The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 on Students.

• Conditions: Mental Health Wellness 1

• Registration Number: NCT04365361
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong

Brief Summary

The COVID-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted in late January 2020 and aroused enormous attention globally. The public at large may also experience boredom, disappointment, and irritability under the isolation measures. Depression and anxiety are common mental health problems experienced by university students. This survey aims to investigate the psychological impact of COVID 19 on students.

Detailed Description

The COVID-19 outbreak has been rapidly transmitted in late January 2020 and aroused enormous attention globally. Infected patients may develop severe and even fatal respiratory diseases (e.g., acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute respiratory failure) ending up in intensive care. Apart from physical suffering, it is not uncommon for confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to suffer from great psychological pressure and other health-related problems. The limited knowledge of the COVID-19 and the overwhelming news may lead to anxiety and fear in the public. The public at large may also experience boredom, disappointment, and irritability under the isolation measures.

Depression and anxiety are common mental health problems experienced by university students. Being in higher education is associated with many stressors and transitional events, and students fall within the age range when common mental health problems are at their developmental peak. Depression and anxiety can impair students' academic performance and social functioning, cause significant burden at university, and potentially affect their future career opportunities. The study includes 2 parts. Part A is an online survey study with non-probabilistic convenience sampling and part B is focus group interviews.

This study aims to explore the psychological impact of COVID-19 and coping methods in higher education students.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-04-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-04-25
• Study Start: 2020-04-28
• Study First Posted: 2020-04-28
• Status Verified: 2021-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-11-27
• Last Update Posted: 2021-12-10
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-31
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

• Higher education students aged 18 years and above

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Exclusion Criteria

• Subjects refuse to answer this questionnaire

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Stress level	baseline	measured by Stress Scale

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Insomnia symptoms and the associated daytime impairment	baseline	measured by 7-item Insomnia Severity Index
Psychological response to trauma	baseline	measured by a 22-item Impact of Event Scale -Revised
Resilience	baseline	measured by a 2-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale
Attitude and practice students regarding preventive measures	baseline	measured by outcome-based questionnaire
Anxiety and depressive symptoms	baseline	measured by a 4-item Patient Health Questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

LAI Agnes; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong