Correlates of psychological distress among undergraduate women engaged in remote learning through a New York City college during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The study's objective is to explore psychological distress (PD) among remote learners during COVID-19.

Participants

Female undergraduates matriculated at an NYC college in Winter 2020.

Methods

Using the Kessler-6 scale, we defined PD as no/low (LPD), mild/moderate (MPD), and severe (SPD) and assessed if residing in/near NYC modified associations.

Results

PD was common (MPD: 34.1%, SPD: 38.9%). Students identifying as Other/Multiracial had lower MPD odds (aOR = 0.39 [0.17-0.88]). SPD was associated with identifying as White (aOR = 2.02 [1.02-3.99]), unbalanced meals (aOR = 2.59 [1.06-6.30]), violence experience (aOR = 1.77 [1.06-2.94]), no social support (aOR = 3.24 [1.37-7.64]), and loneliness (aOR = 2.52 [1.29-4.95]). Among students in/near NYC, mode

SUBMITTER: Heck CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10350472 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature