Depression, anxiety and stress symptoms in Brazilian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Predictors and association with life satisfaction, psychological well-being and coping strategies

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 16(10), P. e0258493 - e0258493

Published: Oct. 13, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic raises concerns about the mental health of world population. Protection measures to prevention disease impacted education and undergraduate students were exposed additional stressors.Analyze depression, anxiety stress symptoms in undergraduates, their respective predictors association with satisfaction life, psychological well-being coping strategies.An online cross-sectional study was conducted from September 14 October 19, 2020, involving enrolled 33 courses 5 public university campuses state Parana, Brazil, using: questionnaire sociodemographic, academic, effects variables; Depression, Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21); Satisfaction Life Scale (SWLS); Psychological Well-Being (PWB); BriefCOPE. convenience sample composed 1,224 participants, 18 years old or older, that completed all research instruments. Spearman correlation logistic analysis (univariate multivariate) applied collected data.Most undergraduates presented depression (60.5%), (52.5%) (57.5%). significant correlations common: negative dimensions well-being, 3 adaptive copings (active coping, planning, positive reframing); maladaptive (behavioral disengagement, denial, self-blame, self-distraction, substance use). In addition, there 7 common for stress: female; age 18-24 old; having a chronic disease; lower scores 2 (positive relations others, self-acceptance); higher (self-blame, use).The data indicate high prevalence stress, suggest may present protective during crisis.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Mental Health Outcomes among Youth: A Rapid Narrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. 6067 - 6067

Published: June 4, 2021

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has affected not only physical health but also mental and psychological wellbeing. This narrative review aimed to map the literature on impact young generation of COVID-19 pandemic, social restrictions, extraordinary measures curb spread coronavirus. We performed a systematic search MEDLINE through PubMed Web Science [Science Citation Index Expanded, SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences (SSCI), Emerging Sources (ESCI)] all scientific published from May 2020 until 15 March 2021. Based inclusion exclusion criteria, total articles were included. conducted review. reviewed suggested pandemic lockdown persons for several symptoms as well anxiety, stress, depression, event-specific distress, decrease in wellbeing, changes sleep habits. Psychological related experience stressors, such risk reduction academic perspectives, massive e-learning adoption, economic issues, implications daily life outbreak. points out negative high vulnerability development highlighting relevant focus people during need structured tailored support interventions focused improvement Quality Life university students after experience.

Language: Английский

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The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors among college and university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2022

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: July 13, 2023

The Corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is a human tragedy that occurred in this era. It poses an unprecedented psychological, social, economic, and health crisis. mental well-being of entire societies are suffering as result crisis, but the greater students at all levels education must be addressed immediately. Thus, study was aimed to estimate pooled prevalence associated factors psychological impact COVID-19 among higher students.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Socio-Economic Status and Physical Activity on Psychological Well-being and Sleep Quality Among College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

International journal of Sport Studies for Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(2), P. 1 - 12

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This study aims to examine the effects of socio-economic status and physical activity on anxiety, depression, sleep quality among college students during COVID-19 pandemic, with an emphasis gender differences in these relationships. In this cross-sectional study, a total 525 participants, including 93 men 432 women from university setting were recruited. Data collected through online surveys, using standard tools, that assessed status, levels, quality. For data analysis, regression analyses conducted determine predictive power psychological outcomes. Regression analysis indicated significantly predicted anxiety (Women: β = -0.23, p < 0.001; Men: -0.21, 0.001), depression -0.25, -0.24, 0.28, 0.27, 0.001) both genders. Physical also emerged as significant predictor, negative associations -0.19, -0.18, 0.01) -0.20, positive relationship 0.32, 0.30, 0.001). Thus, it can be concluded are crucial factors influencing well-being pandemic which address importance considering disparities promoting potential strategies mitigate distress improve population. According findings, gender-specific considerations should incorporated into intervention designs effectively unique needs male female students.

Language: Английский

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Post-secondary Student Mental Health During COVID-19: A Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Dec. 10, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed notable challenges to post-secondary students, causing concern for their psychological well-being. In the face of school closures, academic disruptions, and constraints on social gatherings, it is crucial understand extent which mental health among students been impacted in order inform support implementation this population. present meta-analysis examines global prevalence clinically significant depression anxiety during pandemic. Several moderator analyses were also performed examine sources variability rates. A systematic search was conducted across six databases May 3, 2021, yielding a total 176 studies (1,732,456 participants) met inclusion criteria. Random-effects meta-analyses 126 assessing symptoms 144 conducted. pooled estimates elevated depressive 30.6% (95% CI: 0.274, 0.340) 28.2% (CI: 0.246, 0.321), respectively. month data collection geographical region determined be moderators. However, student age, sex, type (i.e., healthcare vs. non-healthcare student), level training undergraduate, university or college generally; graduate, medical, post-doctorate, fellow, trainee), not rates current study indicates call continued access services ensure receive adequate after Systematic Review Registration: PROSPERO website: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/ , identifier: CRD42021253547.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Youth Mental Health: A Narrative Review

