Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors.
<h4>Introduction</h4>This study aims to assess the impacts of COVID-19 pandemics among university students in Malaysia, by identifying the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among them and their respective predictors.<h4>Methodology</h4>An online cross-sectional stu...
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| description | <h4>Introduction</h4>This study aims to assess the impacts of COVID-19 pandemics among university students in Malaysia, by identifying the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among them and their respective predictors.<h4>Methodology</h4>An online cross-sectional study was conducted via non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, COVID-19 related influences. Mental health status was assessed with depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21).<h4>Results</h4>388 students participated this study (72.4% female; 81.7% Bachelor's student). The prevalence of moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress among university students are 53.9%, 66.2% and 44.6%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis found that the odds of depression were lower among students who exercise at least 3 times per week (OR: 0.380, 95% CI: 0.203-0.711). The odd ratio of student who had no personal history of depression to had depression, anxiety and stress during this pandemic was also lower in comparison (OR: 0.489, 95% CI: 0.249-0.962; OR: 0.482, 95% CI: 0.241-0.963; OR: 0.252, 95% CI: 0.111-0.576). Surprisingly, students whose are currently pursuing Master study was associated with lower stress levels (OR: 0.188, 95% CI: 0.053-0.663). However, student who had poorer satisfaction of current learning experience were more likely to experience stress (OR: 1.644, 95% CI: 1.010-2.675).<h4>Limitations</h4>It is impossible to establish causal relationships between variables on mental health outcomes, and there is a risk of information bias.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The prevalence of mental health issues among university students is high. These findings present essential pieces of predictive information when promoting related awareness among them. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d8d939d718404c15abdd7a64ebcd13102023-01-28T05:30:53ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032023-01-01181e028068010.1371/journal.pone.0280680Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors.Shun Sun WongCharng Choon WongKwok Wen NgMohammad F BostanudinSuk Fei Tan<h4>Introduction</h4>This study aims to assess the impacts of COVID-19 pandemics among university students in Malaysia, by identifying the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among them and their respective predictors.<h4>Methodology</h4>An online cross-sectional study was conducted via non-probabilistic convenience sampling. Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle, COVID-19 related influences. Mental health status was assessed with depression, anxiety, and stress scale (DASS-21).<h4>Results</h4>388 students participated this study (72.4% female; 81.7% Bachelor's student). The prevalence of moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress among university students are 53.9%, 66.2% and 44.6%, respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis found that the odds of depression were lower among students who exercise at least 3 times per week (OR: 0.380, 95% CI: 0.203-0.711). The odd ratio of student who had no personal history of depression to had depression, anxiety and stress during this pandemic was also lower in comparison (OR: 0.489, 95% CI: 0.249-0.962; OR: 0.482, 95% CI: 0.241-0.963; OR: 0.252, 95% CI: 0.111-0.576). Surprisingly, students whose are currently pursuing Master study was associated with lower stress levels (OR: 0.188, 95% CI: 0.053-0.663). However, student who had poorer satisfaction of current learning experience were more likely to experience stress (OR: 1.644, 95% CI: 1.010-2.675).<h4>Limitations</h4>It is impossible to establish causal relationships between variables on mental health outcomes, and there is a risk of information bias.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The prevalence of mental health issues among university students is high. These findings present essential pieces of predictive information when promoting related awareness among them.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280680 |
| spellingShingle | Shun Sun Wong Charng Choon Wong Kwok Wen Ng Mohammad F Bostanudin Suk Fei Tan Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. PLoS ONE |
| title | Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. |
| title_full | Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. |
| title_fullStr | Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. |
| title_short | Depression, anxiety, and stress among university students in Selangor, Malaysia during COVID-19 pandemics and their associated factors. |
| title_sort | depression anxiety and stress among university students in selangor malaysia during covid 19 pandemics and their associated factors |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280680 |
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