
Kinley WangchukNational Traditional Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Health Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4539-3533
Karma GaleyDepartment of Health Services Ministry of Health Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0292-4920
Jamyang Yeshi DorjiFaculty of Traditional Medicine Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan Thimphu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7222-9345
Thinley DorjiDepartment of Internal Medicine Central Regional Referral Hospital Gelephu Bhutan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-8704

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Introduction: Student stress is an important public health concern. Mindfulness and Therapeutic Yoga Practice ( Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study included 1035 students in Classes IX-XII from four selected secondary schools in Punakha and Pemagatshel, Bhutan, 2025. Schools were purposively selected according to program implementation, and students were randomly selected from eligible student lists. Stress levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and factors associated with high perceived stress were identified using logistic regression. Results: Data from 490 students in schools implementing the program and 545 in schools without the program were analyzed. High perceived stress was reported by 28 (5.87%) students and 33 (6.25%) students, respectively ( Conclusion: Students in schools with and without the program had similar levels of perceived stress. Students in program schools reported generally favorable perceptions and experiences.

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adolescent healthcoping skillsmindfulness‐based cognitive therapystressstudents

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