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ArticleJapan journal of nursing science : JJNS2022

Depression and anxiety among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tohoku region, Japan: A cross-sectional survey.

Mai Sakai, Miharu Nakanishi, Zhiqian Yu, Gen Takagi, Keita Toshi, Koubun Wakashima, Hatsumi Yoshii

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Mai SakaiDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9961-6275
Miharu NakanishiDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
Zhiqian YuDepartment of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
Gen TakagiDepartment of Welfare Psychology, Faculty of General Welfare, Tohoku Fukushi University, Sendai, Japan.
Keita ToshiDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
Koubun WakashimaDepartment of Clinical Psychology & Family Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
Hatsumi YoshiiDepartment of Psychiatric Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.

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Center for Key Interdisciplinary Research, System Design of Inclusive Society with Infectious Diseases (Tohoku University)
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aimRestrictions such as physical distancing and online learning for college students were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to this, students may experience psychological distress from social isolation and loneliness. Nursing students are subjected to an exacerbated level of distress during the pandemic due to their role as health professionals. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the level of anxiety and depression among Japanese nursing students, according to their perceived vulnerability to COVID-19.

methodsA total of 281 college students (104 nursing students and 177 other college students) responded to a web-based anonymous questionnaire survey from 18 August to 31 October 2020. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was used to evaluate anxiety (HADS-A) and depression (HADS-D). Perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 was assessed using the Perceived Vulnerability to Disease Scale.

resultsIn both groups of students, the prevalence of both anxiety (30.5% in nursing students; 69.5% in others) and depressive symptoms (31.1% in nursing students; 68.9% in others) were remarkably high. There were no significant differences in anxiety and depression between nursing and other students after adjusting for perceived vulnerability to COVID-19 plus socio-demographic characteristics and stress coping styles. Perceived vulnerability and its interactions with nursing did not show a significant association with either depression or anxiety.

conclusionThis study highlights the need for greater support and preventive strategies for mental health problems for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic regardless of perceived vulnerability.

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COVID-19Students, NursingAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionHumansJapanMental HealthPandemicsSARS-CoV-2Stress, PsychologicalanxietyCOVID-19depressionepidemiologynursing students

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PMCPMC9115080

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