medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 16, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown have had negative effects on students’ mental health. However, little information is available regarding the frequencies of depressive symptoms suicidal ideation during post-pandemic period. We aimed to compare prevalence rates among university students, before versus after pandemic. Methods In this comparative study, 4464 students were recruited pre-COVID-19 period (2013-2020) 1768 post-COVID-19 (2022-2023). Standardized compared between two time periods. Adjusted logistic regression models used assess association (with as reference) ideation. Results Compared participants from pre-pandemic sample, sample higher standardized (40.6% vs 25.6%) (29.3% 21.1%). With adjustment for age, gender, campus, scholarship, past history depression suicide attempt, in experienced more (aOR, 1.89; 95% CI, 1.67-2.13) 1.46; 1.28-1.67) era. Limitations main limitations self-selection bias due potential over-reporting linked media coverage, well measures attempt across lifespan. Conclusions These findings reveal an alarming deterioration health Pending replications others countries, these results suggest that it crucial continue monitoring health, strengthening communication topic, reinforcing healthcare systems.

Язык: Английский