Quality of Life and Depressive Symptoms Among Peruvian University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the factors associated with quality of life and depressive symptoms in Peruvian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Multicentre study in 1,634 students recruited by convenience sampling. The quality of life (QoL) was assessed with the European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions at three levels (EQ-5D-3L) and depressive symptoms with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). To assess factors associated with QoL and depressive symptoms, linear regressions and fitted regressions were used, with robust coefficients of variance information (β).

Results

A 345 (21.1%) reported problems in performing daily activities, 544 (33.3%) reported pain and discomfort, 772 (47.2%) were moderately/very anxious or depressed. Furthermore, 207 (12.

SUBMITTER: Figueroa-Quinones J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8904923 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature