Mental distress and well-being of university students amid COVID-19 pandemic: findings from an online integrative intervention for psychology trainees DOI Creative Commons
Vasiliki Yotsidi,

Eirini-Konstantina Nikolatou,

Ηλίας Κουρκούτας

et al.

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

Published: July 13, 2023

Introduction University students have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as significant changes supervened their academic and social life. To tackle these challenges, several adjustments in educational methods may be warranted for cultivating a positive environment at higher education institutions. The aim of this study was to investigate risk protective factors students’ mental health well-being well potential flourishing an undergraduate clinical psychology course that took place online due restrictive measures incorporated exercises means empower young people amid adverse conditions lockdown. Methods In total, 124 attended completed (i.e., DASS-9, HADS, ERQ) MHC-SF, SWLS, PANAS, GQ-6, BRS) two time points (pre-and-post-test), during first restrictions Greece (March–June 2020). Results According results, aged 18–20 years old reported levels stress [ χ 2 = 14.72, p 0.002], while who felt quality studies had deteriorated 6.57, 0.038] increased anxiety. High depression were correlated with worse relationships others ( z 7.02, 0.030 11.39, 0.003 family friends, respectively), gratitude resilience positively improved others, both after Factors associated satisfaction life gratitude. Discussion These results suggest enhancement added value current practices promoting times crisis.

Language: Английский

A systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence of and risk factors associated with depression, anxiety and insomnia in infectious diseases, including COVID-19: a call to action DOI Open Access
Kai Yuan, Yongbo Zheng, Yijie Wang

et al.

Molecular Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 27(8), P. 3214 - 3222

Published: June 6, 2022

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Mental Health Among Medical Students During COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis DOI Creative Commons

Qingwen Jia,

Yi Qu, Huiyuan Sun

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: May 10, 2022

The mental health of medical students is an issue worthy attention, especially during COVID-19. Many studies have shown that depression and anxiety are the main problems faced by students. To assess pooled prevalence among worldwide, we conducted this meta-analysis.According to PRISMA, used a computerized strategy search in EMBASE, PubMed, PsycArticles, Web Science, China Biology Medicine disc. was calculated random-effects model. Heterogeneity explored subgroup analysis. Sensitivity analysis publication bias were also carried out meta-analysis.Of 1316 studies, 41 selected based on 36608 37.9% (95% CI: 30.7-45.4%), 33.7% 26.8-41.1%). varied gender, country, continent.The data reported COVID-19 relatively higher than those general population healthcare workers. impact how protect needed determine through further research.[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021274015], identifier [CRD42021274015].

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Internet Addiction, Symptoms of Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms, Stress Among Higher Education Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Beáta Gavurová, Samer Khouri, Viera Ivanková

et al.

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

Published: June 14, 2022

Poor mental health is a growing concern among young people during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess associations Internet addiction with depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress in higher education students COVID-19 pandemic, as well examine these problems context study-related characteristics. research sample consisted 3,099 participants from Czech Republic (CZ: 1,422) Slovak (SK: 1,677). Addiction Test (IAT), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale, Patient Health Questionnaire for symptoms (PHQ-9), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) were used measure problems. analyses also included demographic data (gender age) characteristics (form study, degree field distance between college home, housing semester). Based on results frequency descriptive analyses, prevalence high. most serious levels (IAT cut-off point ≥ 50), which attention should be paid, found 3.5% 6.2% students. Using standard GAD-7 10, 14.1% 11.6% identified symptoms. Regarding PHQ-9 23.4% 19.1% had addressed. PSS 27, 12.9% 9.1% perceived high stress. quantile regression analysis showed that positively associated all analyzed cases ( p -value < 0.001). In terms characteristics, binomial logistic revealed risk factors mainly full-time form living away home semester. addiction, are issues require increased attention, professionals policy-makers implement interventions effectively prevent help psychological

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Public Health Challenges in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Literature Review DOI Open Access
Haytham A. Sheerah, Yasir Almuzaini, Anas Khan

et al.

