The prevalence and risk factors of mental problems in medical students during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 321, P. 167 - 181

Published: Oct. 28, 2022

This meta-analysis and systematic review aimed to evaluate the global prevalence risk factors of mental problems (i.e., depression, anxiety, stress, sleep disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), burnout, psychological distress, suicidal ideation) among medical students during COVID-19 pandemic. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web Science, psycARTICLES, PsycINFO, CNKI, Wan Fang for studies on from January 1, 2020, April 2022. The pooled was calculated by random-effect models. performed a narrative identify factors. included 201 (N = 198,000). depression (41 %, 95 % CI, 37–45 %,), anxiety (38 %,95 34 %–42 %), (34 27 (52 44 %–60 distress (58 51 %–65 PTSD 22 %–46 ideation (15 11 %–18 %) burnout 25 %–50 high. major were being female, junior or preclinical students, exposure COVID-19, academic psychiatric physical disorders history, economic trouble, fear education impairment, online learning infection, loneliness, low activity, social support, problematic internet smartphone use, young age. Most cross-sectional. Few provided reasonable response rate, suggesting potential selection bias. study demonstrated high calling health services. Our findings are valuable college authorities high-risk provide targeted intervention.

Language: Английский

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Problematic Internet Use among Adolescents 18 Months after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Children, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(11), P. 1724 - 1724

Published: Nov. 10, 2022

Studies in recent years and especially since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic have shown a significant increase problematic use computer games social media. Adolescents having difficulties regulating their unpleasant emotions are prone to Problematic Internet Use (PIU), which is why emotion dysregulation has been considered risk factor for PIU. The aim present study was assess internet (PIU) adolescents after third wave (nearly 1.5 onset Europe) pandemic. In German region Siegen-Wittgenstein, all students 12 older from secondary-level schools, vocational schools universities were offered prioritized vaccination August 2021 with an approved vaccine against COVID-19. this context, participants filled out Short Compulsive Scale (SCIUS) two additional items capture possible change digital media usage time regulation negative affect due A multiple regression analysis performed identify predictors original sample consisted 1477 participants, excluding invalid cases final size amounted 1268 aged 12-17 (x = 14.37 years, SD 1.64). average prevalence PIU 43.69%. Gender, age, intensity during found be PIU: female gender, increasing longer higher associated SCIUS total scores. This very high among 12- 17-year-olds period pandemic, increased significantly compared pre-pandemic rates. emerging as serious problem young people Besides gender pandemic-associated impact on PIU, provides starting points preventive interventions.

Language: Английский

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Subjective sleep alterations in healthy subjects worldwide during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression

Sleep Medicine, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 100, P. 89 - 102

Published: Aug. 10, 2022

Language: Английский

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Examining the interplay between physical activity, problematic internet use and the negative emotional state of depression, anxiety and stress: insights from a moderated mediation path model in university students

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: July 25, 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Problematic Internet Use (PIU), emotional states stress, anxiety and depression, practice physical activity among Tunisian students.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing mental health outcomes among university students: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. e097745 - e097745

Published: March 1, 2025

Mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression, are on the rise among university students globally, including in Bangladesh. However, comprehensive data factors influencing mental outcomes this group remain limited, hindering development of effective programmes interventions. This study aims to assess status Bangladesh examine key outcomes. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted from December 2022 March 2023. Universities University aged 18 older. Data were collected through a structured that assessed depression using Patient Health Questionnaire Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, as well dietary diversity Individual Dietary Diversity Score. The results showed while female exhibited greater diversity, they also had higher obesity rates, whereas male reported more physical activity. assessments revealed 36.1% participants experienced mild anxiety, 11.5% severe 39.8% 8.3% depression. Binary logistic regression analysis identified significant predictors gender, personal income, body mass index screen time. Females less likely experience (crude odds ratios (COR): 0.531, p =0.034) (COR: 0.591, =0.023) compared with males. Furthermore, low intake wheat, rice 2.123, p=0.050) pulses 1.519, p=0.050), high consumption fats, oils 2.231, p=0.024) sugary foods 2.277, p=0.001), associated inadequate vitamin A- C-rich fruits 1.435, =0.018) linked Overweight found be susceptible findings emphasise necessity for targeted interventions promote healthier lifestyles enhance

