Correlation of stress and work load in dental students during clinical academic years

Duarte, Carolina; Zakaria, Hala; Mahdi, Eman; Othman, Shato; Ali, Noura

doi:10.4103/hmj.hmj_33_19

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“…University students of all majors are exposed to significant levels of stressors, that are thought to be associated with their academic load [1][2][3][4]. Healthcare students are a very important student subgroup that might face unique kinds of stressors related to their academic and clinical activities, financial responsibilities, and social commitments.…”

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Healthcare students’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown and distance learning

Almhdawi

Alazrai

Obeidat

et al. 2021

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BACKGROUND: The sudden shift into distance learning during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown might have impacted university students’ well-being. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate undergraduate healthcare university students’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and its predictors during COVID-19. METHODS: A cross-sectional study used an online self-administered questionnaire. The study targeted undergraduate medical, dental, pharmacy, and nursing students at Jordanian universities. Data collected included demographics,12-item Short Form health survey (SF-12), students’ evaluation of distance learning, Neck Disability Index (NDI), Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21), and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Descriptive analyses were conducted to summarize primary outcome measures data. Predictors of HRQoL were determined using a multiple variable regression analysis. RESULTS: In total, 485 university students successfully completed this study with a mean age of 20.6 (±2.0). Participants’ HRQoL level measured by SF-12 mean scores were 66.5 (±20.2) for physical health component and 44.8 (±21.2) for mental health component. The regression model explained 65.5% of the variation (r2 = 0.655, F = 127.8, P < 0.001) in participants’ HRQoL. Factors significantly associated with HRQoL included depression, neck disability index score, stress, health self-evaluation, average of satisfaction with distance learning, IPAQ score, and weekly studying hours. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that healthcare students had a relatively low level of HRQoL during COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. Academic and non-academic factors associated with HRQoL were identified and should be considered by healthcare educational institutions for better academic planning in future similar pandemics.

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Healthcare students’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown and distance learning

Almhdawi

Alazrai

Obeidat

et al. 2021

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“…[16][17][18] Also, excessive workload during the years of clinical education can cause stress and mood conditions. 19 The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the prominent factors affecting individual's mental health, a phenomenon observed among dental students as well. 20,21 In a metaanalysis study, the prevalence of depression in dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic was reported to be 37%.…”

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“…Therefore, it is crucial to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that accommodates the diverse needs of students 16–18 . Also, excessive workload during the years of clinical education can cause stress and mood conditions 19 …”

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The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorder among dental students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Moradi,

Fateh,

Movahed

et al. 2024

Journal of Dental Education

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BackgroundDespite the increasing concern, the literature lacks a comprehensive synthesis of the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances among dental students.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review following Cochrane Manual for Systematic Reviews of Interventions and PRISMA guidelines. Our search, spanning databases like Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus, covered data until June 5, 2023. A random effect model was utilized for the meta‐analysis.ResultsFrom 508 initially identified articles, 45 studies met eligibility criteria. The pooled prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders among dental students was estimated as follows: depression [38%, 95% confidence interval (CI): 32%–44%; I2 = 98%], anxiety [48%, 95% CI: 41%–55%; I2 = 97.7%], and sleep disorders [31%, 95% CI: 24%–38%; I2 = 85.7%]. Subgroup analyses based on geographical regions and assessment scales revealed significant between‐subgroup differences. Meta‐regression identified associations between the prevalence of depression and the year of publication and between the prevalence of anxiety and total sample size, participant age, and year of publication. Publication bias assessments demonstrated a lack of significant bias, strengthening the validity of the findings.ConclusionsThe prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in dental students is significant. This study highlighted the need for targeted interventions and support systems within dental education to alleviate the mental health challenges students face, ultimately ensuring their well‐being and competence as future healthcare providers. Further research should explore the effectiveness of interventions in this population.

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Correlation of stress and work load in dental students during clinical academic years

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Healthcare students’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown and distance learning

Healthcare students’ mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown and distance learning

The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and sleep disorder among dental students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

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