Prevalence of anxiety, depression and suicidal behaviors among Brazilian undergraduate students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Demenech, Lauro Miranda; Oliveira, Adriano Trassantes; Neiva-Silva, Lucas; Dumith, Samuel Carvalho

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2020.12.108

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“…( Pierce et al, 2020 ). A recent meta-analysis found 40% of Brazilian college students presented with high levels of anxiety ( Demenech et al, 2021 ), and a different meta-analysis of 16 studies focused on college students across the world, which concluded the prevalence of anxiety and depression was relatively high during the COVID-19 Pandemic ( Chang et al, 2021 ), but varied across countries. Oh et al (2021) found that almost a third of U.S. college students reported moderately severe to severe anxiety, which were primarily a result of financial stress and fear of COVID-19 infection.…”

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A comparison of anxiety levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The COVID-19 Pandemic upended the lives of nearly everyone worldwide, and recent studies have reported higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems. Using a repeated crosssectional design, the current study compares anxiety levels from a representative sample of college students prior-to and during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Additionally, differences in anxiety prior to and following U.S. approval for use of the Pfizer-BioNTtech COVID-19 vaccine were also compared. Findings indicate that state-anxiety levels did not differ significantly prior to and during the Pandemic as well as before the vaccine and during and after the vaccine ( M = 43.01, 44.10, 44.77, respectively). Surprisingly, trait anxiety levels were significantly higher during the Pandemic than before ( p = .003), and anxiety levels trend down after the approval of the vaccine, but not significantly ( M = 45.10, 48.85, 47.58, respectively). Future research should continue to investigate and compare anxiety levels during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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“…Previous studies conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic suggested undergraduate students as a vulnerable group of common mental disorders regardless of their country of origin. The symptoms of mental disorders associated with COVID-19 may include insomnia, irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, somatic complaints and forgetfulness [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. The prevalence of common mental disorders among university students may range from 19 to 56%, and their occurrence can be influenced by socioeconomic and cultural differences between countries [ 9 , 10 ].…”

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Demographics, Socioeconomic Status, Social Distancing, Psychosocial Factors and Psychological Well-Being among Undergraduate Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacted on academic routine because of the social distancing measures. This study examined the relationships of sociodemographic characteristics, social distancing aspects and psychosocial factors on psychosocial well-being among undergraduate students during the social distancing period due to COVID-19. A web-based survey was conducted of undergraduate students at a public university in Brazil (n = 620). Demographics, socioeconomic status (SES), social distancing factors, negative affectivity (DASS-21), sense of coherence (SOC-13), social support and psychosocial well-being (GHQ-12) were measured. The direct and indirect links between was variables was tested using structural equation modelling. The estimated model showed that greater social support, higher sense of coherence and lower negative affectivity were directly associated with better psychological well-being. Female gender, higher SES, not working during the social distancing period and availability of online modules were indirectly associated with psychological well-being through psychosocial factors. Working during the social distancing period and availability of online modules mediated the link of age, gender, SES with psychological well-being. Our findings suggest the need to provide psychological support, online teaching and financial aid to undergraduate students during the social distancing period due to COVID-19 pandemic to improve their psychological well-being.

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“…For example, the highest rates of depression have been found among those who were in their first years of university [1]. However, one review study conducted with university students in Brazil [38] found that students in their final years had a higher prevalence of depression than those in their earlier years. In addition, Ahmed et al [23] found a higher prevalence of depression among students of social sciences and humanities.…”

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Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress and Prevalence of Major Depression and Its Predictors in Female University Students

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Salmerón

Otero

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Depression, anxiety and stress are increasingly concerning phenomena in our society, with serious consequences on physical and mental health. The repercussions may be particularly devastating in particular population subgroups, such as female university students. The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress and the prevalence of depression and associated factors, in Spanish university women. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample of 871 students from the Santiago de Compostela University (mean age 20.7 years, SD = 2.8). Information was collected on sociodemographic and academic characteristics; symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress; diagnosis of major depression; optimism, resilience, social support, life engagement, and five personality domains, using validated instruments. Of the participants, 18.1%, 22.8% and 13.5% presented with severe/very severe levels of depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. A total of 12.9% had major depression. Higher life engagement was associated with lower risk of depression (OR = 0.92, 95% CI 0.87–0.98), while higher levels of neuroticism (OR = 1.20, 95% CI, 1.12–1.28) and openness to experience (OR = 1.08, 95% CI, 1.02–1.14) were associated with greater risk. These findings reveal an alarming percentage of female university students who experience major depression and severe/very severe stress.

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Prevalence of anxiety, depression and suicidal behaviors among Brazilian undergraduate students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 58 publications

References 77 publications

A comparison of anxiety levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

A comparison of anxiety levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Demographics, Socioeconomic Status, Social Distancing, Psychosocial Factors and Psychological Well-Being among Undergraduate Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress and Prevalence of Major Depression and Its Predictors in Female University Students

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