COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students
Few studies have explored the impacts of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of undergraduate nursing students. This study aimed: a) to explore perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students in Portugal and Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak; and b) to analyze several COVID-19...
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| author | Carlos Laranjeira Ana Querido Goreti Marques Mafalda Silva Daniela Simões Luísa Gonçalves Rita Figueiredo |
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| description | Few studies have explored the impacts of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of undergraduate nursing students. This study aimed: a) to explore perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students in Portugal and Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak; and b) to analyze several COVID-19 related factors and psychological issues that may be associated with perceived stress. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of Portuguese and Spanish undergraduate nursing students (n=1075). The data gathered included demographic information, questions about COVID-19 related factors, and psychological issues. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression with a degree of significance at p<0.05. High perceived stress scores were found in 558 participants (51.9%). Students with high perceived stress most likely had a COVID-19 diagnosis in their household; their household income had been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; experienced difficulty falling asleep or sleeping all night; consumed junk food in excess; neglected their appearance; felt headaches, stomach aches, and back pain; and lacked the patience or desire to exercise.
Additionally, high perceived stress was negatively associated with life satisfaction. The results provide evidence that infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, may significantly influence mental health. Further research should explore the long-term psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among nursing students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1a2b9948133d457cb693a8bce00fc4c72025-02-11T20:30:31ZengOpen Medical PublishingHealth Psychology Research2420-81242021-06-0191COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing studentsCarlos LaranjeiraAna QueridoGoreti MarquesMafalda SilvaDaniela SimõesLuísa GonçalvesRita FigueiredoFew studies have explored the impacts of COVID-19 and lockdown on the mental health of undergraduate nursing students. This study aimed: a) to explore perceived stress among undergraduate nursing students in Portugal and Spain during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak; and b) to analyze several COVID-19 related factors and psychological issues that may be associated with perceived stress. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of Portuguese and Spanish undergraduate nursing students (n=1075). The data gathered included demographic information, questions about COVID-19 related factors, and psychological issues. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression with a degree of significance at p<0.05. High perceived stress scores were found in 558 participants (51.9%). Students with high perceived stress most likely had a COVID-19 diagnosis in their household; their household income had been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; experienced difficulty falling asleep or sleeping all night; consumed junk food in excess; neglected their appearance; felt headaches, stomach aches, and back pain; and lacked the patience or desire to exercise. Additionally, high perceived stress was negatively associated with life satisfaction. The results provide evidence that infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, may significantly influence mental health. Further research should explore the long-term psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic among nursing students.https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.24508 |
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| title | COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students |
| title_full | COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students |
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| title_short | COVID-19 pandemic and its psychological impact among healthy Portuguese and Spanish nursing students |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.24508 |
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