Emotional Intelligence, Depression, Stress and Anxiety Amongst Undergraduate Dental Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Published:2023-02-09
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Volume:68
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ISSN:1661-8564
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Container-title:International Journal of Public Health
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language:
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Short-container-title:Int J Public Health
Author:
Dasor Maryati Md.,Jafridin Anis Aqilah,Azhar Aliatul Afiqah,Asma Alhusna Abang Abdullah,Manivannan Prathap Chandar,Bilal Sobia,Yusof Norashikin,Sabri Budi Aslinie Md.
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to measure depression, anxiety and stress (DAS) among undergraduate dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic, identify key contributing factors of stress and explore the association of emotional intelligence to DAS.Methods: A multi-centre, cross-sectional study was conducted across four universities in Malaysia. The study administered a questionnaire consisting of the validated Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), Dental Environment Stress (DES), Emotional Intelligence Scale (EI) and 10 statements assessing COVID-19 specific potential stressor factors.Results: Participants included 791 students across four universities. Abnormal levels of DAS were identified in 60.6%, 66.8% and 42.6% of the study participants, respectively. “Pressure of performance,” “Faculty administration” and “Self-efficacy belief” were the highest rated stressors. On-time graduation was the main COVID-19 specific stressor factor. EI was negatively correlated with DAS scores (p < 0.001).Conclusion: The levels of DAS during COVID-19 pandemic in this population is high. However, participants with higher EI presented with lower DAS suggesting that EI may be a form of coping resource and should be enhanced in this population.
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Health (social science)
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