Change in Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in University Students During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Published: April 27, 2022

Objectives Young adults have been overly affected by the containment measures against COVID-19 and, consequently, worsening in mental health and change behavior reported. Because life phase of emerging adulthood is crucial for developing behaviors, this study aims to examine increase alcohol consumption, single multiple binge drinking, associated factors students during lockdown post-lockdown periods. Methods A prospective open cohort design with nine survey time points between April 2020 June 2021 was conducted. The present uses pooled data from first T0 (3 14 April) follow-ups at T1 (30 11 May 2020) T2 (28 8 2020). Students all faculties Zurich University Applied Sciences (ZHAW) ( N = 12'431) were invited. Of 1,300 who participated baseline least one follow-up, 1,278 (98.3%) completed questionnaires, final net sample size 947. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) models used investigate increases consumption based on number occasions/last 30 days; drinks/week, drinking T0, respective changes (increases, decreases, no change). Results Overall, 20% Swiss university reported an increased 26% engaged drinking. Number drinks a higher probability as well engaging events. Higher anxiety scores once Additional any male gender, younger age not living parents. perceived social support only heavy Conclusions substantial developed more risky regarding consumption. It important identify risk target prevention including such age, gender norms. Further, determinants behaviors should be carefully monitored further course pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Psychological Health Conditions and COVID-19-Related Stressors Among University Students: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 5, 2022

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has broadly impacted university students’ customary life, resulting in remarkable levels of stress and psychological suffering. Although the acute phase crisis been overcome, it does not imply that perceived related to risk contagion changes relational life experienced over more than 1 year will promptly abruptly decrease. This study aims at comparing health conditions before during COVID-19 pandemic, but also providing information on how evolved pandemic. We analyzed data from a repeated cross-sectional survey different samples students 2017 ( n = 545) 671). During were collected three stages (Stage 1, April 2020 197; Stage 2, November 274; 3, 2021 200). Student Stress Questionnaire (CSSQ) Symptom-Checklist-90-Revised (SCL-90-R) used assess, respectively, COVID-19-related stressors (Relationships Academic Life, Isolation, Fear Contagion) presence symptoms. Psychological compared baseline whereas both stages. In addition, Logistic Regression was explore associations between Findings revealed significant increase symptoms Depression (DEP), Phobic-Anxiety (PHOB), Obsessive-Compulsive (O-C), Psychoticism (PSY) pre Perceived specific significantly increased as progressing. emerged associated with several psychopathological are discussed aim tailored interventions prevent mental disease promote adjustment this stage transition within exceptional global emergency.

Language: Английский

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Effects of COVID‐19 lockdown on the mental health of dental students: A longitudinal study

Journal of Dental Education, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 85(12), P. 1854 - 1862

Published: Aug. 13, 2021

Abstract Objectives Many countries have enforced lockdowns on their populations due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. This study aimed assess effects of lockdown dental students. Methods A longitudinal, repeated cross‐sectional was conducted evaluate psychological problems experienced by students during COVID‐19 in Saudi Arabia. The were selected from different universities using 2‐stage cluster sampling. validated Arabic version 21‐item depression, anxiety, and stress scale questionnaire distributed at beginning end lockdown. Mann–Whitney U Kruskal–Wallis tests used as appropriate. Chi‐square test compare proportions between sociodemographic data, logistic regression analysis identify variables associated with students’ responses. Results total 1287 respondents participated this (695 first‐survey respondents, 592 second‐survey respondents). There longitudinally significant differences mental health outcomes based gender, university, class year, survey time increased likelihood female, single, junior experiencing stress. who lived alone recorded a high chance elevated levels stress, which showed longitudinal reduction Moreover, among staying households two persons or two‐five persons. Conclusions indicates importance considering detrimental consequences event future pandemics.

Language: Английский

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Genderspezifische Unterschiede depressiver Symptome von Studienanfänger*innen während der COVID-19-Pandemie

Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 16, 2024

Zusammenfassung Hintergrund Unter Studierenden sind depressive Symptome weit verbreitet, wobei weibliche Studierende häufiger davon betroffen als männliche. Vorherige Forschung zeigt einen Anstieg der Prävalenz depressiver in den ersten Semestern. Die COVID-19-Pandemie („coronavirus disease 2019“) könnte diesen Trend verschärft haben. vorliegende Studie untersucht deshalb, ob genderspezifische Unterschiede depressiven Symptomatik von Studienanfänger*innen während fortbestehen und ein Unterschied fortgeschrittenen vorliegt. Methode wurde mithilfe des PHQ-2 (Patient Health Questionnaire‑2) ermittelt sowie untersucht, genderspezifischer Ergebnisse Depressive wiesen 30 % auf. war mit 32 bei weiblichen Studienanfängerinnen höher ihren männlichen Kommilitonen (25 %). Es zeigen sich weder noch (genderspezifische) zwischen Studierenden. Schlussfolgerung berichteten häufig Symptome, zeigte aber nicht. Sowohl auch unterschied die nicht Anfangs- fortgeschrittener Studienzeit. Frühzeitige Interventionen Studieneingangsphase Anpassung Studienbedingungen Anbetracht hohen für psychische Gesundheit Studierender wichtig.

