Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the perceptions and preferences of the dental undergraduate students regarding e-learning during COVID-19 pandemic.
Materials and Methods: A 15-question validated survey was created and electronically circulated among all undergraduate students from first year through internship. The questions were related to their demographic data, knowledge, attitude and preference regarding e-learning. There were 274 responses from students who participated voluntarily. The data collected from their responses were statistically analyzed.
Results: Of the 274 respondents, 54 were males and 220 were females. A maximum response of 38.1% was recorded from fourth year students and minimum response of 5.8% from 1st year students.59.9% of the students had good internet access. 56.6% of them preferred a combination of online and traditional learning. There was no difference in their perception on the basis ofage, gender and clinical exposure.
Conclusion: The results indicate that the overall perception of students was in favor of e-learning with a preference for combination learning.
Impact Factor
2022: 6.012
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