scholarly journals Dental education changed by COVID-19: Student’s perceptions and attitudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-Chung Cheng ◽  
Sao-Lun Lu ◽  
Yu-Chun Yen ◽  
Pallop Siewchaisakul ◽  
Amy Ming-Fang Yen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
Dental Professional ◽  
Medical University

Abstract Background Dental students have encountered changes in the teaching format amid the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. This study aims to evaluate the attitudes of dental students of one medical university toward online courses and compare them with those of non-dental students amid the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey with a self-report online questionnaire was conducted at the medical university in May 2020 in Taipei. Students from the School of Dentistry, School of Dental Technology, and School of Oral Hygiene Study were enrolled in our survey. Results In total, 473 students responded to the survey, 318 (67.2%) of whom were dental students. Overall, 366 (77%) students agreed with the change to online learning. Only 10.4% of students thought that dental professional courses with a laboratory format could be changed to online courses. Dental students were significantly more worried than non-dental students about being infected with COVID-19 and about the COVID-19 pandemic continuing. Conclusions In conclusion, changing to online learning seems to be perceived as feasible by students. However, more discussion about changing dental professional courses with a laboratory format to online courses considering the attitudes from students is needed.

scholarly journals Knowledge and preparedness of community pharmacists in the fight against COVID-19 in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 402
Author(s):  
Jimmy Mapenzi Hangoma ◽  
Steward Mudenda ◽  
Mpande Mukumbwa Mwenechanya ◽  
Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Criteria

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severely strained healthcare systems globally. Community pharmacists remain vital health professionals with unique roles in responding to symptoms, supplying medicines and providing health promotion in the communities where they serve. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and preparedness of community pharmacists in the fight against COVID-19 in Zambia.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 registered community pharmacists in Zambia from April to May 2020. A self-administered online questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data using the statistical package for social sciences version 23. All statistical tests were set at 95% confidence level (p&lt;0.05).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> From a total of 393 community pharmacists, 300 participated in the study indicating a response rate of 76.3%. 97% of the pharmacists knew the common signs and symptoms of COVID-19, 83% knew the national guidelines for screening criteria and 93% were aware that a suspected case of COVID-19 presenting to the community pharmacy needed to be alerted to the national response team. Only 59% knew they needed to self-isolate and self-report should they experience symptoms of COVID-19. 85% stated that personal protective equipment was inadequate in the pharmacies they operated from. 60% of the pharmacists were prepared to participate in the frontline fight against COVID-19.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Community pharmacists in Zambia are knowledgeable about COVID-19 signs and symptoms including the technical guidelines on the screening and detection of suspected cases. Community pharmacists are prepared to participate in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia.</p>

scholarly journals Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of nursing students in Japan: protocol for a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e055916
Author(s):  
Jun Kako ◽  
Yoshiyasu Ito ◽  
Kohei Kajiwara ◽  
Yasutaka Kimura ◽  
Takahiro Kakeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic is spreading globally with a high risk of mortality. It is also significantly affecting mental health. For nursing students, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health is predicted to be significant; however, sufficient data have not been obtained. Therefore, this study will aim to assess the mental health of nursing students and evaluate the related factors.Methods and analysisThis proposed study is a cross-sectional survey using a self-report questionnaire. An online questionnaire will be distributed among all nursing students of eight universities in Japan. The survey questionnaire will consist of questions related to demography, life satisfaction, fear of COVID-19, mental health and physical activities. The target sample size is 1300 nursing students. We will calculate descriptive statistics for each measurement item and perform univariate and logistic regression analyses to evaluate the potential risk factors for anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms in nursing students. The strength of association will be assessed using the OR and its 95% CIs. Statistical significance will be set at a p<0.05.Ethics and disseminationThe protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Hyogo on 22 March 2021 (ID: 2020F29). In addition, all of the participating facilities required ethical approval from their local IRBs. The findings will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. We believe that the proposed large-scale investigation of the mental health of nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic and the relationship between mental health and fear of COVID-19 are novel and will be a strength of this study.

scholarly journals Satisfaction from Online Education among Undergraduate Students of Health Sciences in Punjab during Covid-19; An Online Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-85
Author(s):  
Nadia Saleem ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: The lockdown strategy has been implemented globally to contain the spread of current pandemic of COVID-19. Educational institutes around the globe are facing challenges and online learning is being carried out to avoid face to face contact during lockdown. Students have to adapt entirely new methods of learning through information technology. Objective: To assess the satisfaction level of health science students with online learning and use of internet during Covid-19 lock down in Punjab. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Settings: The data was collected from different institutes of Punjab using an online survey. Duration: Three months from May 2020 to July 2020. Methodology: A convenient sample of sample (N) 357 undergraduate medical students were included based on the response submitted through online questionnaire. Volunteer undergraduate students of MBBS, BDS, DPT, and Pharm D were included. The level of satisfaction was measure using Online Learning/Distance Education Questionnaire. Data was evaluated by SPSS version 22. Frequency tables and percentages was used to measure categorical variables. Results: 41 were males and 316 Females with mean age of 20.5±8.5. 15.6% Most of them had taken more than 03 courses online on computer for educational purpose. More than half students responded that they were motivated to attend online lectures. 23.52 % thought that they can pass any course is on internet-based study. 27.45% considered online and in physical classes as same. The access of internet was not issue for 50.98% students and 37.53% think that course can be completed online. Conclusion: The students were satisfied from online education during this time of transition of conventional classes to online classes. More than half of them felt no issue of internet and 37% think that course can be completed in this mode of education.

