COVID-19 pandemic's impact on French Health Students: A cross-sectional study during the third wave.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID19 pandemic had a huge impact on global mental health. Health students, because of their age and status, are a more at-risk population. National survey during the first wave already found high levels of psychological distress.

Objective

This nationwide study aimed to assess health's student mental health during the third wave in France.

Methods

We did an online national cross-sectional study, which addressed all health students from April 4th to May 11th 2021. The questionnaire included sociodemographic and work conditions questions, Kessler 6 scale, and numeric scales.

Results

16,937 students answered, including 54% nurse and 16% medical students. Regarding K6 scale, 14% have moderate (8-12) and 83% high (≥13) level of psychological distress. I

SUBMITTER: Frajerman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9116964 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature