To Study Psychological Implications of Covid-19 Among Students

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Students are primarily affected psychologically by the latest COVID-19 outbreak. As the pandemic progresses, students are more likely to experience psychological distress, which might vary over time. Students have higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and disordered eating than the overall population. As a result, the impact on their mental health is amplified when the nature of their educational experience abruptly changes—for example, when the COVID-19 pandemic causes them to shelter in situ. Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the psychological status of students during Covid-19. Material and Methods For this survey study, students pursuing a healthcare-related degree at a medical or paramedical college completed an online survey. Total 182 students are participated in this online survey by filling up a questionnaire. Social media was used to attract participants (Facebook and WhatsApp are examples of social media platforms.) The online survey employed, The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was previously published (HADS) for measure the student’s anxiety and depression levels. We asked students some basic questions, which took no more than 10 minutes, and data was collected and analyzed. Results We obtained 182 completed responses, with a mean age of 20.93 (SD = 1.968) and the majority of respondents being females (69.23 % ). The HADS found that 36% and 32% of subjects had normal anxiety and depression scores, respectively. 34% students had borderline abnormal anxiety and 40% students had borderline depression. 30% were categorized as having abnormal anxiety scores, while 28% were labelled as having abnormal depression scores. Conclusion: Our data suggests that COVID-19 pandemic affected students from medical & paramedical field and induced depression and anxiety in them.