IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ONLINE LEARNING, MENTAL HEALTH AND FOOD CHOICES OF PARAMEDICAL DEGREE STUDENTS

Many universities and institutions worldwide suspended classroom teaching due to the COVID 19 pandemic and switched to online teaching. The present cross-sectional study das carried out to analyze the effect if COVID-19 lockdown on the academic performance of paramedical students. Paramedical students were invited to answers on google form questionnaire. Online E-learning is the educational usage of electronical device, tools and internet means et al.2009. In the current research study higher than 90 % of the students shifted to traditional foods with least use of junk foods. Online learning education can be improved by making it more interactive, giving concise knowledge, and providing 3D virtual tools to mimic the real situation.      

Keywords:  COVID-19, E-Learning, Mental health, Food choices.