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Perceptions of dental students towards online education during the COVID-19 pandemic

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the usage habits, attitudes, and perceptions of undergraduate dental students toward distance (online) learning and identified variables related to those attitudes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 1,605 undergraduate dental students who participated voluntaril...

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Autores principales: Sarialioglu Gungor, Ayca, Sesen Uslu, Yesim, Donmez, Nazmiye
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8547755/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34746783
http://dx.doi.org/10.26650/eor.2021869185
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Sumario:PURPOSE: This study evaluated the usage habits, attitudes, and perceptions of undergraduate dental students toward distance (online) learning and identified variables related to those attitudes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 1,605 undergraduate dental students who participated voluntarily. The data collection tool consisted of a distance learning attitude scale, a questionnaire on personal information, and open-ended questions. The perceptions of dental students to distance education according to the year and type of dental school they attended were evaluated. RESULTS: Most students expressed that distance learning in dental courses was not as effective as traditional face-to-face education (59.1%, n=949). While students studying at state universities had a more negative view of distance education, the satisfaction scores of the first-year students were found to be significantly lower than the other students (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Dental students were generally unhappy with the interruption of traditional education caused by COVID-19 and having to continue their education online. However, under the circumstances, they saw it as an advantage allowing them to continue their education and avoid a complete suspension.