Language: Английский

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Rejection Sensitivity and Problematic Internet Use Among Medical Students: A Moderated Mediation Model Involving Loneliness and Self-Control

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 589 - 589

Published: April 27, 2025

The internet has evolved into an integral facet of the life and educational experience college students. However, driving force behind problematic use in medical students remains largely unexplored. Based on cognitive–behavioral model affect regulation vulnerability, present study seeks to investigate underlying mechanism association between rejection sensitivity among A total 435 undergraduate were investigated using Tendency Expect Rejection Scale, Loneliness Self-control Problematic Internet Test. results revealed that could positively predict loneliness use. Mediation analyses served as a mediator link Additionally, self-control moderated second stage indirect effects relationship These findings theoretically deepen our understanding psychological pathways boundary conditions linking students’ their use, while also offering valuable practical implications for decreasing

Language: Английский

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Online Behaviours during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Associations with Psychological Factors: An International Exploratory Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(14), P. 8823 - 8823

Published: July 20, 2022

This cross-sectional study aimed to explore specific online behaviours and their association with a range of underlying psychological other behavioural factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight countries (Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Portugal, Japan, Hungary, Brazil) participated in an international investigation involving 2223 participants (

Language: Английский

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Stress, anxiety and depression among medical students during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 41-42, P. 100108 - 100108

Published: July 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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A pilot randomized controlled trial of videoconference-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for parents of adolescents with Internet addiction (Preprint)

JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. e60604 - e60604

Published: July 31, 2024

Background The rise in internet addiction, including web-based gaming and social networking services, is a serious concern. Even with access to medical institutions counseling individuals particularly adolescents, often refuse treatment or counseling. Parent-focused psychological intervention may lead positive outcomes by improving the parent-adolescent relationship helping parents identify modify their adolescent’s problematic behaviors, addiction. Objective This study was pilot randomized controlled trial test feasibility of remote cognitive behavioral therapy via videoconferencing for adolescents Methods A total 13 aged 12-20 years addiction were recruited randomly assigned either 12 sessions videoconference-delivered (vCBT) group (n=6, 46%) waitlist control (n=7, 54%). period from March 1, 2018, 31, 2022. primary outcome scores Young Internet Addiction Test reported adolescents. secondary adolescents’ hours use per day (Internet Test), parents; Diagnostic Questionnaire, completed quality life parents, measured EQ-5D-5L. These evaluated at weeks 0 13. Results As outcome, mean score decreased 67.7 (SD 18.3; 6/13, week 56.2 25.1; 5/9, 56%) vCBT group, compared an increase 66.9 21.9; 7/13, 54%) 68.0 18.7; 4/9, 44%) group. For all outcomes, no significant differences found between 2 groups (all P>.05). Conclusions suggested practical Further large-scale, multicenter trials are necessary examine effectiveness. Trial Registration UMIN Clinical Trials Registry UMIN000032483; https://tinyurl.com/yuhen6c9

Language: Английский

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Compulsive Internet Use Scale for assessment of self-reported problematic internet use in primary school-aged children

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: June 30, 2023

The tremendous growth of internet use during past few decades has been primarily led by young people. Despite a plenitude studies reporting the pros and cons excessive adolescents, primary school-aged children is under-researched. First, there lack reliable valid cultural invariant self-report instruments for younger than 11-years-old. Secondly, no consensus on whether can reliably report their use. This study aimed to examine psychometric properties Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS) as reported in three different countries/regions.Paper-pencil format CIUS questionnaires were completed total 691 aged 8 10 years old, 236 them Latvian, 207 Lithuanian, 248 Taiwanese, well one parents, at two-time points, separated one-year interval. parents also child's emotional behavioral difficulties.Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that child self-report, 10-item showed best fit good properties: solid structural validity; very internal consistency; appropriate stability predictive validity after 1 year; sound sensitivity specificity when compared 14-item parent-report form. Child ratings correlated with time online parent problems parent.This indicates 8-10 old consistently provide valuable information problematic internet.

Language: Английский

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