Factors Associated With Mental Health Disorders Among University Students in France Confined During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wathelet, Marielle; Duhem, S.; Vaïva, Guillaume; Baubet, Thierry; Habran, Enguerrand; Veerapa, Emilie; Debien, Christophe; Molenda, Sylvie; Hörn, M.; Grandgenèvre, Pierre; Notredame, Charles-Édouard; D’Hondt, Fabien

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25591

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“…In the present study, female gender was associated with a higher risk of reporting depressive symptoms, which is in line with a large body of previous findings [ 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 ]. Moreover, students with a migration background, i.e., double citizens and foreign nationals, and students from families with lower socioeconomic status were more likely to have depressive symptoms.…”

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“…With respect to psychosocial factors, students with poor social support, low resilience, and low self-efficacy were more likely to report depressive symptoms. Previous studies of French and Chinese students and adolescents during the pandemic found similar associations between weak feelings of social integration and mental health symptoms [ 33 ], low levels of resilience [ 24 , 35 ], and negative coping [ 35 ], which were risk factors for depressive symptoms. Similarly, pre-pandemic studies of Iranian students, Chinese adolescents, and Chinese athletes showed that low self-efficacy was a risk factor for depressive symptoms [ 36 , 37 , 38 ].…”

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Depressive Symptoms in Swiss University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Correlates

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Background: COVID-19 containment measures and the uncertainties associated with the pandemic may have contributed to changes in mental health risks and mental health problems in university students. Due to the high burden of the disease, depression is of particular concern. However, knowledge about the prevalence of depressive symptoms in Swiss university students during the pandemic is limited. We therefore assessed the prevalence of depressive symptoms and their change during the COVID-19 pandemic in a large sample of Swiss university students. Methods: We assessed depressive symptoms in two cross-sectional cohorts of university students (n = 3571) in spring and autumn 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and compared them with a matched sample of the Swiss national population (n = 2328). Binary logistic regression models estimated prevalence with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). Results: Adjusted prevalence of depressive symptoms in female (30.8% (95% CI: 28.6–33.0)) and male students (24.8% (95% CI: 21.7–28.1)) was substantially higher than in the matching female (10.9% (95% CI: 8.9–13.2)) and male (8.5% (6.6–11.0)) pre-pandemic national population. Depressive symptoms in the two consecutive student cohorts did not significantly differ. Conclusions: More than a quarter of Swiss university students reported depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was substantially higher as compared to the matched general population. Universities should introduce measures to support students in such times of crisis and gain an understanding of the factors impacting mental health positively or negatively and related to university structures and procedures.

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Depressive Symptoms in Swiss University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Correlates

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“…In a literature study, it was found that in addition to the general population experiencing significant psychological problems, depression, anxiety, and stress increased, especially among healthcare workers, students, service sector workers, women, those in quarantine, and those exposed to misinformation [ 72 ]. The current study found that COVID-19 fear raises individuals’ depression, anxiety, and stress levels above the accepted level, consistent with many other studies [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 ].…”

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“…In another study conducted with 3524 participants, it was seen that individuals between the ages of 18–33 had more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic; it has been found that older people generally give better psychological responses [ 45 ]. A study conducted with students during the COVID-19 period in France found that 24.7% of students had high perceived stress, 16.1% depression, and 27.5% anxiety [ 46 ]. In a study conducted on Chinese adolescents (aged 12–18, n = 8079), it was found that 37% of the adolescents had anxiety and 43% had depression, with women being the highest risk group [ 47 ].…”

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The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family

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Younis

2021

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The COVID-19 virus has become a fearful epidemic for people all over the world. In Turkey, long quarantine periods and curfews have increased both physical and psychological problems. Due to the rapid spread and substantial impact of the COVID-19 virus, different psychological effects were observed among different segments of society, such as among young people, elderly people, and active workers. Because of fear caused by the COVID-19 virus, it is thought that depression, stress, and anxiety levels have increased. It is estimated that there are more psychological issues for people with poor health and others whose friends or family became ill or have died because of COVID-19. To explore and test the situation mentioned above, we conducted a cross-sectional study in Turkey with 3287 participants above 16 years old. We measured COVID-19 fear, along with anxiety, stress, and depression levels (DASS21) and demographics. Firstly, we tested whether COVID-19 fear predicts stress, anxiety, and depression. Secondly, we investigated if the effect of COVID-19 fear is stronger for those who have underlying illness and for those whose friends or family became ill or have died because of COVID-19. The results showed that women and 16–25 years old youths have higher COVID-19-related fear, anxiety, depression, and stress. Furthermore, we found a significant relationship between COVID-19 fear and stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as significant moderation effects of having an underlying illness and having friends or family who were infected or have died. These results show the importance of implementing specific implementations, particularly for vulnerable groups, to minimize the psychological problems that may arise with the pandemic.

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“…Further studies on students conducted in France, Ethiopia, China, and Malaysia also point at a high negative impact on college students’ psychosocial health during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 22 , 23 , 24 ]. A study of college students in China found that the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression rose to 2.7% and 9.0% during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 25 ].…”

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Assessing the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 among College Students: An Evidence of 15 Countries

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Sharma

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Mental health issues among college students is a leading public health concern, which seems to have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. While previous estimates related to psychological burden among college students are available, quantitative synthesis of available data still needs to be performed. Therefore, this meta-analysis endeavors to present collective evidence discussing the psychological impact of COVID-19 among college students. Bibliographical library databases, including Embase, Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, and PsycINFO, were systematically searched for relevant studies. Titles, abstracts, and full articles were screened, and two reviewers extracted data. Heterogeneity was assessed by I2 statistic. The random-effects model was utilized to obtain the pooled estimates of psychological indicators among college students. Location, gender, level of severity, and quality scores were used as moderator variables for subgroup analyses. Funnel plot and Egger linear regression test was used to assess publication bias. Twenty-seven studies constituting 90,879 college students met the inclusion criteria. The results indicated 39.4% anxiety (95% CI: 28.6,51.3; I2 = 99.8%; p-value < 0.0001) and 31.2% depression (95% CI: 19.7,45.6; I2= 99.8%, p < 0.0001) among college students. The pooled prevalence of stress (26.0%), post-traumatic stress disorder (29.8%), and impaired sleep quality (50.5%) were also reported. College students bear a disproportionate burden of mental health problems worldwide, with females having higher anxiety and depression levels than males. This study’s findings underscore the need to develop appropriate public health interventions to address college students’ emotional and psychosocial needs. The policies should be reflective of demographic and socioeconomic differentials.

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Factors Associated With Mental Health Disorders Among University Students in France Confined During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Depressive Symptoms in Swiss University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Correlates

Depressive Symptoms in Swiss University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Correlates

The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals’ Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family

Assessing the Psychological Impact of COVID-19 among College Students: An Evidence of 15 Countries

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