Mental Health of Health Science Students during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Medical College of Nepal

• DOI: 10.3126/jucms.v9i02.42014
• Publication Date: 2022-01-12T16:08:15Z
• Authors: Narayan Bahadur M...; Sabita Kandel; Sanyukta Gurung; Bishal Joshi; Sagun Ballav Pant; Sait Pradhan
• Keywords: Pandemic; Cross-sectional study; Depression; Health science; Medical science

INTRODUCTION: Mental health impact of COVID-19 is a well-known entity. Health science students are among the high risk groups for developing mental issues due to lengthy and rigorous studies they undertake. This study aims explore undergraduate Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Nursing Campus during COVID pandemic in Nepal. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional was conducted from February 2021 July using convenience sampling technique Nepali version DASS-21 campus. RESULTS: Out 164 participants, depression, anxiety stress seen 43%, 33% 29% respectively. Females showed more depression (47.6%) (38.8%) (32%) as compared males CONCLUSION:Mental adversely affected pandemic.