Impact of COVID-19 on the Mental Health of Medical Students in Portugal

Article Psychology, Clinical

The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu et al.

Summary: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and can help alleviate individual fears of COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Factors associated with mental health in Peruvian medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a multicentre quantitative study

Jeff Huarcaya-Victoria et al.

Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatria (2021)

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Emotional Impact on Health Personnel, Medical Students, and General Population Samples During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lima, Peru

Bruno Pedraz-Petrozzi et al.

Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatria (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

The coronavirus disease of 2019 pandemic-associated stress among medical students in middle east respiratory syndrome-CoV endemic area An observational study

Mohammed A. Batais et al.

Summary: The study assessed the stress levels and risk factors among medical students and interns in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding that most students had low anxiety levels and were influenced by generalized anxiety disorder, but generally took preventive measures. The students primarily obtained information about COVID-19 from reliable and official resources, with hand sanitizers and off-campus study being important ways for them to reduce psychological stress.

MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Ethics

Levels of stress in medical students due to COVID-19

Lorcan O'Byrne et al.

Summary: The majority of medical students reported stress levels ranging from moderate to extreme. Higher stress levels were significantly associated with female gender (p=0.039) and international status (p=0.031). Reported stress was also significantly associated with the transition to online learning, online assessment formatting, concerns for personal health, concerns for family members' health, and confidence in government crisis management. Students who reported lower stress had positive views on their medical school's response to the crisis.

JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS (2021)

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Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Mental health and illness of medical students and newly graduated doctors during the pandemic of SARS-Cov-2/COVID-19

Lis Campos Ferreira et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic had negative impacts on the mental health of medical interns and newly graduated doctors, leading to anxiety symptoms. Factors such as family physical distance, excess of COVID-19 information, and living alone were associated with mental health issues during the pandemic. Alcohol intake increased among doctors graduated in 2020 as the pandemic evolved.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Healthcare students' mental and physical well-being during the COVID-19 lockdown and distance learning

Khader A. Almhdawi et al.

Summary: This study investigated the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of undergraduate healthcare students in Jordan during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a relatively low level of HRQoL. Factors associated with HRQoL included depression, neck disability index score, stress, health self-evaluation, satisfaction with distance learning, physical activity level, and weekly studying hours. These findings can inform healthcare educational institutions for better academic planning during future pandemics.

WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Assessing the Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 in Undergraduate Medical Students

Alyssa A. Guo et al.

Summary: A nationwide online survey in the United States found that COVID-19 has negatively impacted the mental health of medical students, with students with preexisting mental health conditions experiencing greater effects.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress, mental health and coping behavior in German University students - a longitudinal study before and after the onset of the pandemic

Edgar Voltmer et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic in Germany led to significant restrictions in public and private life, including halting face-to-face teaching at universities. A longitudinal study was conducted to assess the impact on student stress, mental health, and behavior during the pandemic. Results showed that most students in 2020 did not have known contact with SARS-CoV-2, with the majority practicing mask-wearing and handwashing, but showing less adherence to cleanliness and disinfectant use. Despite the disruptions in 2020, mental health consequences were only moderately different from 2019 for the student population at the university.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Anxiety, PTSD, and stressors in medical students during the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic

Carmen M. Lee et al.

Summary: During the initial peak phase of COVID-19, over 60% of US medical students screened positive for pandemic-related anxiety and one quarter were at risk for PTSD. Female and UIM students were significantly more affected.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Impact of COVID-19 on medical students' mental wellbeing in Jordan

Khaled Seetan et al.

Summary: The study explored the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of medical students, finding that aspects such as physical fitness, study, and social relationships have been significantly affected. Approximately half of the participants were found to have severe mental disorders, with only 13.2% likely to be well.

PLOS ONE (2021)

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Article Education & Educational Research

A longitudinal investigation of mental health, perceived learning environment and burdens in a cohort of first-year German medical students' before and during the COVID-19 'new normal'

Ann-Kathrin Schindler et al.

Summary: This study examined the mental health and perceived learning environment changes among a group of German medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there was a significant increase in depression and burnout after the first semester, the learning environment was perceived positively by students, showing a readiness for change in the newly designed study programme. Monitoring students' mental health longitudinally should be a priority regardless of external circumstances like a pandemic.

BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

The Impact of the SARS-COV-2 Pandemic on the Mental Health and Employment Decisions of Medical Students in North China

Feng Gao et al.

Summary: The study found that during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic, male medical students were more likely to experience anxiety and depression, while being knowledgeable about the pandemic and having a lower academic burden were protective factors.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Impact of COVID-19 on Lifestyle, Personal Attitudes, and Mental Health Among Korean Medical Students: Network Analysis of Associated Patterns

Je-Yeon Yun et al.

Summary: Medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing mental health issues such as depressive mood, anxiety, and intention to drop out of school, requiring targeted psychosocial support.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Psychological Distress, Social Support, Coping Style, and Perceived Stress Among Medical Staff and Medical Students in the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Epidemic in China

Zhe Li et al.

Summary: During the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, medical staff and medical students were found to be at moderate to high risk of psychological distress. Factors such as social support, perceived stress, coping style, and exposure to epidemic-related information were identified as influencing psychological distress among them. Interventions that strengthen social support, reduce perceived stress, and promote positive coping styles may be effective in improving the mental health of medical staff and students.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Mental health in medical students during COVID-19 quarantine: a comprehensive analysis across year-classes

Thais Perissotto et al.

Summary: This study examined the mental burden and empathy of medical students during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding higher levels of mental stress in first-year students who may lack resources and social support networks.

CLINICS (2021)

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Perceived Stress Among Chinese Medical Students Engaging in Online Learning in Light of COVID-19

Jun Wang et al.

Summary: This study examined the distribution of stressors among medical students in western China during the COVID-19 pandemic and explored personal and environmental predictors of perceived stress (PS). Results showed that gender, grade, psychosocial stressors, health-related stressors, specific online learning behavior, and online learning environment were significant predictors of PS.

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT (2021)

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COVID-19 mental health consequences on medical students worldwide

Rea Mittal et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 outbreak led to changes in medical education, impacting students' mental health. Students expressed concerns over their ability to explore specialties and their confidence in becoming competent doctors. Coping strategies included physical activity, outdoor time, and video chats during quarantine.

JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INTERNAL MEDICINE PERSPECTIVES (2021)

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Immediate psychological responses during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi medical students

Farhana Safa et al.

Summary: The study aimed to determine the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Bangladeshi medical students, revealing a significant proportion of students experiencing pandemic-related adverse psychological impacts. Female students showed relatively more severe anxiety and depressive symptoms. Students severely anxious about getting infected by the virus were at higher risk of anxiety and depressive symptoms.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW (2021)

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