Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of nursing students in Japan: protocol for a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading globally with a high risk of mortality. It is also significantly affecting mental health. For nursing students, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health is predicted to be significant; however, sufficient data have not been obtained. Therefore, this study will aim to assess the mental health of nursing students and evaluate the related factors.

Methods and analysis

This proposed study is a cross-sectional survey using a self-report questionnaire. An online questionnaire will be distributed among all nursing students of eight universities in Japan. The survey questionnaire will consist of questions related to demography, life satisfaction, fear of COVID-19, mental health and physical activities. The target sample size is 1300 nur

SUBMITTER: Kako J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637312 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature