Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Dental Students’ – An Interventional Study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Psychological Impact of Covid-19 on Dental Students’ – An Interventional Study

Published:2023-11-07 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:0976-4879
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Author:

Singh Shweta¹,Saxena Tanushri²,Rahat Aamna²,Dwivedi Devangi³,Ahmad Shomaila¹,Tiwari Kanak¹

Affiliation:

1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Saraswati Dental College and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

2. Department of Dentistry, Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India

3. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, BBD College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: COVID-19 pandemic impacts not only the physical health but also the mental health of every individual. Aim and Objectives: To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of college students. Method: An online survey was conducted using convenience sampling on 512 participants. The student’s mental health was assessed by using DASS 21 analysis and sleep patterns were recorded on the PSQI scale. Result: The overall effect of the pandemic on the mental health of college students was affected to varying degrees. On comparing all variables of DASS analyses, it was found that of the 512 college students, 57.4% were depressed and 51.6% fell into the anxious category. Conclusion: It is concluded that young adults experienced increases in anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms during this pandemic.

Publisher

Medknow

Subject

General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Bioengineering,General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Bioengineering

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