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(4), P. 772 - 772

Published: March 25, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic has affected the physical health, psychological wellbeing, and mental health of whole population. Young people are among those most at risk developing symptoms or disorders related to pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among the General Population in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: May 17, 2022

Medical and socio-economic uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have had a substantial impact on mental health. This study aimed to systematically review existing literature reporting prevalence of anxiety depression among general populace in Africa during examine associated risk factors.A systematic search following databases African Journal Online, CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, Web Science was conducted from database inception until 30th September 2021. Studies and/or settings were considered for inclusion. The methodological quality included studies assessed using Agency Healthcare Research Quality (AHRQ). Meta-analyses rates Comprehensive Meta-analysis software.Seventy-eight primary (62,380 participants) identified 2,325 via electronic manual searches. Pooled (47%, 95% CI: 40-54%, I2 = 99.19%) (48%, 39-57%, 99.45%) reported across pandemic. Sex (female) history medical/chronic conditions as major factors depression.The evidence put forth this synthesis demonstrates pervasiveness these psychological symptoms population. Governments stakeholders continental should therefore prioritize allocation available resources institute educational programs other intervention strategies preventing ameliorating universal distress promoting wellbeing.https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021228023, PROSPERO CRD42021228023.

Language: Английский

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SINTOMATOLOGÍA DE DEPRESIÓN Y ANSIEDAD EN ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS COLOMBIANOS DURANTE LA PANDEMIA COVID-19

Ciencia y enfermería/Ciencia y enfermería, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28

Published: Oct. 7, 2022

La sintomatología de depresión y ansiedad, aunque varía en prevalencia e intensidad, se ha reportado casi todos los estudios sobre afectaciones psicológicas estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia del COVID-19.Objetivo: Evaluar niveles ansiedad una muestra universitarios, identificar principales síntomas afectivos, fisiológicos, cognitivos somáticos, analizar resultados función algunas variables sociodemográficas interés.Material Método: Se desarrolló investigación no experimental, con enfoque cuantitativo, nivel descriptivo corte transversal que incluyeron 1.004 (77% mujeres) matriculados tres Instituciones Educación Superior (IES) (dos privadas pública) Medellín.Para recolección información utilizaron Escala Autoevaluación Depresión Zung Ansiedad Autocalificada Zung.Resultados: El 47,7% presentó depresiva, pero solo el 26,1% manifestó ansiedad.Hubo diferencias cuanto al sexo otras sociodemográficas.El análisis frecuencias respuestas a ítems instrumentos permitió conocer cuáles son más frecuentes participantes.Conclusiones: Las modificaciones

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Undergraduate experiences and satisfaction with three consecutive learning models experienced throughout a pandemic

Innovations in Education and Teaching International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 18

Published: Feb. 9, 2025

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of stress and associated factors among students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 17, 2025

Introduction Stress is an increasing public health issue among the student population. This stress affects their academic performance, mental health, and overall well-being. As a result, we conducted systematic review meta-analysis to determine pooled prevalence associated factors of students in Ethiopia. Methods An extensive search electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic HINARI, Science Direct, cross-referencing, manual was identify cross-sectional studies published from 1998 2024. The preferred PRISMA guideline used report items for this meta-analysis. To extract data, Microsoft Excel 16 analyze STATA 17 software were used. JBI quality assessment tool included with medium high-quality scores. estimate its factors, random effects model funnel plot Egger’s regression test assess publication bias, I 2 statistics heterogeneity studies. protocol has been registered PROSPERO (ID: CRD42024578490). Results A total 23 8,946 study participants met inclusion criteria. Ethiopia 37.64% (95% CI: 29.61–45.66; = 98.8%). Female gender (OR 1.82, 95% 1.57–2.12), rural resident 1.51, 1.22–1.87), living outside university dormitory 2.02, 1.34–3.05), habit alcohol consumption 1.46, 1.12–1.91), being cigarette smoker 2.36, 1.49–3.74), khat chewer 1.35, 1.02–1.80), working unfavorable environment 1.80, 1.20–2.71), having poor social support 1.93, 1.39–2.68), significantly increased risk stress. Conclusion findings indicated high students. identified female gender, residence, dormitory, chewing, consumption, environment, support, smoking significant develop coping skills resilience, integrating education into curriculum could help prevent Furthermore, strategies programs, substance use reduction counseling services, management workshops be beneficial. Systematic registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42024578490 , CRD42024578490.

Language: Английский

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