Psychological impacts of transition to distance learning due to COVID-19 on nursing students

The purpose of this study was to assess the psychological impacts of the abrupt transition to distance learning due to COVID-19 and associated factors among Jordanian nursing students. A cross-sectional online survey with a sample of 224 nursing students in three universities was carried out. The survey measured students' depression, anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), academic self-efficacy, and demographic and distance learning-related data. Students have moderate levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Depression, anxiety, stress, and PTSD were significantly associated with various demographic, disease-related, and distance learning-related variables. Further work is required to prepare professional psychological help for nursing students and develop future teaching plans that take into consideration factors underlying students' negative symptoms.

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The purpose of this study was to assess the psychological impacts of the abrupt transition to distance learning due to COVID-19 among Jordanian nursing students. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted with a sample of 224 nursing students, measuring depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, academic self-efficacy, and demographic and distance learning-related data. Moderate levels of depression, anxiety, and stress were found among the students, with significant associations between these mental health indicators and various factors.