The perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dental undergraduate students in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.

Luigi GeneraliCristina IaniGuido Maria MacalusoLucio MontebugnoliGiuseppe SicilianiUgo Consolo

Published in: European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe (2020)

The results of this survey could be used to train students to a correct risk assessment. Students reported experiencing concern whilst thinking of COVID-19 and 6.5% of them showed symptoms related to high levels of anxiety. These data may guide Universities in trying to reduce students' anxiety by means of correct communication strategies.

Keyphrases

high school
risk assessment
coronavirus disease
sars cov
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
social support
electronic health record
cross sectional
heavy metals
human health