Psychological impact of Covid-19 on Dental Students' – An interventional study

Autor: Shweta Singh, Tanushri Saxena, Aamna Rahat, Devangi Dwivedi, Shomaila Ahmad, Kanak Tiwari
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 403-405 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0975-7406
DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_631_23
Popis: 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.
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