Comparative analysis of stress level and coping strategies due to COVID-19 pandemics among dental students in Indonesia and Vietnam.

Publication date: Jul 30, 2024

This study investigated and compared the perceived stress levels and coping strategies of dental students in Indonesia and Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey was conducted online in 2022 for dental students from the University of Indonesia and Can Tho University, Vietnam (n = 304). Perceived stress levels and coping strategies were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire about student sociodemographic factors, learning experiences, coping strategies, stress-related factors, and stress levels. Data were analyzed using Mann-Whitney, Kruskal Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. This study showed the overall mean stress level was 23. 9 (SD = 5. 63), with a significant difference observed between Indonesian (24. 44, SD = 5. 14) and Vietnamese students (23. 32, SD = 6. 13) (p = 0. 016), indicating potential variations in stress experiences. Key findings include a correlation between living arrangements and stress, as students living independently report higher stress (23. 96, SD = 6. 24) compared to those living with family (23. 95, SD = 5. 29) (p = 0. 018). Fifth-year students exhibit lower stress levels (21. 17, SD = 6. 12) than other grades (p = 0. 026). Multiple training sessions about COVID-19 are associated with better coping strategies (9. 95, SD = 0. 91, p

Concepts Keywords
Dental Coping strategies
Indonesia COVID-19
Pandemic Dental students
University Indonesia
Vietnamese Mental health
Stress related factors
Vietnam

Semantics

Type Source Name
disease MESH COVID-19 pandemics
disease VO report
drug DRUGBANK Tropicamide

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