Mental health consequences of COVID-19 pandemic among college students and coping approaches adapted by higher education institutions: A scoping review

SSM - Mental Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 2, С. 100122 - 100122

Опубликована: Май 29, 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus - SARS CoV 2 (COVID 19) has posed a dire threat, not only to physical health but also mental health, impacting our overall lifestyles. In addition these threats, there have been unique challenges for different subsets of the population. Likewise, college students including research scholars are facing variety in response COVID-19 outbreak. The scoping review maps existing literature on times COVID-19, approaches adopted by universities and academic institutions help cope with draws lessons learnt potential opportunities integrating promotion as part routine services, particularly low-and-middle-income countries context such India. Four electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus Google Scholar) were searched following Arksey O'Malley's process. Out total 1038 screened records, thirty-six studies included review. Data characteristics type document, intervention outcome extracted. synthesized using thematic content analysis. fact that pandemic impacted students, accentuates urgent need understand concerns inform action public interventions can better support crisis.

Язык: Английский

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The prevalence of psychological stress in student populations during the COVID-19 epidemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific Reports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Июль 15, 2022

Following the COVID-19 outbreak, psychological stress was particularly pronounced in student population due to prolonged home isolation, online study, closed management, graduation, and employment pressures. The objective of this study is identify incidence reactions populations following a global outbreak associated influencing factors. Four English databases (Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web Science) four Chinese biomedical (Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, VIP Database for Technical Periodicals, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang) were searched study. We also retrieved other search engines manually. period from time database creation 10 March 2022. This included cross-sectional studies related during epidemic. Three groups researchers screened assessed quality using Agency Healthcare Research Quality Cross-Sectional Study Assessment Checklist. A random-effects model used analyze prevalence depression, anxiety, stress, fear symptoms Of 146,330 records retrieved, we 104 (n = 2,088,032). moderate. depressive epidemic 32.0% (95% CI [28.0-37.0%]); anxiety 28.0% [24.0-32.0%]); 31.0% [23.0-39.0%]); 33.0% [20.0-49.0%]). differed by gender, stage, region, education major assessment tool. may be higher compared stress. need alleviate targeted manner provide mental health services safeguard population.

Язык: Английский

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Mental Health and Loneliness in University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Germany: A Longitudinal Study

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic and its preventive measures had adverse consequences for mental health. However, knowledge of health trajectories across the is limited. This study investigated levels changes among university students during lockdown in Germany, as well their associated factors. We surveyed students' (N = 363, 68% female) with patient questionnaire (PHQ-8) generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-7) first easing phase (July 2020; time 1) second (November 2). Cut-off scores from GAD-7 PHQ-8 were used to determine clinically relevant symptoms define trajectory groups. Sociodemographic pandemic-related data assessed (e.g., coping academic life, social contacts) loneliness, stress, repetitive negative thinking, quality perceived support. Paired t-test, multiple regression, repeated-measures ANOVA applied. Means prevalence rates depression (38.8%) (25.6%) did not differ between 1 2, most asymptomatic on (44.4%) (56.3%) pandemic. Feelings loneliness significantly increased d -0.30, [-0.47, -0.13], higher symptom symptomatic groups at 2 greater increases Levels support At 1, thinking depressive symptoms. Anxiety prevalent students, elevated differing trajectories. Further research using representative larger samples should long-term impact identify vulnerable offer adequate

Язык: Английский

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E-learning intention of students with anxiety: Evidence from the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic in China

Journal of Affective Disorders, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 309, С. 115 - 122

Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Mental health challenges, treatment experiences, and care needs of post-secondary students: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 23(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2023

Post-secondary students frequently experience high rates of mental health challenges. However, they present meagre treatment-seeking behaviours. This elevated prevalence problems, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, can lead to distress, poor academic performance, and lower job prospects following completion education. To address needs this population, it is important understand students' perceptions barriers preventing or limiting their access care.A broad-scoping online survey was publicly distributed post-secondary students, collecting demographic, sociocultural, economic, educational information while assessing various components health.In total, 448 across institutions in Ontario, Canada, responded survey. Over a third (n = 170; 38.6%) respondents reported formal diagnosis. Depression generalized anxiety disorder were most commonly diagnoses. Most felt that did not have good 253; 60.5%) had inadequate coping strategies 261; 62.4%). The care financial 214; 50.5%), long wait times 202; 47.6%), insufficient resources 165; 38.9%), time constraints 148; 34.9%), stigma 133; 31.4%), cultural 108; 25.5%), past negative experiences with 86; 20.3%). majority institution needed increase awareness 231; 56.5%) 306; 73.2%). viewed in-person therapy therapist as more helpful than self-guided care. there uncertainty about helpfulness accessibility different forms treatment, including interventions. qualitative findings highlighted need for personal strategies, education awareness, institutional support services.Various care, perceived lack resources, low knowledge available interventions may contribute compromised students. indicate upstream approaches such integrating varying critical population. Therapist-involved be promising solution issues.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence of anxiety in college and university students: An umbrella review

Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14, С. 100658 - 100658

Опубликована: Сен. 22, 2023

The pervasiveness of anxiety has been increasing progressively over the years, becoming one most critical concerns among colleges and universities. With implications extending towards poorer academic performance overall student mental health, there is an urgent need to address this growing concern. As such, we conducted umbrella review systematic reviews meta-analyses summarize data in literature on prevalence college university students. Moreover, also considered impact COVID-19 pandemic assessed potential moderators through distinct subgroup analyses. A search was carried out across various sources, including five databases, journals, Google Scholar, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, which yielded 25 that met inclusion criteria. Sample sizes ranged from 1,122 1,264,132 (Mdn = 22,171) covered all regions Africa, Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America. Findings these were subsequently synthesized narratively. students had a median 32.00% 7.40–55.00%. Subgroup analyses revealed being female, living Asia versus undergraduate associated with higher levels anxiety. In addition, increase observed pertaining impacts Covid-19 pandemic. Our findings highlight susceptibility emphasizes for more comprehensive strategies, implementations, interventions combat rising trend.

Язык: Английский

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Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students' mental health 2020–2022

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 14

Опубликована: Апрель 6, 2023

The literature indicates a negative impact on the mental health of university students during COVID-19 pandemic. It remains unclear if this persists even after lockdown measures are lifted. current study therefore investigates status by drawing two previous studies present seeks to investigate differences in across three time points.A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey among six universities was conducted between April and May 2022 (N = 5,510). Symptoms depression, anxiety, hazardous alcohol use eating disorders as well social emotional variables were assessed utilizing standardized instruments. Risk- protective factors for severity depressive anxiety symptoms investigated using multiple regression models. Differences e.g., depression points with one-way analysis variance.More than one third exhibited clinically relevant (35.5%), (33.0-35.5% depending gender) or disorder (31.1%). Taken together, almost out (61.4%) reported at least aforementioned symptom patterns, while fifth suicidal ideation thoughts self-harm (19.6%). Higher perceived stress loneliness significantly predicted higher levels symptoms, resilience support identified factors. Compared 2020 2021, reduced 2022, consumption showed small but significant increase from 2021 2022. Worryingly, prevalence highest yet, being (14.5%) (16.5%).These results confirm that pandemic had still has students. broadens view fact some areas seem recover quicker, others worryingly. Especially persistent rise constant reduction associated is concerning. claim low-threshold accessible same beginning

Язык: Английский

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The psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors among college and university students in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis, 2022

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11

Опубликована: Июль 13, 2023

The Corona virus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic is a human tragedy that occurred in this era. It poses an unprecedented psychological, social, economic, and health crisis. mental well-being of entire societies are suffering as result crisis, but the greater students at all levels education must be addressed immediately. Thus, study was aimed to estimate pooled prevalence associated factors psychological impact COVID-19 among higher students.

Язык: Английский

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Depression and Anxiety of Portuguese University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study about Prevalence and Associated Factors

Depression and Anxiety, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2024, С. 1 - 14

Опубликована: Янв. 12, 2024

The mental health of university students has worsened over time, and it is young people who have suffered the most from COVID-19 pandemic in terms health. Anxiety depression are common symptoms reported by often cause disabilities, either academic performance or other spheres life. aim this study was to both assess prevalence depressive anxiety Portuguese analyze factors associated with these symptoms. A quantitative cross-sectional a sample 3,399 seven higher education institutions conducted. following questionnaires were used: generalized disorder assessment scale (GAD-7), patient questionnaire (PHQ-9), study-created sociodemographic questionnaire. Kendall correlation coefficient, chi-square test independence, Spearman Shapiro-Wilk test, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon Kruskall-Wallis used association between variables. statistical analysis done using software R Statistics (Version 4.0.4), significance level 0.05. Mild severe 75% participants, 61.2% described mild Of sample, 19.5% previous diagnosis disorder, 38.7% diagnosed after began. Additionally, 23% taking medication for issues, 26.7% had considered self-harm harbored thoughts being "better off dead." found lower (p < 0.05) among men, socioeconomic status, those frequently traveled home, individuals without prior diagnoses, better performance, avoided substances like coffee, tobacco, cannabis, illegal psychoactive substances. Interestingly, romantic relationships exhibited more 0.05). Moreover, participants believed they experienced moral sexual harassment displayed levels 0.001). There decrease compared prepandemic studies, proportion alarming. an urgent need implement programs universities promote students'

Язык: Английский

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The Relationship between Physical Exercise and Negative Emotions in College Students in the Post-Epidemic Era: The Mediating Role of Emotion Regulation Self-Efficacy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(19), С. 12166 - 12166

Опубликована: Сен. 26, 2022

To investigate the relationship between physical activity and negative emotions among college students in post-epidemic era determine if emotional regulation plays a mediating role emotions.479 (293 males, 186 females, M = 19.94, SD 1.25) who were under closed campus management during epidemic period surveyed using rating scale (PARS-3), self-assessment for anxiety (SAS), self-esteem depression (SDS), emotion self-efficacy (RES).(1) Physical activity, emotions, significantly different by gender (p < 0.01). (2) exercise was negatively correlated with (r -0.236, p 0.01; r -0.198, 0.01) positively 0.256, students. (3) Emotion -0.440, -0.163, (4) also partially mediated emotions.(1) predicted school-isolated mediates depression.

Язык: Английский

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