Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of university students in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mental well-being of students worldwide. There is a scarcity of information on the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This study aimed to investigate the mental health impact of the COVID-19, including depression, anxiety and resilience among a sample of university students in the UAE.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted from September to November 2021. The patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9), generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10) were used to assess depression, anxiety, and resilience. The COVID-19 impact was assessed using a list of questions.

Results

SUBMITTER: Vajpeyi Misra A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9756732 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature