The evaluation of psychological state of dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Yi̇ldi̇ri̇m, Tuba Talo; Ataş, Osman

doi:10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0069

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“…Considering that more than half of the students were attending courses related to heath science such as physical education, coach or physiotherapy, those results could be compared to students of medical studies. Results of students from this study are similar to those of German medical students, with a mean of 45.12 [30], dentistry students from Turkey with a mean score of 49.96 for females and 50.26 for males [31] or Spanish nursing students with scores exceeding a mean of 50 points [32]. Students of non-health related curriculums also had elevated STAI results, whereas Turkish female students had mean scores of 45.28 and males of 41.29 points [33]; Italian students had a mean score of 49.8 points [34].…”

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Social Support and Dietary Habits as Anxiety Level Predictors of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency concern and a challenge to students’ mental health due to changes in education and social isolation. The aim of this research was to expand knowledge about the relations that shape the level of anxiety amongst men and women who are studying during the pandemic in terms of the relations towards their sense of social support and their nutritional behaviors. A State–Trait Anxiety Inventory was used to measure anxiety level, alongside supplementary questions such as the feeling of support from close ones, concentration of attention on nutrition during the pandemic and externally derived factors (university, specialization). Analysis of the regression was applied to the examination of the dependency between the anxiety level (in both forms of its occurrence—as state-anxiety and as trait-anxiety). We observed that the pandemic situation affected a level of state-anxiety above average (mean value of 46–48 points) even when students felt social support. Nutrition habits and chosen education type are associated with trait-anxiety level, which was also elevated (mean values of 49–50 points). Chosen factors had a partial influence on the anxiety level of students, therefore their mental health should concern shaping positive nutrition habits and social support.

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Social Support and Dietary Habits as Anxiety Level Predictors of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…Interestingly, higher stress was found in students who lived with family com- pared to all other living situations. This was similar to findings in a sample of dental students in Turkey (Yildirm & Atas, 2021) and is possibly related to dental students fear of infecting family members with the COVID-19 virus. The GATE program allows students to complete their dental programme with free tuition.…”

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Psychological Impact and Coping Strategies of Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of the curriculum of dental schools. The psychological impact and coping strategies of dental students in Trinidad and Tobago are a matter of concern. In this study, dental students were asked to evaluate their mental health and coping strategies regarding COVID-19. Methods: A survey was conducted using an online platform. Demographic data was collected and the psychological impact was assessed. Participants were also questioned on their coping strategies. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Mann-Whitney test and a logistic regression were performed. Results: A total of 108 out of 137 students participated. Their mean age was 22.96 years. High levels of stress (59.26%), anxiety (64.81%) and depression (76.85%) were observed among dental students. Nationality and gender played a significant role in the students' mental health scores. Female students were more likely to experience stress, anxiety and depression than males (exp[β] = −0.38, −0.21, and −2.31). There were various coping mechanisms deployed by dental students. Conclusion: The elevated levels of stress, anxiety and depression in these dental students emphasize the need for psychological intervention.

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“…A large study on 2534 university students in the United States highlighted that the majority of the respondents, 45%, experienced a high psychological impact from COVID-19 [23]. Furthermore, a Turkish study on a population of dental students reported higher anxiety scores in females and clinical students [24]. The data obtained with this present study, while limited, suggests that the most significant source of feelings of fear and insecurity in students was the introduction of a very radical public health policy/measure, i.e., the lockdown.…”

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Education: An Online Survey of Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes

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Purpose: Dental education institutions worldwide experienced disruptive changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with a rapid switch to the online learning format. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental education and evaluates the perceptions and attitudes of students towards the introduction of online learning in the School of Dental Medicine in Zagreb, Croatia. Methods: A survey was conducted on a population of undergraduate students. It was comprised of perceptions and attitudes of students on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their psychoemotional status, changes introduced in the educational system, and online learning in particular. Results: Of the 352 students that completed the survey, 66.2% of students reported being psychoemotionally affected by the lockdown. The most significant impact of the switch from in-person to online learning was observed in terms of missing contact with lecturers (60.3%) and peers (90.3%) and loss of practical courses, regarding which 65% of students agreed that they could not be compensated. While only 36.1% reported that online teaching fully met their expectations, the majority of the students (61.9%) agreed that online lectures were as valuable as in-person lectures and that the theoretical courses could be carried out online in the future as well (69.9%). Conclusions: Students reported relative satisfaction with changes in the learning format and a positive attitude towards online learning; however, several challenges and obstacles were identified.

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The evaluation of psychological state of dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 19 publications

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Social Support and Dietary Habits as Anxiety Level Predictors of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Support and Dietary Habits as Anxiety Level Predictors of Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Psychological Impact and Coping Strategies of Dental Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Education: An Online Survey of Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes

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