Prevalence of mental health problems and sleep disturbances in nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify the prevalence of mental health problems and sleep disturbances among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background

As a future professional workforce, nursing students are expected to play a role in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic; however, physical and mental health problems may hinder their willingness to stay in the nursing profession. Evidence of the prevalence of the health problems among nursing students related to COVID-19 may allow educators to manage their students' health problems and make them feel more positive about their future careers.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis. This study was prospectively registered with PROSPERO.

Data sources

Databases, including CINAHL, Embase, PubMed and Web of Science, were se

SUBMITTER: Mulyadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496961 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature