Survey on general awareness, mental state and academic difficulties among students due to COVID-19 outbreak in the western regions of Uganda

Meji, M. Abisha; Dennison, Milon Selvam

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05454

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“…Despite 45% of the participants having only completed matric, they experienced various levels of stress, ranging from mild to severe. The stress levels appeared to be linked with financial status, mirroring the observation that employees in higher ranks experienced less stress than those in lower ranks (20). In terms of preventive measures, the participants' awareness was noteworthy.…”

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Perception of COVID among Factory Workers, Assessment of Stress Levels, and the Economic Implications in Karachi, Pakistan

Obaid,

Baig,

Khan

et al. 2023

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various sectors worldwide, with factory workers particularly vulnerable due to their working conditions and economic challenges. Understanding the mental health and perceptions of COVID-19 among these workers is essential for developing effective interventions. Objective: To assess the stress levels and perceptions of COVID-19 among factory workers in Karachi and explore the relationship between these factors and demographic variables such as education and financial status. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used, involving 354 factory workers in Karachi, selected through convenient sampling. A questionnaire-based survey, including the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), was employed to gather data on stress levels and perceptions of COVID-19. Results: In the study of factory workers in Karachi, results revealed diverse stress levels and perceptions of COVID-19, significantly influenced by demographic factors. Among the 354 participants, 61.3% recognized COVID-19 as a real threat, despite 45% having only completed matric-level education. Stress varied notably across different groups, with 86.7% of male workers reporting higher stress compared to 13.3% of their female counterparts. Financial status emerged as a crucial determinant, with 57.3% of workers earning below PKR 18,000 exhibiting more pronounced stress levels. Additionally, preventive measures were well-recognized, with 82.8% of participants identifying hand washing, and 74% acknowledging mask-wearing as effective against COVID-19. These findings underscore the complex interplay between education, financial status, and health awareness in shaping the pandemic's impact on this workforce segment. Conclusion: The study underscores the need for targeted interventions in workplaces to manage stress and enhance health awareness among factory workers, regardless of their educational background.

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Perception of COVID among Factory Workers, Assessment of Stress Levels, and the Economic Implications in Karachi, Pakistan

Obaid,

Baig,

Khan

et al. 2023

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“…The main reason was that compared with traditional teaching, online learning lacks direct communication, and the learning atmosphere cannot meet the basic psychological needs of students [40,41], and thus students cannot achieve an ideal learning efficacy [41,42]. Some students whose online learning conditions were limited due to family difficulties or underdeveloped communication in their area needed help to complete online learning and examinations [43]. Some students with strong professional practicality could only study normally with laboratory conditions.…”

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International Research Review and Teaching Improvement Measures of College Students’ Learning Psychology under the Background of COVID-19

Liu

2023

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on college education. College students have faced great difficulties in terms of learning and living during the lockdown period, which has brought many negative psychological effects. To explore the psychological states of college students learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the reasons for these states, this study used CiteSpace to analyze 105 articles on WoS about college students’ learning psychology, and the results of this analysis were combined with an interpretation of the literature to summarize the research hotspots, development trends, learning psychology types, and reasons in this field. The main findings were as follows: (1) During the COVID-19 pandemic, the psychological state of learning college students mainly included academic burnout, learning anxiety, and learning pressure. (2) Academic burnout was affected by perceived usefulness and self-control and was manifested as not accepting online teaching and truancy. (3) Learning anxiety was affected by emotional support factors and was manifested as loneliness, anxiety about lockdown management, and fear of infection. (4) Learning pressure was affected by perceived ease-of-use, environmental support, and self-efficacy and was manifested by difficulties completing online learning tasks, academic performance, and future career uncertainty. Given the above findings, this study proposes corresponding teaching improvement measures from the perspective of the sustainability of the teaching methods of teachers and students’ continuous learning, providing teaching references for schools and teachers, and psychological support for students.

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“…Selama Covid-19 peserta didik beralih ke sistem online secara mendadak yang mengakibatkan hasil belajar tidak maksimal (Patricia, 2020). Pembelajaran daring di era Covid-19 memicu beberapa permasalahan peserta didik seperti permasalahan dalam mengatur belajarnya juga kekhawatiran dalam mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran yang mana akan mempengaruhi capaian belajar (Abisha Meji & Dennison, 2020). Pembelajaran daring turut menimbulkan kebingungan pembelajar sehingga dapat menurunkan hasil belajar (Argaheni, 2020).…”

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Pengaruh Self Regulated Learning dan Self Efficacy Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ekonomi Peserta Didik dalam Pembelajaran Daring di Era Covid-19

Zahro

Surjanti

2021

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Survey on general awareness, mental state and academic difficulties among students due to COVID-19 outbreak in the western regions of Uganda

Cited by 12 publications

References 24 publications

Perception of COVID among Factory Workers, Assessment of Stress Levels, and the Economic Implications in Karachi, Pakistan

Perception of COVID among Factory Workers, Assessment of Stress Levels, and the Economic Implications in Karachi, Pakistan

International Research Review and Teaching Improvement Measures of College Students’ Learning Psychology under the Background of COVID-19

Pengaruh Self Regulated Learning dan Self Efficacy Terhadap Hasil Belajar Ekonomi Peserta Didik dalam Pembelajaran Daring di Era Covid-19

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