Impacts of the Covid‐19 pandemic on the health of university students

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 36(3), P. 618 - 627

Published: March 11, 2021

Abstract The Covid‐19 pandemic caused by the novel Sars‐CoV‐2 coronavirus, has resulted in millions of deaths and disruption to daily life across globe. University students have been additionally affected a sudden move online learning, closure campuses dramatic societal changes that upended their experiences higher education. Here we focus on physical mental health consequences for this population sector during 2020, interdependencies these impacts. We survey challenges infection control monitoring disease dynamics student communities. Finally, explore psychological problems exacerbated evaluate underlying factors are most relevant students.

Language: Английский

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Factors Influencing Students’ Behavior and Attitude towards Online Education during COVID-19

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(13), P. 7469 - 7469

Published: July 4, 2021

Universities around the world have faced a new pandemic, forcing closure of campuses that are now conducting educational activities on online platforms. The paper presents survey about students behavior and attitudes towards education in pandemic period from Technical University Cluj Napoca, Romania. A group 300 participated. questionnaire was structured four parts to determine student’s individual characteristics, needs, students’ knowledge using virtual platforms quality preferences for education. said situation is beneficial 78% them. total 41.7% percent appreciated teachers’ teaching skills courses since beginning 18.7% additional materials study support their However, found stressful, but preferred assessment evaluation. This has led stage Education 4.0, education, need harmonize methods with requirements generations.

Language: Английский

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Compliance with the main preventive measures of COVID‐19 in Spain: The role of knowledge, attitudes, practices, and risk perception

Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 69(4)

Published: Nov. 3, 2021

In epidemics such as COVID-19, major changes need to be made the population's behavior prevent infection and stop disease transmission. The three most recommended preventive measures are wearing a mask, washing hands with soap or hydroalcoholic gel, watching an interpersonal distance of at least two meters (3W) from other people. This study aimed assess adherence these COVID-19-related its association knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, practices in Spain. COSMO-Spain survey, based on WHO Behavioral Insights questionnaire was conducted general Spanish population using online (n = 1,033). Sociodemographic, practices, perception variables were included. A multivariable logistic regression model carried out evaluate factors associated compliance measures. Half respondents (49.8%) women median age 45 (Inter-quartile Range, IR 21) years. regression, 3W being over years; knowing about how COVID-19 spreads masks properly; appropriate attitudes towards (greater agreement mandatory mask use); high (feeling that coronavirus is spreading rapidly, concerned non-mask wearers), against staying home. Adequate determinants compliance. Developing effective health education programs frequent communication strategies necessary, particularly for those who adhere less

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Covid-19 and Associated Factors Among University Students in Mizan Tepi University, 2020

Infection and Drug Resistance, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: Volume 14, P. 349 - 360

Published: Feb. 1, 2021

Background: A coronavirus pandemic has reached all over the world. It is a highly contagious virus spreading from human to by respiratory droplet infection and close contact. Applying preventive measures very important in tackling spread of disease since there no curative antiviral drug. The impacted different institutions including university. To overcome impact, students are resuming face education applying Covid-19. This study undertaken assess KAP Mizan Tepi University, 2020. Materials Methods: cross-sectional was conducted among 402 randomly selected participants. structured questionnaire used collect data December 1– 10/2020. Data were entered into Epidata 3.1 exported SPSS version 21 for analysis. Bivariate multivariate logistic regressions analyses. p-value less than 0.05 identify significant variables regression Results: In this study, 47%, 54%, 42.8% had good knowledge, positive attitude, practice towards Covid-19, respectively. Being health sciences (AOR= 2.983, 95% CI (1.869, 4.763)) significantly associated with knowledge. 1.86, (1.169, 2.970)), female sex (AOR=0.628, (0.405, 0.975)), at least one parent having diploma or degree 0.455, (0.236, 0.878)), 1000– 1500 ETB monthly income 0.403, (0.189, 0.856)) students' attitude. rural residence (AOR = 1.740, (1.136, 2.663)), knowledge (AOR=1.893, (1.2322.909)), attitude ((AOR=2.676, (1.745, 4.105)) positively practice. Conclusion: Covid-19 low. student an explanatory variable better Sex, being science college student, parents' educational status, predictors Residency, independent Awareness creation on behaviors recommended. Keywords: practice, University

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and practices of United Arab Emirates medical and health sciences students: A cross sectional study

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. e0246226 - e0246226

Published: May 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is the largest viral of 21st century. We aimed to study knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among medical health sciences students in United Arab Emirates (UAE). performed a cross-sectional between 2 June 19 August 2020. survey was distributed online using Survey Monkey. It conducted English comprised two parts: socio-demographic characteristics, KAP towards COVID-19. 712 responses questionnaire were collected. 90% respondents (n = 695) undergraduate students, while 10% 81) postgraduates. majority (87%, n 647) stated that they obtained information from multiple reliable sources. They highly knowledgeable about pandemic, but 76% 539) did not recognize its routes transmission. Medical significantly more compared with allied (P<0.0001, Mann Whitney U test) there no difference knowledge postgraduate (P 0.14, test). thought could be done mitigate situation (66.2% 51.6%, p 0.002 Fisher’s Exact 63% 431) worried getting infection, 92% 633)) family member infected virus. 97% 655) took precautions when accepting home deliveries, 94% 637) had been washing their hands frequently, 95% 643) wearing face masks. In conclusion, UAE showed high levels good attitudes pandemic. Nevertheless, themselves or members becoming infected. which reflected opinion can effects.

Language: Английский

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Adapting Legal Education for the Changing Landscape of Regional Emerging Economies: A Dynamic Framework for Law Majors

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 10227 - 10256

Published: Oct. 2, 2023

Language: Английский

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EXPLORING SOCIAL INFLUENCE FACTORS IN UNIVERSITY CHOICE DECISIONS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

Cultural Communication And Socialization Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 4(1), P. 13 - 17

Published: March 17, 2023

This qualitative study aims to explore the social influence factors that shape university choice decisions among college students in Bangladesh. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 30 from five different regions The findings suggest factors, particularly family and parental influence, play a significant role shaping decisions. Peer teachers counselors media cultural societal also found be important factors. These have implications for universities, policymakers, other stakeholders who seek attract retain students. Understanding students’ decision-making can inform development of targeted marketing recruitment strategies policies promote educational equity access.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge and preventive actions toward COVID-19, vaccination intent, and health literacy among educators in Japan: An online survey

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(9), P. e0257552 - e0257552

Published: Sept. 20, 2021

Countermeasures against the spread of COVID-19 have become an urgent issue in educational settings, where many group activities are necessary. Educators key to preventing settings. Infection prevention behavior requires comprehensive and complex measures such as self-restraint. disinfection care, hand washing, wearing masks recommendation implementation vaccination. Improvement knowledge, skills, preventive actions educators vis-à-vis could allow for continued provision services while ensuring safety Therefore, objective this study was explore knowledge regarding vaccination awareness provide appropriate support educators. The used data collected from 1,000 Japanese January 2021 when third wave viral infections spread. Online surveys multivariate linear regression analysis were determine age whether respondents being cared by a doctor. We investigated effects factors on educators’ willingness be vaccinated changes their behavior. This found that age, gender, respondent under physician’s health literacy, affected receive vaccinations engage actions. also suggests reliability national government public relations efforts is lower than local information family physicians, pharmacies, mass media. It therefore necessary reexamine how disseminated increase degree trust among public. findings revealed importance improving literacy educators, not only during initial outbreak, but subsequent period pandemic life.

Language: Английский

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Demystifying knowledge hiding in academic roles in higher education

Journal of Business Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 137, P. 206 - 221

Published: Aug. 25, 2021

Language: Английский

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Lingering effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of first-year university students in Japan

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. e0262550 - e0262550

Published: Jan. 12, 2022

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is continuing unabated in Japan, as of October 2021. We aimed to compare first-year university students’ psychological distress before the 2019, during 2020, and one year after onset pandemic, Methods study conducted online surveys over three years from April May each year. Participants were 400 students 766 738 examined differences scores on Counseling Center Assessment Psychological Symptoms—Japanese version (CCAPS-Japanese) between using a one-way analysis variance, CCAPS-Japanese critical items chi-squared test residual analysis. Results average Depression Generalized Anxiety subscale 2021 significantly higher than those but remained same 2019. Academic Distress score 2020 was worst compared Meanwhile, number who experienced severe suicidal ideation increased by Conclusion mean mental health worsened COVID-19 recovered pre-pandemic level next two years. However, high-risk with continued increase. A system required for early detection support at high risk issues.

Language: Английский

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