Perceived Impact of the Prolonged COVID-19 Pandemic on Malaysian Medical Students: A Descriptive, Cross-Sectional Study

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

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Patil, Sapna S.¹  Hasamnis, Ameya A.¹  Chinna, Karuthan²  Wei Wei, Nicole Gan¹  Rae Min, Britney Ng¹ 

[1] School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor's University;Faculty of Business and Management, UCSI University

关键词: COVID-19 pandemic;    hardships;    Malaysia;    medical students;   

DOI  :  10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_180_22

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications

【 摘 要 】

Background:  The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an unprecedented disruption in the lives of students and health care systems worldwide. Objectives:  The study explored the impact of the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic among medical students in Malaysia. Methods:  An online, cross-sectional survey was conducted among 397 medical students using Google forms circulated on social networking sites, like WhatsApp. Data were collected on self-reported anxiety and preventive health behaviors, challenges faced in daily activities, perception of e-learning, and changes in social and personal relationships. Results:  As compared to before the advent of the pandemic, 83% of the students were more nervous and anxious, 38% washed their hands more often, and 43% bought more cleaning and hygiene supplies during the pandemic. Forty-two percent of the respondents went out less often, and 73% had lesser in-person social contact with their friends. The majority of students practiced a sedentary lifestyle; 47% snacked more often, and 58% had lesser physical activity. Conclusion:  This study emphasizes the role of the provision of emotional support and strategies to enhance the well-being of medical students.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-SA