8. IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC ON THE ACTIVITIES OF 6TH YEAR STUDENTS, THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021 OF THE VIET NAM UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE
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Abstract
Objective: To describe the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the activities of 6th-year students at Viet Nam University of Traditional Medicine, the academic year 2020-2021.
Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 629 6th years students at Viet Nam University of Traditional Medicine in the academic year 2020-2021. The study period was from Mar 2021 to Nov 2021.
Results: 54.7% of students were greatly affected in their daily activities. Students’ communication subjects during the social distancing period include 93.6% communication with family members, 76.2% communication with someone living with the student. Students’ daily habits have changed in many aspects, including: medical declaration (94.4%), only leaving home when necessary (93.8%), hand washing habit (88.4%), surface hygiene (86.6%) and wearing a mask (84.9%).
Conclusion: COVID-19 epidemic has greatly affected the students’ activities, leading to changes in communication and daily living habits.
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Keywords
COVID-19 epidemic, activities, 6th year students, Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine.
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