Quality of life and related factors in university students during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic
Abstract
Purpose: The aims of this study were (1) to examine the quality of life, physical activity level, sleep quality, stress, anxiety, and depression levels, and (2) to determine the relationship between the quality of life, and these factors among university students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods: The undergraduate physiotherapy students were invited in this cross-sectional survey. A total of 320 students responded to the online survey. Quality of life, physical activity level, sleep quality, stress, anxiety, and depression were assessed using the Short Form 36, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Perceived Stress Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, respectively.
Results: The physical activity levels among students were 36.6% low, 40.9% moderate, and 22.5% high. The overall prevalence of sleep disorder, moderate to high stress, mild to severe anxiety, and mild to moderate depression were 27.5%, 100%, 88.1%, and 75.6%, respectively. The correlation analysis showed that the total physical activity level was associated with the mental health and general health domains (p<0.05); the sleep quality and anxiety level were associated with all the sub-domains (p<0.05); stress level was associated with all the sub-domains, except the physical functioning (p<0.05); depression level was associated with the mental health sub-domains of quality of life (p<0.05).
Conclusion: This study showed that the prevalence of physical inactivity, stress, anxiety, and depression were high among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, psychological support and staying physically active can help cope with these negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Cagla Ozkul
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0000-0001-9367-9910
Türkiye
Publication Date
January 6, 2021
Submission Date
May 29, 2020
Acceptance Date
October 8, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 7 Number: 3