biostudies-literatureUnknown18(1)Mir IA<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>During lockdown, family PloS onee0280562https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9858015biostudies-literatureDeterminants and predictors of mental health during and after COVID-19 lockdown among university students in Malaysia.PMC9858015Mir IAMohd Jamali MNZNg SKJabbar MAHumayra SfalseDeterminants and predictors of mental health during and after COVID-19 lockdown among university students in Malaysia.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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.<h4>Results</h4>During lockdown, family 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z20232025-04-26T00:39:57.55Z2025-04-06T09:47:57.524ZS-EPMC98580153666268710.1371/journal.pone.0280562