The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 on Students.
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The COVID-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted in late January 2020 and aroused enormous attention globally. The public at large may also experience boredom, disappointment, and irritability under the isolation measures. Depression and anxiety are common mental health problems experienced by university students. This survey aims to investigate the psychological impact of COVID 19 on students.
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Detailed Description
The COVID-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted in late January 2020 and aroused enormous attention globally. Infected patients may develop severe and even fatal respiratory diseases (e.g., acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute respiratory failure) ending up in intensive care. Apart from physical suffering, it is not uncommon for confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to suffer from great psychological pressure and other health-related problems. The limited knowledge of the COVID-19 and the overwhelming news may lead to anxiety and fear in the public. The public at large may also experience boredom, disappointment, and irritability under the isolation measures.
Depression and anxiety are common mental health problems experienced by university students. Being in higher education is associated with many stressors and transitional events, and students fall within the age range when common mental health problems are at their developmental peak. Depression and anxiety can impair students' academic performance and social functioning, cause significant burden at university, and potentially affect their future career opportunities. The study includes 2 parts. Part A is an online survey study with non-probabilistic convenience sampling and part B is focus group interviews.
This study aims to explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 and coping methods in higher education students.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Stress level [baseline]
measured by Stress Scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Anxiety and depressive symptoms [baseline]
measured by a 4-item Patient Health Questionnaire
- Insomnia symptoms and the associated daytime impairment [baseline]
measured by 7-item Insomnia Severity Index
- Psychological response to trauma [baseline]
measured by a 22-item Impact of Event Scale -Revised
- Resilience [baseline]
measured by a 2-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
- Attitude and practice students regarding preventive measures [baseline]
measured by outcome-based questionnaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
• Higher education students aged 18 years and above
Exclusion Criteria:
• Subjects refuse to answer this questionnaire
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | LAI Agnes | Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 852 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- The University of Hong Kong
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Agnes YK Lai, PhD, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
- Bao Y, Sun Y, Meng S, Shi J, Lu L. 2019-nCoV epidemic: address mental health care to empower society. Lancet. 2020 Feb 22;395(10224):e37-e38. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30309-3. Epub 2020 Feb 7.
- Hysenbegasi A, Hass SL, Rowland CR. The impact of depression on the academic productivity of university students. J Ment Health Policy Econ. 2005 Sep;8(3):145-51.
- UW20-298