Determinants and predictors of mental health during and after COVID-19 lockdown among university students in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young adults, particularly university students might be at greater risk of developing psychological distress, and exhibiting symptoms of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary objective of this study was to explore and compare the determinants and predictors of mental health (anxiety and depression) during and after the COVID-19 lockdown among university students.

Methods

This was an observational, cross-sectional study with a sample size of 417 students. An online survey utilizing International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was distributed to Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman students via Google forms.

Results

During lockdown, family

SUBMITTER: Mir IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9858015 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature