Stress, Anxiety and Depression Among Radiography Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:This study aims to evaluate the psychological impact of COVID-19 emergency period on a sample of Radiography students. METHODS:Levels of anxiety, stress, and depression were measured in a sample of 206 Greek Radiography students, using the DASS scale. RESULTS: Radiography students reported moderate levels of stress anxiety and depression. The 27,7% for depression scale, 20,4% for anxiety and 15% stress found to have extremely severe levels. 48% of the sample declared dissatised and 16,1% very dissatised from the teaching method and 83% from our sample declared that prefer traditional classroom lesson. These perceptions of the students about the effectiveness of the distant educational method have signicant differences in all subscales. CONCLUSION: The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Radiography students' education and mental health are undeniable. Academics should discuss future strategies to address problems that arise.