The psychological state of the medical students during COVID-19 pandemic and risk factors concerned

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20220123-00092

Abstract

Abstract: Objective To investigate the mental status of the medical students during COVID-19 pandemic and to discuss associated risk factors in order to provide effective intervention. Methods Totally 826 undergraduates at internship in Hebei General Hospital were selected as research object. The mental status was evaluated by investigation through questionnaires designed for generalized anxiety disorder and Patient Health Questionnaire Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify the potential risk factors. Results It is found that anxiety, depression and somatized symptoms are found in 8.4% (69/826), 17.7(146/826) and 13.8% (114/826) students respectively. The history of chronic gastroenteritis, anxiety and depression and keep attention to the pandemic situation for one to three hours each day or even whole day are independent risk factors related to anxiety and depression (anxiety: OR =6.560, 4.223, 2.425, 4.970, 95%CI: 1.953～22.035, 1.969～9.057, 1.294～4.545, 2.492～9.910. depression: OR =5.011, 1.953, 1.770, 1.995, 95%CI: 1.827～13.415, 1.011～3.772, 1.176～2.664, 1.166～3.415). Conclusions During COVID-19 pandemic, medical students suffer from anxiety, depression and somatized symptoms. The history of anxiety, depression, and chronic gastroenteritis are associated with anxiety and depression. It is recommended to pay attention to the epidemic information not more than one hour each day.

Key words: Students, medical, COVID-19, Mental status, Associated factors

CLC Number:

Zhai Xiaoyan, Zang Yuqin, Jing Peng, Zhang Shipan, Liu Jing, Ni Aihua. The psychological state of the medical students during COVID-19 pandemic and risk factors concerned[J]. Chinese Journal of Medical Education, 2022, 42(9): 787-791.

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