Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Maan, Jordan.
PLoS One. 2021 Jun 17;16(6):e0253295. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253295. eCollection 2021.
COVID-19 has spread throughout the world and has resulted in significant morbidity, mortality, and negative psychological impact. This prospective cross-sectional study is exploring the effect of the pandemic on mental health of medical students. The study was conducted at six Jordanian medical schools using an online survey to collect students' socio-demographic and academic data. Assessment of mental wellbeing status was done using Kessler's psychological stress scale (K10); the impact of COVID-19 on life activities and strategies followed to manage the situation were also examined. A total of 553 medical students were recruited for the study. Men constituted 40.1%, and women were 59.9%. Students reported that COVID-19 has affected the aspects of physical fitness (73.1%), study (68.4%), and social relationships (65.6%) the most. Sixty-six percent of the students were concerned about family members' affection, and more than half (58.4%) explained their concerns about the inability to get clinical sessions and labs. Cooking, baking, and hobby practicing were the most popular methods to improve their mental wellbeing. About half of the participants had a severe mental disorder, and only 13.2% were likely to be well. The study indicates that half of our medical students suffer severe mental disorders, with physical fitness, exercise, and studying being among the most affected aspects during the COVID 19 pandemic. It is recommended that measures need be taken to alleviate students' stress, which might have deleterious effects in many aspects.
COVID-19 已在全球范围内传播，导致了大量的发病率、死亡率和负面心理影响。本前瞻性横断面研究旨在探讨大流行对医学生心理健康的影响。该研究在六所约旦医学院进行，采用在线调查收集学生的社会人口统计学和学术数据。使用 Kessler 心理压力量表（K10）评估心理健康状况；还检查了 COVID-19 对生活活动的影响以及管理情况所采取的策略。共有 553 名医学生参加了这项研究。男性占 40.1%，女性占 59.9%。学生报告 COVID-19 对身体健康（73.1%）、学习（68.4%）和社会关系（65.6%）的影响最大。66%的学生担心家人的感情，超过一半（58.4%）解释了他们对无法进行临床课程和实验室的担忧。烹饪、烘焙和爱好练习是改善心理健康最受欢迎的方法。大约一半的参与者有严重的精神障碍，只有 13.2%的人可能状况良好。研究表明，我们一半的医学生患有严重的精神障碍，身体健康、锻炼和学习是 COVID-19 大流行期间受影响最大的方面。建议采取措施减轻学生的压力，这可能会在许多方面产生有害影响。
