Depression and Anxiety of Portuguese University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study about Prevalence and Associated Factors

Depression and Anxiety, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 12, 2024

The mental health of university students has worsened over time, and it is young people who have suffered the most from COVID-19 pandemic in terms health. Anxiety depression are common symptoms reported by often cause disabilities, either academic performance or other spheres life. aim this study was to both assess prevalence depressive anxiety Portuguese analyze factors associated with these symptoms. A quantitative cross-sectional a sample 3,399 seven higher education institutions conducted. following questionnaires were used: generalized disorder assessment scale (GAD-7), patient questionnaire (PHQ-9), study-created sociodemographic questionnaire. Kendall correlation coefficient, chi-square test independence, Spearman Shapiro-Wilk test, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon Kruskall-Wallis used association between variables. statistical analysis done using software R Statistics (Version 4.0.4), significance level 0.05. Mild severe 75% participants, 61.2% described mild Of sample, 19.5% previous diagnosis disorder, 38.7% diagnosed after began. Additionally, 23% taking medication for issues, 26.7% had considered self-harm harbored thoughts being "better off dead." found lower (p < 0.05) among men, socioeconomic status, those frequently traveled home, individuals without prior diagnoses, better performance, avoided substances like coffee, tobacco, cannabis, illegal psychoactive substances. Interestingly, romantic relationships exhibited more 0.05). Moreover, participants believed they experienced moral sexual harassment displayed levels 0.001). There decrease compared prepandemic studies, proportion alarming. an urgent need implement programs universities promote students'

Language: Английский

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Assessment and Psychometric Properties of the 21-Item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) among Portuguese Higher Education Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

European Journal of Investigation in Health Psychology and Education, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 2546 - 2560

Published: Nov. 6, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruptions in the lives of higher education students, with detrimental repercussions for academic performance and overall mental health. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate prevalence depression, anxiety, stress symptoms among Portuguese students during first wave coronavirus investigate DASS-21's psychometric characteristics whether it functions effectively a pandemic. A convenience sampling procedure was used recruit 1522 participants (75.1% women 79.2% undergraduate students) this cross-sectional research. Participants completed an e-survey created using DASS-21. results revealed considerable depression [≥10] (N = 434, 28.5%), anxiety [≥7] 551, 36.2%), [≥11] 544, 35.7%). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) scale's three-factor structure, which matched three DASS-21 subscales. Subsequently, heterotrait-monotrait (HTMT) correlation ratio evaluated discriminant validity, relatively good. Cronbach's alpha measured internal consistency DASS subscales, excellent (Cronbach's α > 0.90). shown be reliable appropriate measure assessing students' Furthermore, is recommended use by academics healthcare professionals measuring psychological distress. Further validation studies scale are needed larger more representative samples.

Language: Английский

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Friendship matters: indirect effect of social support from friends on depressive symptoms and loneliness among university students

Studies in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

Language: Английский

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Comparative Analysis of Healthy Lifestyles in Peruvian University Students During and After the COVID‐19 Pandemic

The Scientific World JOURNAL, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2025(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

The COVID‐19 pandemic has provoked a worldwide mental health crisis, affecting university students in an exacerbated way, exposing them to the risk of emotional isolation and development eating disorders. present study aimed examine quality healthy lifestyle practices from Faculty Human Medicine Education Peruvian during after pandemic. This was conducted academic period 2020 2023. Data collection performed between July August 2020, first wave (M1) November December 2023, post‐pandemic (M2). In M1 M2, 370 82 participated, respectively. results Mann–Whitney test revealed significant differences total score M2. nutrition domain, there are scores obtained revealing decrease nutritional care. Significant were also found both faculties substance use physical activity practice Although trend toward adoption habits observed initial stages, longitudinal analysis reveals generalized concern for well‐being. Medical students, on other hand, showed greater resilience more successful adaptation new circumstances, evidencing importance training promotion lifestyles. These underscore need implement intervention strategies at promoting student population, especially contexts crisis.

Language: Английский

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Advancing Health and Sustainability: A Holistic Approach to Food Production and Dietary Habits

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(23), P. 3829 - 3829

Published: Nov. 27, 2024

Producing healthier food requires expertise in methods that yield significant benefits for human health, sustainability, economic growth, cultural heritage, and overall well-being. Investing conscientious sustainable systems can improve individual planetary quality of life by preventing diseases, delaying ageing, enhancing While healthy eating habits begin at home, schools play a pivotal role reinforcing them from an early age. Despite progress, challenges remain, underscoring the need prioritizing education literacy across all ages. Knowledge how production impacts personal health well-being is critical. A holistic approach essential addressing these complexities, considering physical, mental, social, environmental factors to identify balanced effective solutions. Such analyses examine system components interact, guiding development practices. The DM4You project exemplifies this approach. It unites Portuguese partners promote local consumption, focusing on soups, integral part traditional cuisine, made with diverse vegetables, legumes, olive oil, sometimes by-products. monitors 80 participants over three months assess dietary habits, soup fruit consumption. This crossover study evaluates influence diet offering insights into health-promoting

