Anxiety and associated factors among Vietnamese students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Anxiety and associated factors among Vietnamese students during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

Published:2023-04-21 Issue:16 Volume:102 Page:e33559
ISSN:0025-7974
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Author:

Nguyen Long Xuan¹,Dao Linh Thi Dieu¹^ORCID,Ta Anh Nhat¹,Le Ha Thanh²,Nguyen Hieu Van³,Nguyen Lan Thi Mai⁴,Nguyen Phuong Thi¹,Nguyen Thang Thi¹,Ta Thanh Chi⁵,Nguyen Thuong Hiep⁶,Nguyen Trang Thi⁷,Huynh Tuan Anh¹,Hoang Anh Quynh³,Duong Linh Thi Hanh⁸,Do Ly Hoang⁷,Pham Nam Tien⁹

Affiliation:

1. University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Pham Van Dong, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam

2. Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, Nguyen Van Linh Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Phuc Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam

3. Hanoi National University of Education, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam

4. Institute of Psychology, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Lieu Giai, Ba Đinh, Ha Noi, Vietnam

5. Hanoi Metropolitan University, Quan Hoa Ward, Cau Giay Dist, Ha Noi, Vietnam

6. Vietnam General Confederation of Labor, Hanoi, Vietnam

7. FPT Polytechnic College, Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

8. Deakin University, Geelong, Australia

9. Hanoi University of Public Health, Duc Thang Ward, North Tu Liem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Abstract

Mental health care for students in general, particularly anxiety, is a significant problem that needs more attention, especially during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of anxiety and examine the associated factors among students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August to September 2021 among 5730 students. An online survey was used to collect sociodemographic information, and the generalized anxiety disorder questionnaire (GAD-7) was used to assess anxiety symptoms among Vietnamese students. Results showed that the prevalence of anxiety among study participants was 16.2% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 15.3%–17.2%). Factors related to anxiety among students were gender, type of housemate, COVID-19 exposure/infection status, vaccination status, health status, academic performance, and social relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. A significant number of students experienced anxiety during COVID-19, and this rate was related to several factors. Psychological interventions are required to support students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and other health crises. Further studies are required to confirm our findings.

Publisher

Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

Subject

General Medicine

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