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Students and Faculty Experiences, Perceptions and Knowledge on Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Descriptive
Blesile Suzette S Mantaring1, Michael P Sy2, John Robert C Medina3,4
1Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila.
Acta Medica Philippina
|November 1, 2024
Summary
University of the Philippines Manila faculty and students experienced significant stress during COVID-19. Key stressors included family issues and connectivity problems, with students reporting low awareness of available support services.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) to establish a subcommittee on students in distress.
- This subcommittee aimed to create strategies for addressing student distress and mental health concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the experiences, perceptions, and knowledge of both students and faculty members at UP Manila regarding distress.
- To inform policy development for supporting students facing mental health challenges.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was developed based on findings from seven online focus group discussions with 20 UP Manila faculty.
- The survey was administered to faculty and students across UP Manila's colleges and extension campuses over one month.
Main Results:
- Both faculty and students identified avoidance of schoolwork and sleep disturbances as primary student stress responses.
- Commonly perceived causes of stress included unclear home-school boundaries, family duties, lack of socialization, and connectivity issues.
- Significant disparities emerged between faculty and student perceptions regarding academic impacts, family issues, financial concerns, and awareness of university support services (28% of students vs. 70% of faculty).
Conclusions:
- UP Manila faculty and students experienced stress related to the pandemic's impact on academic and daily life.
- Student distress was frequently linked to family concerns, restrictions, connectivity, and feelings of lack.
- A significant gap exists in student awareness of available university support services, despite their existence.
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