Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health among Health Sciences Students: A single centre study

Mohd Hafizi Mahmud; Mohd Amirul Tajuddin; Kawu  Hammajulde Deh; Kamal Ashyraf Kamal Anuar

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3709

Authors

Mohd Hafizi Mahmud Centre for Medical Imaging Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor.
Mohd Amirul Tajuddin Centre for Medical Imaging Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Kawu Hammajulde Deh Department of Radiology, Maitama District Hospital, Abuja.
Kamal Ashyraf Kamal Anuar Centre for Medical Imaging Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3709

Keywords:

COVID-19, Mental Health, Students

Abstract

COVID-19 pandemic has caused psychological impact on the human being. This study is aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of depression, anxiety and stress among undergraduate students during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional survey using Depression Anxiety Stress Scale 21 was conducted on 319 students. The results demonstrated that 21.6% - 32.9% of the students had moderate to extremely severe of depression, anxiety, and stress. Number of close friends and number of persons living at home were identified as their most significant predictors. These findings provide preliminary awareness towards understanding the mental health issue among college students during COVID-19 pandemic.

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