Learning on Lockdown: A Study on Medical Student Wellness, Coping Mechanisms and Motivation during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic forced drastic changes to the educational settings and living conditions of medical students nationwide. Due to the sudden onset of remote learning, drastic educational changes likely induced fear and anxiety among students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess medical students' academic and personal wellbeing, coping mechanisms, and motivation during the Stay at Home order through a survey-based study.