- Marmara Medical Journal
- Vol: 36 Issue: 1
- Medical students’ knowledge of the disease, frequency of depression, anxiety, stress symptoms, and r...
Medical students’ knowledge of the disease, frequency of depression, anxiety, stress symptoms, and related factors in the COVID-19 pandemic: A web-based questionnaire
Authors : Esra Cinar Tanriverdi, Mustafa Bayraktar, Suat Sincan, Kamber Kasali, Yasemin Cayir, Mine Sahingoz, Zulal Ozkurt
Pages : 140-148
Doi:10.5472/marumj.1244747
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Publication Date : 2023-01-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the level of knowledge of medical students about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), to investigate the frequency of depression, anxiety, stress symptoms and related factors. Materials and Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study conducted with 904 volunteer medical students. Data were collected with an online questionnaire, including sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge about COVID-19, the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Results: Mean age was 21.3±2.2 years, and 54% of them (n=488) were female. Fifty five percent (n=497) thought that their level of knowledge about COVID-19 was sufficient, and 94.6% (n=846) were concerned about the disruption of their education. Their knowledge level was found to be 15.09±2.43 points out of 23 points. The depression, anxiety and stress symptoms were found in 64.9%, 70.4% and 34.1% of participants, respectively. The risk of anxiety (OR=0.51, 95%CI=0.94, p=0.020) and depression (OR=0.95, 95%CI=1.15, p=0.025) were higher in women. Those with a high fear of transmitting the COVID-19 infection to their relatives had higher symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. (p<0.001). Conclusion: Medical students have a good knowledge level of COVID-19. However, they experience high levels of anxiety, stress and depression symptoms; and concerned about the disruption of their education.Keywords : Medical student, COVID-19, Pandemic, Depression, Stress, Anxiety