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Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Students’ Mental Health Status and Perception of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine
- Source :
- COVID, Vol 4, Iss 8, Pp 1128-1138 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2024.
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Abstract
- The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted dental education significantly, forcing adaptations in both didactic and clinical curricula. This study evaluates the impact of COVID-19 on dental students’ mental health and perceptions of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. An anonymous online survey was administered to dental students at Roseman University of Health Sciences, focusing on health experiences and vaccination perceptions. Results showed 56.8% of students were concerned about their emotional health, 82.1% felt stressed, and 60.6% felt depressed. About 81.9% received the vaccine, with 75.5% believing it effective, though only 55.3% supported mandatory vaccination. The pandemic negatively impacted students’ emotional health, indicating a need for institutional mental health support. This study was conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and findings relate specifically to that period. Further research can focus on investigation of reasonings behind the sentiments.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26738112
- Volume :
- 4
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- COVID
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.76b9fd2ab82148d39ff83b580dc956e4
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/covid4080078