Language: Английский

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Sleep and Lifestyle Habits of Medical and Non-Medical Students during the COVID-19 Lockdown

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(5), P. 407 - 407

Published: May 13, 2023

It has been shown that the measures of social distancing and lockdown might have had negative effects on physical mental health population. We aim to investigate sleep lifestyle habits as well mood Croatian medical (MS) non-medical students (NMS) during COVID-19 lockdown. The cross-sectional study included 1163 (21.6% male), whose before were assessed with an online questionnaire. shift towards later bedtimes was more pronounced among NMS (~65 min) compared MS (~38 min), while toward wake-up times similar in both (~111 (~112 min). All reported frequent difficulty falling asleep, night-time awakenings insomnia (p < 0.001) A higher proportion being less tired anxious pre-lockdown 0.001). Both student groups experienced unpleasant moods content period Our results emphasize need for promotion healthy youth However, co-appearance prolonged delayed along decreased tiredness anxiety reveals their significant workload even subtle changes day schedule contribute well-being MS.

Language: Английский

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Coping as a Mediator and Moderator between Psychological Distress and Disordered Eating Behaviors and Weight Changes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(3), P. 2504 - 2504

Published: Jan. 31, 2023

Previous research has already shown the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on college students' well-being and mental health. Eating problems weight gain due to changes in eating habits physical activity experienced during this period have also been noticed. However, few studies explored role resources as used pandemic, such coping strategies. This study aimed (1) explore associations among psychological distress, disordered eating, strategies, changes; (2) examine moderating strategies process loss; (3) mediating loss. The participants were 772 students at a Portuguese university. data collected included sociodemographic three self-reported questionnaires (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale; Disorder Examination Questionnaire; Brief COPE) first months which 72-day full national lockdown. results showed that depression, anxiety, stress, related increased weight. Guilt, denial, self-distraction, use substances, behavior disinvestment Behavioral had strong effect gain. Additionally, planning, positive reframing, acceptance all between distress changes. In conclusion, allow for better understanding mechanisms by pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the education and health of university students

Revista de Enfermagem da UFPI, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: June 14, 2024

Objective: To analyze the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on education and health university students. Methods: Cross-sectional study, carried out with 163 students from different courses, between May December 2022, in São Paulo, Brazil. Google Forms was used to capture information related academic dynamics during pandemic. Results: The majority were women field, studying their third year college. 53.1% considered online classes be bad or terrible, but only 43.6% thought about giving up studies period. Most participants spent five nine hours a day front screens, 57.7% said they experienced drop performance. Students had problems sleeping (58.2%, p<0.001), increased moments stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety (76.7%, felt hopeless (71.7%, p< 0.001), showed changes weight period (75.4%, p<0.001). Conclusion: negative impacts those investigated, both health, especially mental health. It is necessary encourage multimodal curricula programs that quality life spaces.

Language: Английский

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Illness Stigma and Shame in People With Chronic Illnesses vs. SARS‐CoV‐2 Survivors: Associations With Psychological Distress Through Psychological Flexibility and Self‐Compassion

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 31(6)

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Individuals with chronic illnesses and those infected SARS-CoV-2 often face stigma, shame, psychological distress related to their conditions. Higher flexibility self-compassion are associated less stigma shame. Examining comparing these experiences between people illness who have recovered from can provide valuable insights into the shared unique challenges they encounter. This study aimed compare two groups, used structural equation modelling investigate links distress, a focus on mediating roles of in associations. The included 270 Portuguese participants (chronic illness: n = 104; SARS-CoV-2: 166), an average age 36.73 years 86.6% sample being women. Results showed that subgroup reported higher levels anxiety, depression, compared subgroup. Findings mediation analysis, revealed model fit exceptionally well, accounting for 48% variance anxiety 45% depression symptoms across entire sample. Most parameters were consistent subgroups, except association symptoms, which was only statistically significant In this group, both mediated shame depression. subgroup, processes whereas symptoms. findings directions future research possible development or refinement personalized interventions targeting emotional adults viral disease recovery cohorts.

Language: Английский

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Identification of methodologies to quantify education system resilience—A scoping review

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 97, P. 103967 - 103967

Published: Sept. 16, 2023

Schools and other educational institutions are important pillars for the well-being of society. However, education continuity is increasingly threatened by negative influences such as disasters acts violence. An tool to ensure safety development a methodology measure system resilience. To advance methodology, scoping review conducted identify current quantification methodologies resilience highlight promising research directions. The procedure developed following specifications Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual in accordance with PRISMA-ScR-checklist. Quantitative psychological approaches excluded reasons consistency conceptualization. Resulting from total 2528 records, 31 involved data synthesis comprising (case) studies continents Asia, North South America, well Europe. While started broad, predominance building-related natural hazards was identified. Furthermore, mainly differ along three dimensions: scope, level detail, complexity. no achieves high performance on all dimensions. Altogether, it can be recognized that possess individual advantages complement each well. Therefore, framework combining different proposed achieve most accurate comprehensive possible. Considering only limited available resources, an adaptation institution's its community's social, geographic, further circumstances essential allow prioritization components.

Language: Английский

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