A Study on Stress Factors and Coping Methods among Dental Hygiene Students

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to provide the basic data for stress coping intervention research by analyzing stressfactors and coping methods among dental hygiene students. Methods: From October 27 to November 15, 2021, aself-reported survey was conducted among dental hygiene students attending a college located in Area C, who agreedto participate in this study after being informed of its research purpose, method, and ethical considerations. A total of 153responses were finally analyzed. Results: The stress factor analysis results were as follows: In the first grade, the stresslevel was significantly higher in the non-religious group and the lower economic and study levels. The stress-coping be havior was found to be higher in the third grade, and the economic level was higher in the median group (p<.05). Anegative correlation was confirmed between stress factors, emotional relieving coping methods, and wishful thinking cop ing methods (p<.05). Conclusion: It is necessary to identify problems through regular interviews to reduce stress and im prove stress coping methods among dental hygiene students. Hence, stress coping programs and various studies to as sess stress levels should be conducted on an ongoing basis for this audience.