Understanding the Nexus Between Anxiety and Acoustic Perception in University Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study During Pandemic-Induced Lockdown
Behavioral Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(3), С. 262 - 262
Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025
Anxiety
significantly
impacts
the
well-being
of
university
students.
This
study
employs
pandemic-induced
lockdown
as
a
quasi-experimental
situation
to
examine
students’
perceptions
acoustic
environment
and
anxiety
levels,
further
investigating
potential
correlation
between
these
two
variables.
An
online
questionnaire
survey
was
conducted
with
250
respondents
from
seven
cities,
across
nine
universities
in
China,
encompassing
both
high-
low-risk
areas
concerning
pandemic.
In
addition,
assessments
at
three
selected
sites
on
campus
were
conducted.
The
results
indicate
that
reported
an
increase
perception
indoor
noise,
particularly
voices
instrumental
sounds.
Concurrently,
sound
pressure
levels
during
generally
lower,
resulting
quieter
outdoor
environment.
A
total
54%
experiencing
symptoms
this
period,
those
perceiving
changes
exhibiting
higher
anxiety.
significant
observed
levels.
Overall
satisfaction
negatively
correlated
being
more
pronounced
groups
prone
anxiety,
such
women.
Furthermore,
loudness
most
prominently
perceived
positively
stronger
less
men.
Respondents
showed
high
level
tolerance
for
social/communal
sounds,
Conversely,
natural
electromechanical
sounds
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
mitigating
through
manipulation
Язык: Английский
Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms in a Predominantly Hispanic/Latinx South Texas Community in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Healthcare,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
12(20), С. 2035 - 2035
Опубликована: Окт. 14, 2024
Objective:
COVID-19
has
a
lasting
impact
on
mental
health,
particularly
within
the
Hispanic/Latinx
communities.
This
paper
empirically
investigates
post-COVID-19
presence
and
severities
of
depression,
one
most
common
health
disorders,
among
adults
in
predominantly
U.S.-born
community
South
Texas
composed
primarily
Mexican
Americans.
Methods:
Multiple
statistic
regression
models
were
applied
to
data
from
515
Nueces
County
who
completed
all
questions
survey
convenience
sampling
between
June
2022
May
2023.
Depression
was
assessed
using
both
standard
PHQ-2
PHQ-9
measurements.
Results:
Of
participants,
377
(64.5%)
Hispanic,
441
(85.6%)
had
high
school
education
or
higher,
reflecting
county’s
demographics.
About
half
participants
(47%)
reported
mild/moderate
severe
depression.
The
model
estimation
results
reveal
that
female
those
not
full-time
employment,
individuals
with
disabilities
more
likely
feel
depressed
after
COVID-19.
Middle-aged
demonstrated
greater
resilience
depression
compared
other
age
groups.
Notably,
non-Hispanic
study
higher
levels
their
Hispanic
counterparts.
Additionally,
COVID-19-related
experiences,
such
as
testing
positive
for
virus,
being
hospitalized,
having
history
before
COVID-19,
associated
Conclusions:
significantly
impacted
this
community.
These
findings
can
assist
healthcare
providers
policymakers
developing
targeted
strategies
tailor
interventions
aimed
at
enhancing
well-being,
reducing
disparities,
fostering
overall
improvement
Язык: Английский