Table 3.
Coping Strategies Among Public Health and Preventive Medicine Students During COVID-19 Pandemic (N=563)
| Brief COPE Subscales | Mean | Standard Deviation |
|---|---|---|
| Avoidant coping | 1.84 | 0.44 |
| Self-distraction | 2.89 | 0.68 |
| Denial | 1.56 | 0.69 |
| Substance use | 1.10 | 0.36 |
| Behavioral disengagement | 1.57 | 0.64 |
| Venting | 2.06 | 0.72 |
| Self-blame | 1.88 | 0.83 |
| Approach coping | 2.74 | 0.53 |
| Active coping | 3.00 | 0.67 |
| Use of emotional support | 2.38 | 0.86 |
| Use of instrumental support | 2.44 | 0.82 |
| Positive reframing | 2.94 | 0.75 |
| Planning | 2.55 | 0.65 |
| Acceptance | 3.15 | 0.69 |
| Humor | 1.66 | 0.72 |
| Religion | 1.83 | 0.89 |