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ArticlePsychology research and behavior management2021

COVID-19-Related Variables and Its Association with Anxiety and Suicidal Ideation: Differences Between International and Local University Students in Taiwan.

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu, Iqbal Pramukti, Carol Strong, Hsiao-Wen Wang, Mark D Griffiths, Chung-Ying Lin, Nai-Ying Ko

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Article in Psychology research and behavior management, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu *Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.ORCID 0000-0003-0530-8138
Iqbal Pramukti *Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, West Java, Indonesia.ORCID 0000-0002-0645-0534
Carol StrongDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
Hsiao-Wen WangDepartment of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan.
Mark D GriffithsInternational Gaming Research Unit, Psychology Department, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-8880-6524
Chung-Ying LinDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-2129-4242
Nai-Ying KoDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
National Cheng Kung University · TWHong Kong Polytechnic University · HKNational Cheng Kung University Hospital · TWNottingham Trent University · GBPadjadjaran University · ID

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Abstract

purposeThe present study examined the differences between international and local university students in Taiwan regarding COVID-19-related variables, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. PARTICIPANTS AND

methodsAn online cross-sectional survey (sent via an online link in an email) was carried out comprising university students (n=529). The students were assessed on measures (including validated psychometric instruments) of perceived susceptibility to COVID-19, perceived sufficiency of resources, sources of COVID-19 information, perceived satisfaction with support, anxiety and suicidal ideation.

resultsLocal students had higher susceptibility to COVID-19 (

conclusionInternational students displayed different COVID-19-related challenges compared with local students. More specifically, international students as compared with local students had lower susceptibility to COVID-19 and higher anxiety. Therefore, healthcare providers should pay more attention to international students' psychological health and awareness regarding impacts of COVID-19 on health.

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anxietyCOVID-19suicidal ideationTaiwanuniversity students

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