Investigating Mental Health of College Students after China Ended Zero Covid Policy: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study in Ninigbo (Preprint)

Author:

Luo Wenjun,Zeng Yinqing,Cao Angyang,Lu Xiaowei,Gao Hanlu,Sun Xiaoyan,Shao Zhonghao,Zhu Binbin,Wang Jianhua

Abstract

BACKGROUND

The mental health of college students is a growing area of concern. Particularly for postgraduates in clinical medicine who must work and study at the same time. China's end of Zero Covid Policy has brought this vulnerable group back into the limelight.

OBJECTIVE

Our study aims to provide a timely evaluation of the mental health impact of university students following China's end of Zero Covid Policy and how postgraduate psychology in clinical medicine differs from that of other professions.

METHODS

We administered a questionnaire to 1084 students at a major public university in China in order to understand the impact of China's end of Zero Covid Policy on their psychological wellbeing. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyse the data.

RESULTS

Of the 1084 students, 233 (21.5%), 425 (39.21%) and 512 (47.23%) reported an increase in anxiety, depression and sleep disorders after China ended “Zero Covid” Policy respectively. This led to increased levels of stress, anxiety and depressive thoughts among students. Of the 90 clinical medicine postgraduates, 36 (40%), 51 (56.67%) and 61 (67.78%) reported increased anxiety, depression and sleep disorders after China ended “Zero Covid” Policy respectively. Multiple risk factors of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances for clinical medicine postgraduates were identified, including for medical licensure, increased shift frequency, increased work hours, and increased work intensity.

CONCLUSIONS

The abrupt termination of the long-standing Zero Covid Policy had a negative impact on university students, especially clinical medicine postgraduate. Our findings emphasize the urgent need to develop interventions and preventive strategies to address their mental health problems.

CLINICALTRIAL

ChiCTR23000686

Publisher

JMIR Publications Inc.

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