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Resilience and social support as protective factors against suicidal ideation among tertiary students during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 19, 2024

Abstract Background Suicidal ideation is a depression symptom which represents key (cognitive) component of suicidality and plays an important role in suicide risk detection, intervention, prevention. Despite existing research showing the importance certain factors symptoms suicidal ideation, less known about interaction between various protective factors. The aim study was to examine whether living conditions characteristics personal circumstances during COVID-19 pandemic predicted presence among tertiary students resilience social support can mitigate detrimental effects difficult life circumstances. Method A large online cross-sectional conducted March 2021 4,645 Slovenian students. Hierarchical multiple regression hierarchical logistic methods were used assess compare effect variables, as opposed support, on ideation. Results Female gender, single relationship status, alone, higher degree household conflict, having history mental illness chronic disease diagnosis significant predictors scores. All but gender also Household conflict strongest both cases. On other hand, and, particular, proved be strong against After accounting for one’s explained variance scores more than doubled, while harmful significantly decreased. Conclusions findings stress explain why some people manage maintain well-being despite finding themselves circumstances, case many pandemic. These insights may inform preventive efforts developing design implementation interventions improving from childhood onward.

Language: Английский

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Perceived Satisfaction with Online Study during COVID-19 Lockdown Correlates Positively with Resilience and Negatively with Anxiety, Depression, and Stress among Slovenian Postsecondary Students

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(12), P. 7024 - 7024

Published: June 8, 2022

Background: The purpose of this study is to fill the research gap regarding influence satisfaction with distance learning on correlates mental health during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An online cross-sectional was conducted in February and March 2021, involving 4661 postsecondary students. Five validated instruments—PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7 (anxiety), PSS-4 (stress), CD-RISC-10 (resilience) SAT-5 (satisfaction study)—were used present study. Findings: correlations between anxiety, depression, stress were so high that they almost inextricably linked. Both psychological resilience negatively correlated stress. Satisfaction also resilience. Females showed higher levels vulnerability stress, exhibited lower than males. Conclusion: Home-based distance-learning COVID-19-induced lockdown had a significant impact students’ health. Low can lead development anxiety depression symptoms, increase decrease students; therefore, it critical educational institutions focus implementing interventions promote learning, their resilience, protect

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Depressive Symptoms Among College Students in Wuhan, China During the Normalization Stage of COVID-19 Prevention and Control

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

Published: Oct. 15, 2021

Objectives: The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic has led to persistent negative psychological effects on the general public, especially college students, who are highly susceptible difficulties, such as fear, anxiety, and depression. Little information is known about depressive symptoms among students during normalization stage of COVID-19 prevention control in China. This study aimed understand prevalence factors associated with after a long quarantine time online learning at home Wuhan, Materials Methods: A web-based survey was conducted from July August 2020 Chinese summer holiday collect data sociodemographic variables, symptoms, their potential using an electronic questionnaire Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) used measure symptoms. Binary logistic regression explore Results: total 9,383 were included analysis. 15.8% (1,486/9,383) students. binary showed that experience being quarantined for observation or treatment, family members friends dying COVID-19, rarely never seeking help others, fewer supportive relatives friends, less support past month, worse relationship parents home, longer spent daily devices except learning, feeling anxious face returning school independently higher risk Academic stress concern main reasons anxiety. Conclusions: Targeted intervention measures recommended improve mental health control.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 Aftermath: Exploring the Mental Health Emergency among Students at a Northern Italian University

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(14), P. 8587 - 8587

Published: July 14, 2022

In this study, we investigated the symptoms of physical and mental health associated with lifestyle changes due to a lockdown among students university in Northern Italy, one most affected areas Europe during first wave COVID-19. We examined psychopathological variations relation problems young population. The goal was develop interventions resolve these new psychosocial problems. From June July 2020, participated an anonymous survey asking about habits that emerged COVID-19 pandemic. Five outcomes were assessed: digestive disorders; headaches; fear COVID-19; panic anxiety crises; depression/sadness. conditions duration social isolation, lifestyle, SARS-CoV-2 infection household, financial situation, productivity considered analysis. A total 3533 completed survey. participants experienced headaches, depression sadness, disorders, COVID-19, anxiety/panic crises. isolation increased risk fear. female gender, medium-intense telephone usage, sleep quality, memory difficulties, performance reduction outcomes. Future should focus on promoting implementing different support organizations.

Language: Английский

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Perceived Past and Current COVID-19-Stressors, Coping Strategies and Psychological Health among University Students: A Mediated-Moderated Model

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(16), P. 10443 - 10443

Published: Aug. 22, 2022

The COVID-19-pandemic entailed abrupt/long-lasting changes in university students’ lives, resulting growing stress and stress-related outcomes. Although nowadays the pre-pandemic-life is gradually re-establishing, past-COVID-19-stressful experiences strategies adopted to adjust this condition may significantly impact current experiences. Therefore, development of research exploring complex interplay between perceived past/present COVID-19-related experiences, coping strategies, psychological health currently reported by students needed. This study simultaneously tests associations Past-COVID-19-stressors Current-COVID-19-stressors as moderated Coping Strategies Psychological Symptoms mediated Current-COVID-19-stressors. A mediated-moderated model was tested on 355 students. COVID-19-Student-Stress-Questionnaire (CSSQ) used assess COVID-19-stressors. Two CSSQ-versions were used, one which adjusted recalled from previous restrictive pandemic phases. Coping-Orientation-to-Problem-Experienced-New-Italian-Version Symptom-Checklist-90-Revised assess, respectively, Symptoms. Findings confirmed hypothesized Mediated-Moderated Model. effects Strategies, Unique psychopathological risk profiles deriving specific stressors found. Researchers clinicians can use these findings develop updated timely evidence-based interventions fostering adjustment period. Future should further explore individual characteristics conditions people aftermath COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depressive Symptoms Among Mizan-Tepi University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(2), P. 633 - 643

Published: Jan. 28, 2022

Language: Английский

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