Anxiety and depression symptoms in academics at the beginning of the pandemic in Brazil
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2022v12i75p10077-10088Keywords:
COVID-19, Health Science Students, Pandemic, Mental DisorderAbstract
Objective: To assess the levels of anxiety and depression symptoms of Health Science students at the onset of the pandemic. Methods: To measure the levels of anxiety and depression, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) instrument was used, through an electronic form. Results: The sample consisted of 99 students from a public university. The levels of mental health symptoms had an average of 8.73 for anxiety and 7.62 for depression, interpreted as borderline values. Female students who reported feelings of fear/anxiety about the pandemic had higher levels of studied symptoms. Levels of these symptoms were also higher in students who reported not exercising regularly. Conclusion: It was observed that the levels of anxiety and depression symptoms were higher in women and students who were afraid and anxious about the pandemic and the new coronavirus.
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