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

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 the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Nursing students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 104(2), P. e40797 - e40797

Published: Jan. 10, 2025

Background: There is an increased prevalence of mental health problems in various population groups as a result the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, especially regarding anxiety, stress, depression, fear, sleep disturbances, require to be investigated longitudinally. Objective: This study aimed determine impact that had on Nursing students, well examine other associated factors such coping strategies. Method: systematic review meta-analysis were designed following PRISMA guidelines registered PROSPERO with code CRD42024541904. PubMed, Web Science, CINAHL, Scopus electronic databases utilized. Keywords indexed MeSH thesaurus used (COVID-19, nurs* student health), Condition Context Population (CoCoPop) strategy. A total 3866 studies obtained which 36 selected for inclusion review. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool was assess methodological quality studies, all cross-sectional, finally including those cutoff point equal or greater than 4 out 8. Results: anxiety found 33.6% meta-analysis. For 37.92%, it 52.46%. results this show levels disturbances among students coincide different waves pandemic, changes methodology, increase decrease reports cases infection. relationship observed between variations these variables implementation protective measures vaccinations countries. Conclusion: As progressed, hygiene prevention became more effective, lethality virus decreased. negative psychological effects also decreased from onset 2020 until end 2022. Due global health, preventive should include personal, family, emotional, economic, educational, professional, approaches.

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A study of academic resilience, psychological resilience and psychological distress in undergraduate nursing students in Hong Kong and Australia during COVID-19 restrictions

Nurse Education in Practice, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 84, P. 104331 - 104331

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and depression symptoms among nursing students participating in blended learning

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(11), P. e22526 - e22526

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Blended learning, which comprises a combination of online and classroom-based activities, in nursing education can cause significant academic stress depression symptoms among students. However, self-esteem may mediate the relationship between self-efficacy symptoms. Studies self-efficacy, self-esteem, students participating blended learning are limited.To examine determinants mediating effect on who participate learning.Cross-sectional study using convenience sampling.Ten universities across five provinces two major Indonesian islands.A total 534 undergraduate with mean age 20.30 years (standard deviation, ±1.36 years).An survey was conducted April August 2022 to collect data from 10 applying learning. The instruments included General Self-Efficacy Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire. Data were analysed by hierarchical linear regression PROCESS macro version 4.1.Of participants, 213 (39.14 %) experienced moderate-to-severe Two variables, difficulties (β = 0.10; p .012) -0.40; < .001), Self-esteem mediated symptoms.It is necessary understand improve their maximising prevent

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The Day After: The Longitudinal Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Quality of Life of University Students and the Moderator Role of Mindfulness

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 2340 - 2340

Published: April 18, 2024

Background: The COVID-19 lockdown has been a major stressor for the general population, posing considerable threat to quality of life (QoL), particularly among university students. Existing research highlights protective role dispositional mindfulness (DM) in mitigating stressors; however, its influence on moderating impact QoL remains unknown. We used longitudinal design assess undergraduate students before and after lockdown, while also examining potential effect DM this impact. Methods: One hundred eleven Spanish were recruited 2019, 103 followed-up 2020. Instruments comprised demographic questionnaire, World Health Organization Quality Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) inventory QoL, Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) DM. Results: Analyses revealed statistically significant differences between two time points WHOQOL-BREF: Psychological, Social Relationships, Environmental. Moderation analyses that WHOQOL-BREF Psychological scores was moderated by FFMQ-Observe FFMQ-Non-judging. Conclusions: resulted reduction students, yet Specifically, present moment attention experience (observe) non-judgmental awareness attenuated psychological well-being. Future should focus evaluating preventive interventions designed increase

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Body Image among Young Adults in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(18), P. 1825 - 1825

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably impacted the health and lifestyle of various populations worldwide, leading to decreased physical activity, increased sedentary behavior, problems. This study aimed investigate Hong Kong young adults' related behaviors, perceptions body image during pandemic. A cross-sectional online survey adults aged 18-29 was conducted from February March 2021 using well-validated Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ). Among 408 respondents, 52.5% had a normal weight in BMI range, 45.1% engaged ≥8 h behavior daily, 77.2% no regular or inadequate activity (<2.5 h/week), only 22.3% joined fitness club. BMI, joining any club/class were significantly associated with most factors additional subscales. multiple linear regression model showed that underweight respondents (reference group: normal) (β = -0.26, 95% CI: -0.41 -0.12) less likely have high scores orientation. who <2.5 h/week 0.42, 0.29 0.54), ≥2.5 0.99, 0.84 1.14) activity), 0.32, 0.18 0.45) more score Local governments, non-governmental organizations, schools, community centers should establish appropriate strategies activities order sufficiently encourage support well-being.

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Low-intensity online mindfulness-based intervention for university students with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic—A randomized controlled trial with 3-month follow-up

Internet Interventions, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 34, P. 100665 - 100665

Published: Sept. 11, 2023

This study investigated the effectiveness of a low-intensity online mindfulness-based Intervention (iMBI) for alleviating anxiety in university students during COVID-19 pandemic. In randomized controlled trial involving 134 participants from local Hong Kong, subjects were randomly assigned to either intervention group (n = 67) or inactive control 67). The participated iMBI comprising 16 modules and two half-day mindfulness workshops over an eight-week period. Outcomes measured via platform using standardized assessment scales, including Beck Anxiety Inventory Chinese Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire, at three different time points: pre-intervention, post-intervention three-month follow-up. Intent-to-treat analysis 2 (group) × 3 (time) repeated measures covariance (ANCOVA) showed that group, compared significant reduction symptoms with medium effect size (Cohen's d 0.5) improvement skills post-intervention. effects reducing improving persisted results this demonstrate among students.

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Guided Online Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Community Residents with Emotional Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 69(2), P. 158 - 166

Published: Feb. 13, 2024

Abstract This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a guided online mindfulness-based intervention (iMBI) for community residents experiencing emotional distress during COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. In randomized controlled trial, 64 participants were recruited from collaborating community-based mental health service units Kong and assigned either treatment (n = 32) or control groups. The group received iMBI consisting 16 modules, weekly telephone counseling, two half-day workshops on mindfulness practice. contrast, waitlist did not receive any initial stage. Using 2 (two groups) × time (pre versus post) repeated measures linear mixed model one-way analysis variance, authors demonstrated that experienced significantly larger reduction anxiety depressive symptoms with large effect size compared group. Additionally, showed greater improvement moderate size. findings support effectiveness

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Effects of Online Health Promotion Program to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Healthcare Students: A Feasibility Study

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(6), P. 682 - 682

Published: March 18, 2024

Background: Healthcare students’ health and wellbeing have been seriously affected worldwide. Research studies highlighted the need to establish promotion strategies improve them. Methods: A mixed method feasibility with a randomized controlled trial study followed by qualitative focus-group interviews evaluate effect of 24 h online program improving healthcare was performed in mid-2022. The also illustrated program’s effect, contents, activity arrangements. students from two large tertiary institutions were randomly assigned intervention waitlist-control groups. Outcomes measured self-completed questionnaires at three-time points (baseline, week four, eight), in-depth followed. Results: Among 70 enrolled 60 eligible students, 54 completed study, 10% attrition rate. Results demonstrated significant difference between groups eight. Within group, there differences found baseline eight for depression (p = 0.001), anxiety 0.004), stress < 0.001). improved certain domains personal quality life. Qualitative findings further contents activities’ feasibility, acceptability, suitability. Most participants welcomed mode’s flexibility convenience. They enjoyed diversified complementary content activities. had increased self-awareness wellbeing. Besides, mental knowledge enables them ‘self-care’ help those future. Conclusions: results indicate performing full-scale research future may provide more support higher education institutions.

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Association Between Source of Social Support and Depression Among Nursing Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nurse Media Journal of Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(2)

Published: Aug. 31, 2024

Background: Nursing students have a higher risk of depression due to their already high academic burden, social isolation, pandemic loneliness, abrupt online learning, and financial difficulties during the COVID-19 lockdown. Although disruption network patterns has been observed in previous studies, it is still not fully understood which source support associated with among nursing students. Purpose: This study aimed assess correlations between sources lockdown.Methods: An cross-sectional was conducted May-September 2021. (n=734) from seven universities across four provinces Indonesia were recruited as participants using convenience sampling methods. Data obtained through questionnaires consisting Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) support, Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression. Spearman-Rank correlation tests used examine Results: Most (85.1%) female mean age 19.94 years (SD=1.42). Many (n=313; 42.6%) experienced (n=465; 63.4%) perceived family moderate friends (n=415; 56.5%) significant others' (n=437; 59.5%). Of three (family, friends, others), only had inverse (Rho=-0.492, p<0.001).Conclusion: Family pandemic. Our findings provided information educators incorporate strategy maintain robust regular assessments part learning curriculum. Therefore, can be ameliorate

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