The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA.
Health Promot Pract. 2023 May;24(3):455-464. doi: 10.1177/15248399221092750. Epub 2022 May 18.
This study examines the prevalence and severity of stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use among college students during the COVID-19 pandemic at a Hispanic-serving institution. The aim of the study is to increase knowledge about student mental health during a public health emergency in order to help develop strategies that promote student success. Using the Perceived Stress Scale-4 (PSS-4) and the Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression and Anxiety-4 (PHQ-4), we found high levels of stress, depression, and anxiety in the sample. Based on these findings, we propose a greater investment of time and resources to promote mental health and positive coping strategies among college students through culturally competent mental health and supportive programs.
本研究考察了在一所西班牙语裔服务机构中，大学生在 COVID-19 大流行期间的压力、焦虑、抑郁和物质使用的普遍性和严重程度。该研究的目的是增加对公共卫生紧急情况下学生心理健康的了解，以便帮助制定促进学生成功的策略。使用感知压力量表-4（PSS-4）和抑郁和焦虑患者健康问卷-4（PHQ-4），我们发现样本中存在高水平的压力、抑郁和焦虑。基于这些发现，我们建议投入更多的时间和资源，通过文化上合适的心理健康和支持计划，促进大学生的心理健康和积极应对策略。
