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An Examination of Social Support and Mental Health in Nursing Students During COVID-19
Tricia Neu1, Jennifer Rode, Susan Hammer
1About the Authors The authors are faculty at Miami University School of Nursing, Hamilton, Ohio. Tricia Neu, DNP, FNP, is an assistant professor. Jennifer Rode, PhD, RN, is an associate professor. Susan Hammer, MSN, ANP, is director, Nursing Resource Center. For more information, contact Dr. Rode rodejl@miamioh.edu .
Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic limited social interactions and potential social support among residential nursing students. This study used a cross-sectional design to explore students' social living conditions and resources and their correlations with student mental health. Results demonstrated higher than expected levels of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. However, social living situation did not affect mental health. Both parental education and mental health therapy (used as a control) were significantly related to student-reported mental health.
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