A5079762679- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Sleep and related disorders
- Grit, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2022-2024
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
2024
U.S. National Science Foundation
2024
Abstract Introduction Students experience a disproportionate amount of stress. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and introduced stressors rarely encountered by students, including quarantining, switching to remote learning. Psychological stress, mood, sleep issues are known have negative effect on variety physiological biomarkers especially cortisol less studied marker, dehydration, (e.g., urine specific gravity levels (USG)). Methods This cross-sectional study examined associations between...
Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unparalleled impact on sleep, mental health, and stress globally. This been particularly true among college students. While Universities recognize the surge in health visits high stress, few have evaluated even though poor sleep is a known contributor to stress. Methods To address this gap, data from 116 students were examined for disturbance (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)), as well depression, anxiety scores Depression, Anxiety...