Mental Health Outcomes and Their Correlates in The Post-COVID-19 Era Among University Students and Staff in Indonesia
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected global health, particularly mental health in academic communities. While its impact on mental health is well-documented, studies on the post-pandemic "new normal" remain scarce. This study examines the prevalence and factors linked to anxiety, depression, and QoL among Indonesian university students, lecturers, and staff post-pandemic. Methods: This cross-sectional study examines the impact of risk factors on anxiety, quality of life, and depression among university students, staff, and faculty post-Covid-19 vaccination. An online website link was sent to the participants comprising instruments such as PHQ-2, WHOQOL-BREF and GDS. Chi-square tests were used for bivariate analysis, and multivariate logistic regression modelled associated factors. Results: Poor QoL, depression, and anxiety were reported by 51.68%, 40.83%, and 44.19%, respectively. Unmarried individuals and those without a COVID-19 booster had higher odds of poor QoL (AOR: 3.32; 1.62). Unmarried individuals also faced greater depression risk (AOR: 2.56), while females and those with unvaccinated family members were more prone to anxiety (AOR: 2.42; 1.50). Conclusion: This study highlights mental health challenges post-pandemic, especially for those with incomplete vaccination and limited social support. It emphasizes the need for targeted interventions and complete vaccination to boost resilience in academic settings.Description
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4203 Health Services and Systems, 42 Health Sciences, Coronaviruses, Mental Health, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Depression, Health Services, Mental Illness, Clinical Research, Infectious Diseases, Brain Disorders, Coronaviruses Disparities and At-Risk Populations, Behavioral and Social Science, Prevention, Mental health, 3 Good Health and Well Being
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National Journal of Community Medicine, ISSN: 0976-3325 (Print); 2229-6816 (Online), Medsci Publications, 16(1), 57-65. doi: 10.55489/njcm.160120254685
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Copyright (c) 2024 Noor Alis Setiyadi, Irfanul Chakim, Ekha Rifki Fauzi, Okti Sri Purwanti, Sari Andajani, Nina Lianawati, Lord Joseas Conwi, Kittipong Sornlorm. Creative Commons License. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.