Effect of COVID-19 on Medical Intern Students: Bangladesh Perspective

Abstract

To observe and analyze the impact of covid-19 on medical interns based on some factors, such as their career perception, training, mental and physical wellbeing, treating covid-19 patients, and availability of protective gear. We surveyed the medical interns of Bangladesh. We prepared a set of 18 questions based on the factors that have impacted the medical interns. The response of the medical interns was analyzed to check how big of an impact did the pandemic have on the interns. The survey showed a significant effect on the physical and mental health of the interns due to covid-19 compared to other factors. The interns were concerned for their family members at home for the risk they posed to them due to being in close proximity to coronavirus patients during work. The survey revealed no significant impact on the career perception of the interns. However, the interns had a relatively bad training experience. The study clarified the different ways in which medical interns were affected by the pandemic. As the interns were in the frontline of battling this virus and other healthcare workers, they had to face challenges they had not anticipated.