scholarly journals Dental Students in Germany throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Psychological Assessment and Cross-Sectional Survey

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 611
Author(s):  
Mohamed Mekhemar ◽  
Sameh Attia ◽  
Christof Dörfer ◽  
Jonas Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Financial Risk ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Features ◽  
The Impact ◽  
German Universities

Multiple investigations have reported high psychological distress among students since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak started. This survey examined the associations between psychological features, and several demographic and social factors among dental students in German universities. Dental students registered in German universities nationwide were asked to join this survey via a self-directed online questionnaire, from July 2020 to January 2021. This study assembled data on demographic statistics, the depression anxiety stress scales (DASS-21), and the impact of events scale—revised (IES-R) instrument. The relationships between demographic-related variables and mental consequences of depression, anxiety, stress, intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal were inspected. Two hundred and eleven students contributed to the questionnaire and conveyed overall normal or mild outcomes of depression, anxiety, stress, intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal. In addition, female gender, cardiovascular diseases, smoking habits, and seeing the COVID-19 outbreak as a financial risk were stated as significant related factors (p < 0.05), with increased IES-R and DASS-21 scores. These results highlight the features that should be considered to better protect dental students’ mental health in German universities during the crisis.

scholarly journals Online learning during COVID-19 pandemic - a cross sectional survey of students’ perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1202
Author(s):  
Vemuri V. Rani
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Surgery ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Online Lectures ◽  
The Face

Background: The corona virus pandemic had an impact on the student’s education especially the medical and dental students. There was no option but to continue the education by using the online platforms to take lectures. This survey aims at finding out the students’ perception towards these online classes.Methods: After ethics committee approval, a pre-validated questionnaire was administered as a Google form to the first, second bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MBBS) students and first, second bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) students, data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in Microsoft excel.Results: Out of 400 students who were sent the questionnaire 169 answered, with a response rate of 42.25%. 43 (25.44%) students had responded that the availability of the PowerPoint presentation for future reference makes it better for their study. 59 (34.91%) students said the main problem with the online lectures was Internet connectivity and technical issues /buffering during the class. Mean was 3 and above for three questions regarding the interaction during online classes and missing face to face interaction with both faculty and students.Conclusions: There is a positive attitude towards online learning, but the students miss the face-to-face interaction with the faculty and students. There is a necessity for improving the required infrastructure as well as training the faculty for the use of online platforms for planning and undertaking the sessions in an interactive way keeping in view the future occurrence of similar situations.

scholarly journals Community pharmacists' knowledge and preparedness to participate in the fight against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Zambia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jimmy M Hangoma ◽  
Steward Mudenda ◽  
Mpande Mukumbwa Mwenechanya ◽  
Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frontline Workers

Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has severely strained healthcare systems globally. Community pharmacists remain vital health professionals with unique roles in responding to symptoms, supplying medicines, and providing health promotion in the communities where they serve. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and preparedness of community pharmacists in Zambia as frontline workers in curbing COVID-19. Method: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 registered community pharmacists in Zambia. A self-administered online questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23. Results: From a total of 393 community pharmacists, 300 participated in the study indicating a response rate of 76.3%. 97% of the pharmacists knew the common signs and symptoms of COVID-19, 83% knew the national guidelines for screening criteria, and 93% were aware that a suspected case of COVID-19 presenting to the community pharmacy needed to be alerted to the national response team. Only 59% knew they needed to self-isolate and self-report should they experience symptoms of COVID-19. 85% stated that personal protective equipment was inadequate in the pharmacies they operated from. 60% of the pharmacists were prepared to participate in the frontline fight against COVID-19. Conclusion: Community pharmacists in Zambia are knowledgeable about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, including the technical guidelines on the screening and detection of suspected cases. Community pharmacists are prepared to participate in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia. Keywords: Community Pharmacy, Community Pharmacists, Coronavirus disease 2019, Frontline workers, Pandemic, Preparedness, Zambia

scholarly journals COVID-19 Infection in Academic Dental Hospital Personnel; A Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (20) ◽  
pp. 10911
Author(s):  
Osama Abu-Hammad ◽  
Ahmad Alnazzawi ◽  
Hamzah Babkair ◽  
Safa Jambi ◽  
Maher Mirah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Acute Stage ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Hospital

