Table 2 Perception and attitudes toward the impact of COVID-19
Items | All n (%) | Mainland Chinese students n (%) | Non-Mainland Chinese students n (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Endodontic study | ||||
2-1. I think that the COVID-19 impact my choice of selecting endodontics as a future employment direction | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 119 (55.3) | 37 (41.7) | 82 (65.1) | 0.001** |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 96 (44.7) | 52 (58.3) | 44 (34.9) | |
2-2. I think that the COVID-19 affect me to learn endodontics | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 81 (37.7) | 25 (28.1) | 56 (44.4) | 0.015* |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 134 (62.3) | 64 (71.9) | 70 (55.6) | |
2-3. I think that the COVID-19 has an impact on the development of endodontic | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 143 (66.5) | 47 (52.8) | 96 (76.2) | < 0.001*** |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 72 (33.5) | 42 (47.2) | 30 (23.8) | |
Mental Health and knowledge | ||||
2-4. I’m pessimistic about the development of COVID-19 | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 109 (50.7) | 39 (43.8) | 70 (55.6) | 0.09 |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 106 (49.3) | 50 (56.2) | 56 (44.4) | |
2-5. I’m actively gather the latest medical information about COVID-19 and in-depth knowledge | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 127 (59.1) | 53 (59.6) | 74 (58.7) | 0.904 |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 88 (40.9) | 36 (40.4) | 52 (41.3) | |
Social Network and Behavior | ||||
2-6. The COVID-19 affected my original plans for choosing a career in the future | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 100 (46.5) | 34 (38.2) | 66 (52.4) | 0.04* |
Disagree/ Strongly Disagree | 115 (53.5) | 55 (61.8) | 60 (47.6) | |
2-7. The COVID-19 changed my social interaction | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 187 (87.0) | 74 (83.1) | 113 (89.7) | 0.161 |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 28 (13.0) | 15 (16.9) | 13 (10.3) | |
2-8. The COVID-19 changed my way of relaxing | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 173 (80.5) | 67 (75.3) | 106 (84.1) | 0.107 |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 42 (19.5) | 22 (24.7) | 20 (15.9) | |
2-9. The COVID-19 changed my personal hygiene | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 168 (78.1) | 62 (69.7) | 106 (84.1) | 0.011* |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 47 (21.9) | 27 (31.3) | 20 (15.9) | |
Attitudes | ||||
2-10. I’m worried about being infected with COVID-19 | ||||
Strongly Agree/Agree | 122 (56.7) | 43 (48.3) | 79 (62.7) | 0.036* |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 93 (43.3) | 46 (51.7) | 47 (37.3) | |
2-11. I’m worried that COVID-19 will continue | ||||
Strongly Agree/Agree | 170 (79.1) | 73 (82.0) | 97 (77.0) | 0.371 |
Disagree / Strongly Disagree | 45 (20.9) | 16 (18.0) | 29 (23.0) | |
2-12. The COVID-19 has a greater impact on my learning emotions | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 137 (63.7) | 47 (52.8) | 90 (71.4) | 0.005** |
Disagree/ Strongly Disagree | 78 (36.3) | 42 (47.2) | 36 (28.6) | |
2-13. I’m worried that COVID-19 create financial pressure for my school studies | ||||
Strongly Agree/ Agree | 140 (65.1) | 53 (59.6) | 87 (69.0) | 0.15 |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree | 75 (34.9) | 36 (40.4) | 39 (31.0) | |