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Assessing Anxiety and Depression Among Students Post-COVID-19: Exploring Associating Factors.

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University students in Jordan experienced high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Immediate interventions are needed to support student mental health and well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted global mental health, increasing anxiety and depression rates.
  • University students faced heightened vulnerability to psychological distress due to various contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and levels of anxiety and depression among university students in Jordan.
  • To identify factors associated with psychological distress in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • An electronic survey was administered to university students residing in Jordan.
  • 1241 students were enrolled in the study.

Main Results:

  • Overall, 46% of students reported abnormal anxiety levels and 24% reported abnormal depression levels.
  • Females exhibited higher rates of abnormal anxiety (48.4%) compared to males (42.1%).
  • Factors associated with increased anxiety included younger age, female gender, medication use, and high coffee consumption.

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of anxiety and depression necessitates urgent attention from education policymakers.
  • Targeted psychological assessments and interventions are crucial for supporting affected students.
  • Proactive measures are required to mitigate the mental health impact on university students.