The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey

Background: Canadian medical school curriculums have undergone major restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study’s goal was to assess the perceived impact of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing. Methods: An online survey was distributed to Canadian medical students...

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Autores principales:	Hassan ElHawary, Ali Salimi, Natasha Barone, Peter Alam, Stephanie Thibaudeau
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Publicado:	Canadian Medical Education Journal 2021
Materias:	Education (General) L7-991 Medicine (General) R5-920
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:1681e0cfcb774a8388af0e160f51d7812021-12-01T22:35:52ZThe effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey10.36834/cmej.712611923-1202https://doaj.org/article/1681e0cfcb774a8388af0e160f51d7812021-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/71261https://doaj.org/toc/1923-1202 Background: Canadian medical school curriculums have undergone major restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study’s goal was to assess the perceived impact of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing. Methods: An online survey was distributed to Canadian medical students. Descriptive analyses and ANOVAs were used to assess changes in mental health, health habits and quality of education during the pandemic. Results: 248 medical students from 13 schools across Canada participated in this study. 74% reported a reduction in the quality of their education since COVID-19. 58% of students found online to be inferior to in-person teaching. 65% of students had more time for wellness and leisure activities, about half of the cohort felt more depressed (48%) and lonelier (52%). Student’s overall health habits worsened after the start of the pandemic (F=37.4, p < 0.001). Alcohol drinking, time spent seated, and screen time also increased since the pandemic (p < 0.001). During the pandemic, students with a prior history of depression or anxiety expressed increased depressive symptoms (66% vs. 42%, p =0.003), increased anxiety (69% vs. 41%, p < 0001), worse sleep quality (34% vs. 18%, p = 0.031), and poorer quality of life (55% vs. 65%, p = 0.024) versus those with no prior history. Conclusion: Canadian medical student’s education and wellbeing has been negatively impacted during the pandemic. Hassan ElHawaryAli SalimiNatasha BaronePeter AlamStephanie ThibaudeauCanadian Medical Education JournalarticleEducation (General)L7-991Medicine (General)R5-920ENCanadian Medical Education Journal, Vol 12, Iss 3 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Education (General) L7-991 Medicine (General) R5-920 Hassan ElHawary Ali Salimi Natasha Barone Peter Alam Stephanie Thibaudeau The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey
description	Background: Canadian medical school curriculums have undergone major restructuring during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study’s goal was to assess the perceived impact of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing. Methods: An online survey was distributed to Canadian medical students. Descriptive analyses and ANOVAs were used to assess changes in mental health, health habits and quality of education during the pandemic. Results: 248 medical students from 13 schools across Canada participated in this study. 74% reported a reduction in the quality of their education since COVID-19. 58% of students found online to be inferior to in-person teaching. 65% of students had more time for wellness and leisure activities, about half of the cohort felt more depressed (48%) and lonelier (52%). Student’s overall health habits worsened after the start of the pandemic (F=37.4, p < 0.001). Alcohol drinking, time spent seated, and screen time also increased since the pandemic (p < 0.001). During the pandemic, students with a prior history of depression or anxiety expressed increased depressive symptoms (66% vs. 42%, p =0.003), increased anxiety (69% vs. 41%, p < 0001), worse sleep quality (34% vs. 18%, p = 0.031), and poorer quality of life (55% vs. 65%, p = 0.024) versus those with no prior history. Conclusion: Canadian medical student’s education and wellbeing has been negatively impacted during the pandemic.
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title	The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey
title_short	The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey
title_full	The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey
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The effect of COVID-19 on medical students’ education and wellbeing: a cross-sectional survey

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