Psychological Status of College Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Alanazi, Mona

doi:10.2147/amep.s381916

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“…Our findings are in line with those of another study conducted in the UK [ 85 ]. University-based studies in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 quarantine increased psychological manifestations, which increased the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress [ 86 ]. Similarly, a high prevalence of depression and anxiety during the pandemic resulted in unhealthy eating behaviour at night and stress eating, which lasted with increased body weight [ 87 , 88 ].…”

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity and its risk factors: a systematic review

Nour

Altıntaş

2023

BMC Public Health

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Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the severe acute new coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Devastating social, economic, and health service utilisation-related activities. Increased burden and lifestyle changes due to confinement. Objective This study aimed to investigate and determine the determinants of obesity during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic from 2019 to 2023. Methods Observational studies published between December 2019 and January 2023 were thoroughly searched using a PRISMA flow chart. PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, HINARI, Scopus, and Embase databases were used. Two reviewers independently identified and critically evaluated the relevant literature. Studies that reported weight gain or involved BMI measurements of 25 kg/m2 or BMI z-scores for children during the COVID-19 lockdown were selected for inclusion. The Newcastle–Ottawa Scale (NOS) was used as a quality assessment instrument in nonrandomised studies to evaluate study quality. All the contributing determinants of weight increase were identified, gathered, and synthesised. Results This systematic review identified 40 studies with a total population of 5,681,813 from 22 countries, of which 74.6% were male. The sample size from included articles ranged from 37 to 5,315,435. Of the 40 selected articles, 24 focused on adults, five on adolescents, three on children, and eight on children and adolescents. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, bad eating habits, behavioural lifestyle, excessive stress, depression, anxiety, behavioural risk factors, sex, and ethnic minorities were associated with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Conclusion During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, and poor eating patterns were the most common risk factors for obesity. Additionally, unhealthy eating habits, excessive behavioural stress, depression, anxiety, low mood, age, gender, and ethnic minorities have been identified as risk factors for obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity and its risk factors: a systematic review

Nour

Altıntaş

2023

BMC Public Health

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“…The psychological pressures endured by persons in confinement included a lengthy quarantine period, the anxiety of infection, frustration, limited supplies, poor communication, financial loss, and discrimination. (Alanazi M, 2022). It is necessary to take action to reverse the trend that the COVID-19 epidemic and the associated public health limitations are having on mental health.…”

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Relationship between Physical Activity and Psychological Status during Covid-19 among Nursing Students at Al Baha University.

Alghamdi

El-Amrosy

2023

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Background: Recent research has shown that levels of poor mental health are high during COVID-19related social distancing. Social distancing measures may result in people becoming more anxious, angry, stressed, agitated, and withdrawn. Engaging in physical activity may influence mental health during social distancing related to COVID-19. A large body of literature exists showing that regular and sustained participation in physical activity is associated with positive mental health. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between physical activity and psychological status during Covid-19 among nursing students AlBaha university. The setting of the study: The study was conducted at the faculty of applied medical sciences AlBaha university. Research Design: A descriptive co-relational design was used to achieve the aim of the study. Data collection: Three tools were used; Tool (1): Structured Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics Interview Questionnaire. Tool (II): Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (III): an adapted version of the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF). Results:The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the participants in the study (62.5%) were from the fifth level. 50% of them were male and 50% were females. Also illustrated that; Physical exercise and psychological status were statistically significantly correlated (stress, anxiety, and depression). Conclusion: It was concluded that a negative change in physical activity compared to pre-COVID-19 restrictions was associated with poorer mental health.

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“…The experience of COVID-19 may differ between the medical and non-medical students. Studies conducted among all students mostly focused on the COVID-19 pandemic period (36)(37)(38)(39). Therefore, from these studies, we do not know how the provenance changes post-pandemic when students start returning to their studies.…”

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Sociodemographic determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among university students in Saudi Arabia

Alasqah,

Alhamdan,

Alhouri

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe public health measures taken in educational institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic had complex influences on students’ mental health. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and sociodemographic determinants of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic among students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study among Qassim University students in Saudi Arabia. All students registered for the academic year 2022 were invited to participate in a survey through social media. A total of 453 participants completed an online survey that included the DASS-21 for assessing the emotional states of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress..ResultsThe mean scores for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress, were 10.70, 11.18, and 10.40, respectively. At least 18% of the students reported experiencing moderate-to-severe levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress. The study showed that the feminine gender was associated with higher Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scores.ConclusionStudents in the current study described experiencing higher levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of the present study can help universities take targeted measures to address the impact of a pandemic like COVID-19 on students’ mental health.

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Psychological Status of College Students During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 48 publications

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity and its risk factors: a systematic review

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on obesity and its risk factors: a systematic review

Relationship between Physical Activity and Psychological Status during Covid-19 among Nursing Students at Al Baha University.

Sociodemographic determinants of depression, anxiety, and stress immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among university students in Saudi Arabia

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