Long-Term Effects of the COVID-19 Open Strategy on the Mental Health of Chinese University Students: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In December 2022, the Chinese government shifted its COVID-19 prevention and control policy to full openness, leading to a widespread pandemic within a short period. This study aimed to examine the trajectories of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms among Chinese university students within 1 year after the implementation of the open policy. Additionally, it investigated the influence of sleep quality, psychological resilience, and medical specialization on these psychological trajectories.

Methods

A cohort study was conducted among Chinese university students using stratified sampling. Follow-up assessments were conducted at three time points: T1 (December 2022-January 2023), T2 (May-June 2023), and T3 (December 2023-January 2024). Generalized Estimating Equa

SUBMITTER: Yang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11973129 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature