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. 2022 Dec 8;8(12):e12155. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12155

Table 2.

Individual item analysis of the “experience with online learning scale”.

Statements Strongly disagree/disagree n (%) Not sure n (%) Agree/strongly agree n (%) Mean/SD
All experiences on online learning during COVID-19 break 2727 (61.2) 537 (12.1) 1188 (26.7) 2.39 ± 0.72
1. I had clinical interactions with patients during online learning 217 (68.2) 70 (22.0) 31 (9.7) 2.06 ± 1.02
2. It's easy to have group discussions during online learning 199 (62.6) 45 (14.2) 74 (23.3) 2.36 ± 1.16
3. I enjoyed interactions with tutors during online learning 151 (47.5) 55 (17.3) 112 (35.2) 2.72 ± 1.21
4. I did not feel anxious during online learning sessions 102 (32.1) 48 (15.1) 168 (52.8) 3.15 ± 1.25
5. Online learning helped me to understand both theory & practical sessions better than classroom lessons 254 (79.9) 27 (8.5) 37 (11.6) 1.78 ± 1.06
6. I found online learning sessions convenient than classroom lessons 261 (82.1) 29 (9.1) 28 (8.8) 1.80 ± 1.03
7. I always attended online classes without fail 205 (64.5) 24 (7.5) 89 (28.0) 2.46 ± 1.23
8. I felt tutors were trained well before conducting E-learning sessions 126 (39.6) 74 (23.3) 118 (37.1) 2.86 ± 1.32
9. Online learning enhanced speedy completion of the syllabus. 155 (48.7) 45 (14.2) 118 (37.1) 2.74 ± 1.38
10. We had no internet challenges during online learning 132 (41.5) 7 (2.2) 179 (56.3) 3.25 ± 1.68
11. I will prefer online learning to traditional classroom learning 261 (82.1) 13 (4.1) 44 (13.8) 1.85 ± 1.14
12. I did not feel increased eye strains due to online learning sessions 149 (46.9) 60 (18.9) 109 (34.3) 2.71 ± 1.21
13. Online learning is cheaper compared to classroom learning. 262 (82.4) 28 (8.8) 28 (8.8) 1.69 ± 0.98
14. It was easy for me to acquire communication equipment for online learning. 253 (79.6) 12 (3.8) 53 (16.7) 1.98 ± 1.13

Prevalence of respondents with score >2.39 = 42.8% (95% C.I = 37.3–48.2).