Psychological impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on health professions students at the University of Zambia: a cross-sectional study.
Pan Afr Med J
; 42: 237, 2022.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2226201
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has negatively impacted the mental health of students across the globe. In Zambia, little is known about the psychological impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare students. This study assessed the psychological impact of COVID-19 on health professions students at the University of Zambia.Methods:
this cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2021 to October 2021. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). The multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify the factors associated with anxiety and depression among the participants. Data were analysed using Stata 16.1.Results:
of the 452 students, 57.5% were female, with the majority aged between 19 and 24 years. Overall, 65% (95% CI 60.5-69.4) experienced anxiety, while 86% (95% CI 82.7-89.3) experienced depression. Participants whose income was affected were more likely to experience anxiety (aOR; 2.09, 95% CI 1.29-3.37) and depression (aOR; 2.87, 95% CI 1.53-5.38). Anxiety was associated with difficulty in observing the COVID-19 preventive measures (aOR; 1.84, 95% CI 1.21-2.81). Being depressed was associated with having a chronic condition (aOR; 3.98, 95% CI 1.67-9.50) or a relative or friend who died from COVID-19 (aOR 1.98, 95% CI 1.06-3.70).Conclusion:
many students experienced anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 third wave of infections. This calls for mitigation measures because continued anxiety and depression can affect the academic performance of students. Fortunately, most of the associated factors are modifiable and can easily be targeted when formulating interventions to reduce anxiety and depression among students.Palabras clave
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Estudiantes del Área de la Salud
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio experimental
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Estudio observacional
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Ensayo controlado aleatorizado
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Young_adult
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Pan Afr Med J
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Pamj.2022.42.237.34041
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