Background: Close patient contact is an essential component of clinical dental education, which can expose students and faculty to risk of COVID-19 and its sequelae. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey conducted among faculty and clinical students at an academic dental hospital in Al Madinah western Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was distributed to collect data on prevalence, risk factors, clinical manifestations, and long-term health and socioeconomic complications of COVID-19 infection. Results: Prevalence of COVID-19 was 19.6% among a total of 316 students and faculty. Participants cited family and friends as the primary source of infection (40.3%). Among cross-infection control practices, they cited failure to practice distancing as the primary reason for infection transmission (61.3%). The disease was symptomatic in 85.5% of infected personnel. Most frequently reported clinical manifestations were: fever, cough, malaise, and diarrhoea (74.1%, 56.5%, 40.3%, 32.3%, respectively). A proportion of 37.1% of infected personnel stated that they had long COVID-19, and 58.3% of infected students reported deteriorated academic achievement. Conclusions: One in five of clinical dental students and their faculty had COVID-19. Most cases were symptomatic, and a large proportion developed long COVID or adverse socioeconomic consequences. Regardless of the severity of symptoms encountered during the acute stage of COVID-19 infection, all infected dental healthcare personnel should be followed, especially those who report long COVID. Continuous follow-up and assistance for infected students may be warranted to mitigate the potential academic and mental drawbacks caused by the pandemic. Dental schools should adopt clear policies regarding COVID-19 transmission and prevention and should implement them in their infection-control education and training.

scholarly journals Interest and Attitudes of Medical, Dental Students and Graduates Towards Pursuing Career in Basic Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
Emal Heer ◽  
Sohail Saadat ◽  
Omaima Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Positive Response ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Basic Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Interaction ◽  
Attitudes And Perceptions ◽  
Chi Square Test

Objectives:To assess attitudes and perception of medical as well as dental students and graduates about a career in basicsciences from a public sector institute of Karachi. Study design and setting:A cross-sectional survey carried out using an online questionnaire amongst medical and dentalfinal year students and graduates from Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology:Data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 24.0. Chi-square test was used to compare categoricalvariables with likert scale responses regarding attitudes and perceptions about a career in basic sciences. Results:Out of 315 participants, 41.3% showed interest in basic sciencescareer. 46.4% of graduates showed interest inbasic sciences compared to 15.4% of students. Chi-square test did not reveal any significant association between medicaland dental students and graduates and their attitudes and perceptions regarding a career in basic sciences. Conclusion:Overall, a more positive response towards basic sciences was observed in our study, with graduates reportedbeing more attracted to a basic sciences career than students. However, majority believed there is lack of motivation andawareness about this career path, limited career and post-graduation options in basic sciences, no patient interaction and pressure from family creates disinterest in this career.

scholarly journals Cross-sectional Survey on Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
Devaroti Bhattacherjee ◽  
Sajidur Rahman Akash ◽  
Sanjida Islam Saiky ◽  
Nur E Naznin Chaity ◽  
MD. Ariful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Online Application ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teachers And Students

The educational system across the world had drastically been affected due to the pandemic outbreak of COVID-19. In this circumstance, Teaching and learning shifted from traditional way which involves face-to-face interaction among teachers and students physically in a classroom, to online learning either synchronously or asynchronously. Therefore, the aim of this study is to monitor the level of students’ perception towards online learning during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation. The study adopted the way of quantitative approach by conducting a survey which was collected via a standardized online questionnaire. Data collected from 699 respondents were analyzed using SPSS 23 software. In spite of having been failed to get theoretical and practical experience as well as expected results, majority of the respondents had positive perceptions towards online learning and accepted this as the new method of learning with online application tools. The outcomes of the study will facilitate educational institutions and policy makers to take this online learning process to the next level in a prospective way. Keywords: Online Learning, COVID-19, Pandemic, Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Respiratory Symptoms of Exposure to Substances in the Workplace among Bulgarian Dental Students: a Self-report Questionnaire Survey

Folia Medica ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-146
Author(s):  
Iliyana Stoeva ◽  
Maria Dencheva ◽  
Kristina Mircheva ◽  
Atanas Chonin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
National Level ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Medical University

Background: Dental students are at high risk of developing adverse respiratory reactions as a result of their practical work during their dentistry degree program when they come into contact with multiple airborne irritants and allergens.&nbsp; &nbsp; Aim: To estimate the prevalence of respiratory symptoms of exposure to substances in the workplace and associated risk factors in Bulgarian dental students.&nbsp;Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study of dental students at the Plovdiv Medical University and Sofia Medical University was performed by using a self-report questionnaire. A total of 467 dental students completed the questionnaire (response rate 51.8%). &nbsp; Results: The prevalence of self-reported respiratory symptoms related to the pre-clinical and clinical training courses of the dentistry program was 12.4%. According to logistic regression analysis, the most important risk factors for work-related respiratory symptoms were a personal history of allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (odds ratio (OR) 6.34, 95% confidence interval (CI): 3.14-12.78), atopic dermatitis (OR 2.81, 95%CI: 1.26-6.26), and exposure to chemicals from dental environment for more than 6 hours a day (OR 3.60, 95%CI: 1.21-10.70). &nbsp; Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that work-related respiratory symptoms are frequent among dental students and indicate the need for efforts to establish effective primary preventive programs for occupational respiratory disorders at national level.

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