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Mental health problems and correlates among 746 217 college students during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in China
Mental health issues and related factors in 746,217 Chinese college students during the COVID-19 outbreak
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Abstract
Among 746,217 college students surveyed, 45% reported mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Prevalence rates of probable , depressive, and were 34.9%, 21.1%, and 11.0%, respectively.
- Having relatives or friends infected with COVID-19 was associated with a higher risk of mental health problems, with adjusted odds ratios ranging from 1.72 to 2.33.
- Students exposed to media coverage of COVID-19 for 3 or more hours per day were 2.13 times more likely to experience acute stress compared to those with less than 1 hour of exposure.
- Low perceived social support was linked to a significantly increased likelihood of anxiety and , with odds ratios between 4.84 and 5.98.
- Senior year and prior mental health issues were also significantly associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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Key numbers
45%
Prevalence of Mental Health Issues
Percentage of students reporting , anxiety, or .
2.13×
Increase
Likelihood of symptoms for students exposed to media >3 h/day vs. <1 h/day.
4.84–5.98×
Social Support Impact
Increased likelihood of anxiety/depression for students with low vs. high perceived social support.