Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students in the first wave: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of the study was to evaluate the psychological impact on nursing students at the end of period of confinement during the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in Spain.

Design

A cross-sectional study reported in line with the STROBE guidelines.

Methods

Nursing students were invited to complete an online questionnaire at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year using convenience sampling. The questionnaire collected data on sociodemographic factors, work, and life experiences in relation to COVID-19, habits and lifestyle using the World Health Organization Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) and the Generalized Anxiety disorder-7 scale. Variables related to anxiety were analysed using multiple lineal regression analysis, RESULTS: The prevalence of low psychological w

SUBMITTER: Roldan-Merino J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190679 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature