The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Sayeeda Rahman,

Rita Kirton,

Brenda Roach

и другие.

Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2023

Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed medical education and is likely to have long-lasting effects on student learning, mental well-being, eating behaviour. This study aimed examine learning behaviors students at American University Integrative Sciences (AUIS), Barbados, during pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based online survey was administered AUIS from July until November 2021. data collecting instrument recorded students’ demographic behaviour information (Meo et al. 2020), disorders (SCOFF questionnaire). Results: overall response rate 55% (n=120). In relation behaviour, agreed with following statements: ‘deterioration in work performance studying’ (48.4%), ‘remember subject’s contents appropriately’ (40.4%), ‘concentration studies’ (40.3%), ‘difficulty performing two tasks simultaneously’ (38.7%), calculations’ (33.9%), recalling recent information’ (32.3%), old (38.7%). Among 8 dimensions behaviors, deterioration or studying, difficulties were found be significantly associated gender students. For SCOFF questionnaire, approximately 24.2% screened positive for disorders. Screening test demonstrated that female, older (>25 years), overweight + obese, Clinical PreMed, non-USA-based more risk Conclusions: results indicate developed difficulties, are policymakers should take appropriate measures support a healthy environment improve students' well-being behaviours.

Язык: Английский

Global prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis DOI Creative Commons
Yen‐Ko Lin, Ita Daryanti Saragih, Chia‐Ju Lin

и другие.

BMC Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Июнь 10, 2024

As future physicians, medical students have experienced tremendous pressure during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which is associated with a high risk of depression and anxiety. We aimed to investigate an overview prevalence anxiety among in various countries global discuss stressors. systematically searched CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Web Science for relevant articles from December 1, 2019 March 15, 2023. performed meta-analysis using random-effects model REML method calculate pooled depression. Begg's Egger's tests were used identify potential publication bias. Meta-regression was explore sources heterogeneity. identified 130 studies reporting 132,068 pandemic. Eight screening tools six The mental health outcomes 45% (95% confidence interval [CI], 40%-49%) 48% CI, 43%-52%), respectively. moderate severe 28% 24%-32%) 30% 26%-35%), There heterogeneity between studies, I2 ranging 99.58%-99.66%. Continent survey date included meta-regression model. results revealed that Asia had lower anxiety, than those other regions. (from February June, 2020) showed significantly positive correlation demonstrated data highlight worldwide are at experiencing reported stressors can be categorized into personal, academic, environmental cultural, pandemic factors. Schools institutions should ensure optimal alternative learning environments uninterrupted provision education. appropriate authorities prioritize adequate protection establish policies promote new methods training education disaster, such as via distance learning.

Язык: Английский

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Resilience, Positivity and Social Support as Perceived Stress Predictors among University Students DOI Open Access
Kamila Litwic-Kamińska, Aleksandra Błachnio, Izabela Kapsa

и другие.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 20(19), С. 6892 - 6892

Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been trying to identify which personal resources can contribute minimizing mental health costs in students incurred due restrictions that disrupted safety and predictability their academic lives. The aim of study was verify if how individual factors (resilience positivity) socio-environmental (social support nationality) allow prediction level perceived stress. University (n = 559) from Poland, Serbia, Italy were surveyed using Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Brief Resilience (BRS), Positivity (PS), Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL-12). Personal resources—positivity, resilience, support—were found be positively interrelated significantly associated with stress levels. Additionally, gender nationality differentiated A general linear model (GLM) showed levels are best explained by positivity, tangible support, gender. results obtained strengthen students’ awareness protective role maintaining health, as well creation prevention-oriented educational activities. Nationality not a significant predictor stress, highlights universality examined predictors among university different countries suggests interventions aimed at enhancing these could benefit across cultural contexts.

Язык: Английский

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Medical Education Gone Viral During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Adonis Sfera

Опубликована: Март 31, 2025

Education and medical training were impacted heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exposed to stress burnout, many trainees, including students residents, exhibited psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. In contrast, others asymptomatic. A better understanding of clinical variability among trainees exposed overwhelming could be helpful for planning navigating future emergencies. To elucidate role vulnerability resilience young residents during pandemic, we conducted a pilot study, interview both symptomatic asymptomatic from three Southern California universities. Formal IRB approval was not sought due pilot, urgency, supportive nature intervention; however, all participants provided informed consent prior interviews. Methodology: Screening early signs ideation completed using semi-structured interviews based on DSM-5 criteria. However, no standardized rating scales employed. general, who harbored second thoughts about their suitability profession more symptoms mental distress compared believed they “meant” physicians. Our findings suggest that doubts practice medicine may associated with increased crisis situations, although further controlled research is needed clarify causality, this small, non-controlled study did control confounding variables pre-existing health status, personality traits, or academic performances. Conversely, problem identification treatment mitigate emergence symptoms. in line larger studies looked at preexisting emotional deterrent adequate response disasters.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
Short Communication: Medical Education Gone Viral During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI
Adonis Sfera,

Petwer Ureste

Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2025

Education and medical training were impacted heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exposed to stress burnout, many trainees, including students residents, exhibited psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. In contrast, others asymptomatic. A better understanding of clinical variability among trainees exposed overwhelming could be helpful for planning navigating future emergencies. To elucidate role vulnerability resilience young residents during pandemic, we conducted a pilot study, interview both symptomatic asymptomatic from three Southern California universities. general, who harbored second thoughts about their suitability profession more symptoms mental distress compared believed they “meant” physicians. We concluded that unless addressed, doubts practice medicine may predispose crisis situations. Conversely, problem identification early treatment mitigate emergence symptoms. Our study is in line with larger studies looked at preexisting emotional deterrent adequate response disasters.

Язык: Английский

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0
Reflections From COVID-19 and 9/11: How Do We Prepare Our Future Medical Workforce for Natural Disasters? DOI
Christopher Nabors, William H. Frishman, Abhay Dhand

и другие.

Cardiology in Review, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0
Medical Education Gone Viral During the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Open Access
Adonis Sfera,

Petwer Ureste

Qeios, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7(4)

Опубликована: Апрель 15, 2025

BACKROUND: Education and medical training were impacted heavily by the COVID-19 pandemic. Exposed to stress burnout, many trainees, including students residents, exhibited psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation. In contrast, others asymptomatic. A better understanding of clinical variability among trainees exposed overwhelming could be helpful for planning navigating future emergencies. OBJECTIVES: To elucidate role vulnerability resilience young residents during pandemic, we conducted a pilot study, interview both symptomatic asymptomatic from three Southern California universities. Formal IRB approval was not sought due pilot, urgency, supportive nature intervention; however, all participants provided informed consent prior interviews. METHODS: Screening early signs ideation completed using semi-structured interviews based on DSM-5 criteria. Consolidated Criteria Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ), 32-item checklist designed promote explicit comprehensive reporting qualitative research studies, utilized. general, who harbored second thoughts about their suitability profession more symptoms mental distress compared believed they “meant” physicians. RESULTS: Our findings suggest that doubts practice medicine may associated with increased crisis situations, although further controlled is needed clarify causality, this small, non-controlled study did control confounding variables pre-existing health status, personality traits, or academic performances. Conversely, problem identification treatment mitigate emergence symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: in line larger studies looked at preexisting emotional deterrent adequate response disasters.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Psychological Adjustment Problems: The Mediating Roles of Meaning in Life and Resilience DOI
Mehmet Emin Şanlı, Murat Yıldırım, Izaddin Ahmad Aziz

и другие.

Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 42(4), С. 848 - 864

Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Embracing Well-being: Strategies to Cultivate and Prioritize Wellness and Resilience in Undergraduate Medical Students DOI Creative Commons
SaurabhRamBihariLal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Journal of Marine Medical Society, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Abstract From the perspective of medical students, they are exposed to intense academic pressures, demanding clinical experiences, peer pressure, and emotionally stressful events during their period undergraduate training. In field education, wellness resilience have attracted lots attention, owing positive impact on personal professional lives students. The well-being students determined by a wide range personal, family-level, workplace-related attributes. Acknowledging that lack poor can working efficiency it is indispensable we must plan for specific strategies systematically address them. conclusion, among occupy special place in education delivery. Considering fact these domains not still addressed colleges universally, need hour prioritize empower them with skills ensure optimal growth production more compassionate empathetic health-care professionals.

Язык: Английский

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The Effects of Learning and Eating Behaviours among Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI Creative Commons
Sayeeda Rahman,

Rita Kirton,

Brenda Roach

и другие.

International Medical Education, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 2(2), С. 71 - 82

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2023

Background: The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed medical education and is likely to have long-lasting effects on student learning, mental well-being, eating behaviour. This study aimed examine learning behaviours students at American University Integrative Sciences (AUIS), Barbados, during pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based on-line survey was administered AUIS from July November 2021. data collecting instrument recorded students’ demographic behaviour information disorders (SCOFF questionnaire). Results: overall response rate 55% (n = 120). In relation behaviour, agreed with following statements: ‘deterioration in work performance studying’ (48.4%), ‘remember subject’s contents appropriately’ (40.4%), ‘concentration studies’ (40.3%), ‘difficulty performing two tasks simultaneously’ (38.7%), calculations’ (33.9%), recalling recent information’ (32.3%), old (38.7%). Among eight dimensions behaviours, deterioration or studying difficulties were found be significantly associated gender students. For SCOFF questionnaire, approximately 24.2% screened positive for disorders. Screening test demonstrated that females, older (>25 years), overweight + obese, Clinical PreMed, non-USA-based more risk Conclusions: results indicate pandemic, developed are policymakers should take appropriate measures support a healthy environment improve well-being behaviours.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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Depression in medical students during the COVID-19 lockdown in Greece DOI Open Access

Mariana Styliari,

Michaella Alexandrou, Georgia Polychronidou

и другие.

Psychiatriki, Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis.The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence depression in medical students Greece during nationwide lockdown.The secondary aims were assess association with socio-demographic factors and students' attitudes regarding quality their studies.The data gathered anonymously through self-administered online questionnaire between January 11 27, 2021.The CES-D scale used measure rates.Multiple logistic regression identify independently associated depression.In total, 978 sixth-and fifth-year participated; mean age 23.2 years 65.6% females.The clinical 21.3% (95% CI: 18.7%, 24.0%), whereas 17.9% 15.5%, 20.4%) experienced severe distress.Depression more prevalent females (25.4% vs 13.1% males, p<0.001).Approximately half (53.4%) participants reported change plans career due 16.9% expressed decreased willingness practice medicine.Factors female gender, living alone or housemates at high risk for COVID-19, being anxious about becoming infected SARS-CoV-2, studying one three largest schools, negatively evaluating adjustment teaching personnel university's response pandemic.The findings report out five pandemic, highlighting need protect most vulnerable pandemic.Medical must be able seek professional services, even era pandemic.Universities should increase accessibility support services provide student-centered approach strategies, as placed spotlight on an existing phenomenon.

Язык: Английский

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