The Psychological Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic

The Psychological Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Turkish Intern Students

At the end of 2019, the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which emerged in China, has become a public health emergency of international concern. Disease outbreaks both affect the physical and psychological health of individuals. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and Covid-19 fear in health sciences intern students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inclusion Criteria for students:

• be over 18 years old
• have taken the professional practice/internship lecture
• be practicing in the hospital
• not have any disease

Inclusion Criteria for control:

• over the age of 18
• without any disease
• who routinely work during the pandemic

Exclusion Criteria:

• body mass index (BMI) <17 kg/m2
• any chronic illness, psychological disorder, and perception problem
• be dental operation or significant damage to the teeth or oral mucosa