Prevalence and its associated factors of depressive symptoms among Chinese college students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a mental health crisis around the world. The psychological health of college students also faces great challenges. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and the related factors of depressive symptoms among Chinese college students.

Methods

This online cross-sectional survey was conducted via Wenjuanxing platform from March 3-15, 2020 and received 1681 effective questionnaires. Each questionnaire contains the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale, the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Herth Hope Index, and the self-designed items. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to determine the significantly associated factors of depressive symptoms.

Results

The prevalence of depres

SUBMITTER: Yu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7845579 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature