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 |
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Dental | Coping strategies |
Indonesia | COVID-19 |
Pandemic | Dental students |
University | Indonesia |
Vietnamese | Mental health |
Stress related factors | |
Vietnam |
Semantics
Type | Source | Name |
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disease | MESH | COVID-19 pandemics |
disease | VO | report |
drug | DRUGBANK | Tropicamide |