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 1757 - 1757

Published: June 15, 2023

Similar to most countries, Saudi Arabia faced several challenges during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some of which were related religious position country. The main included deficits in knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19, negative psychological impacts pandemic on general population healthcare workers, vaccine hesitancy, management mass gatherings (e.g., Hajj Umrah), imposition travel regulations. In this article, we discuss these based evidence from studies involving Arabian populations. We outline measures through authorities managed minimize context international health regulations recommendations.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health and overall wellbeing of university students in Portugal DOI Creative Commons
Bárbara César Machado, Elisabete Pinto, Margarida Silva

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(5), P. e0285317 - e0285317

Published: May 4, 2023

Throughout the pandemic of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, university students were considered a vulnerable risk group for mental health impairment and wellbeing deterioration. This study aimed at evaluating pandemic’s impact on physical among Portuguese university. cross-sectional included 913 participants ran from June to October 2020. Data collected sociodemographics, three self-report questionnaires (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Brief COPE) lifestyle practices (eating sleeping patterns, media, entertainment habits) during first months pandemic, which 72-day full national lockdown. Descriptive correlational statistical analysis conducted. Students’ food habits changed namely consumption snacks fast and, overall, less balanced meals became more prevalent. Additionally, almost 70% reported Body Mass Index changes, while 59% went through sleep pattern changes–these pronounced in women younger students. Over half (67%) inquirees exhibited an increase their stress, depression, generalized anxiety symptoms. Also, demonstrates that students’ lifestyles trended negatively highlights how important regular psychological, monitoring emotional support is, amongst this somehow overlooked population throughout pandemic. Universities should provide overcome challenges future stressful situations. might have universities higher education systems approach terms promotion situations, non-related with COVID. Moreover, it has large sample well characterized health, be interest comparison other worldwide such as tragic events, wars, pandemics.

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Sociodemographic determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among university students in Saudi Arabia DOI Creative Commons
Ibrahim Alasqah,

Abdullah Al-Hamdan,

Mohammad Alhouri

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Jan. 8, 2024

Background The public health measures taken in educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic had complex influences on students’ mental health. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of Depression, Anxiety, Stress immediately after among students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional University All registered for academic year 2022 were invited participate survey through social media. A total 453 participants completed an online that included DASS-21 assessing emotional states Stress.. Results mean scores Stress, 10.70, 11.18, 10.40, respectively. At least 18% reported experiencing moderate-to-severe levels Stress. showed feminine gender was associated with higher scores. Conclusion Students current described pandemic. findings present can help universities take targeted address impact like

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Impact of COVID‐19 pandemic on sleep of undergraduate students: A systematic literature review DOI Open Access
Rafael Lorenzo G Valenzuela, Raphael Ian B. Velasco,

Manuel Peter Paul C. Jorge

et al.

Stress and Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 39(1), P. 4 - 34

Published: June 14, 2022

Abstract The 2019 coronavirus pandemic forced the shift to distance education aggravating mental and physical vulnerabilities of undergraduate students, including sleep. This review aims describe sleep problem rates prevalence, pattern disruption, duration, quality, insomnia symptoms, psychological socio‐economic factors affecting undergraduates in 22 countries. A systematic search for articles published from 2020 2021 using ‘COVID‐19,’ ‘Coronavirus,’ ‘Pandemic,’ ‘Sleep,’ ‘Mental Health,’ ‘Students’ PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane yielded 2550 articles, where 72 were included. Selection criteria were: English full‐text available not postgraduates, reported outcomes, participants allied health courses. Risk bias was assessed various Joanna Briggs Institute checklists outcomes descriptively synthesized. Prevalence problems notable, while longitudinal studies showed increased rates. There significantly disruption during lockdowns. Several psychological, behavioural, environmental, demographic, found be associated with changes. These highlight pandemic's impact on students reveal opportunities institutions intervene policies programs promote well‐being undergraduates. Limitations include recall underrepresentation other study is self‐funded registration number RGAO‐2021‐0071.

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Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Worldwide Perspective DOI Open Access
Gaia Sampogna, Maurizio Pompili, Andrea Fiorillo

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. 161 - 161

Published: Dec. 24, 2021

Major infectious disease outbreaks, such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, create significant distress for general population, and pose a heavy burden on healthcare systems called to care affected individuals contain spread of [...].

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The effect of COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders on sleep deprivation in medical students: a retrospective study DOI Open Access
Lauren A. Fowler,

Nabihah I. Kumte

SN Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 2(3)

Published: March 1, 2022

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The impact of online course medium on perceived learning: evidence from a retrospective panel data study of Japanese university students DOI
Yuji Utsumi, Adam Smith, Li Yang

et al.

Educational Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 23

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

This study investigates the impact of course delivery methods on perceived learning by analysing shift from face-to-face to online courses among Japanese university students, using COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment. Data were collected approximately 750 and detailed analyses conducted subset 426 students' data. The controls for variations in psychological states, academic grades, socio-economic statuses before after through panel data analysis. approach minimises pandemic-related confounds, focusing effects education modalities. Using random- fixed-effects models, findings indicate asynchronous significantly reduced learning, unlike synchronous mixed-mode courses. varied grade level, with second year students showing most substantial decrease. These insights highlight need adaptive educational policies respond rapid transitions aiming preserve quality under challenging circumstances.

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