13. THE CURRENT SITUATION AND SOME FACTORS RELATED TO SIGNS OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND STRESS AMONG PHENIKAA HEALTH SCIENCES STUDENTS IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, 2021

Nguyen Van Liep1, Nguyen Nhat Giao1, Nguyen Mai Anh1, Quach Thi Mai Thuy1, Nguyen Dinh Can2, Nguyen Dinh Khai2
1 Phenikaa University
2 Viet Duc Nutrition Institute

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Abstract

Background: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 369 full-time health sciences students
studying at Phenikaa University to find out about the status and some factors related to the signs of
anxiety, depression, and stress among students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results: The prevalence of students with anxiety, depression, and stress was (11.1%), (11.1%)
and (4.9%) respectively. Factors, such as male gender and history of psychological problems
(psychological stress, anxiety disorders, depression, sleep disturbances), were identified to affect the
psychology of female students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion: The percentage of students showing signs of anxiety, depression, and stress is relatively
high in this study, indicating the support plans and extracurricular programs from school to help
students release and balance their psychological health to improve the above situation.

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