Author:
Guan Qinghua,Guo Lianrui,Tong Zhu,Wu Yingfeng,Gu Yongquan,Guo Jianming
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
This study investigated the psychological effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on medical students in China.
METHODS:
In February 2020, an online survey was performed using a WeChat app with an online survey program to collect and analyze the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the mental health of medical students across China.
RESULTS:
Overall, 757 medical students responded to the survey. About 2.24% reported middle and high levels of anxiety since the COVID-19 outbreak began, and 14.40% reported middle and high levels of depression. Bachelor's students and those whose residence registration was located in a rural area were more likely to have anxiety and depression, compared with postgraduates and students whose residence registration location was an urban area, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS:
The COVID-19 epidemic is associated with a low but real rate of psychological trauma in the medical students of China, and protective programs are needed to lessen this adverse effect.
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