Mental well-being and sleep quality among vocational college students in Sichuan, China during standardized Covid-19 management measures

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ID22088565
AutoresRu Gao (0000-0001-5706-2032, People’s Hospital of Wenshan Prefecture, autor de correspondencia), Hailian Wang (0000-0002-5536-662X, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China), Shan Liu (0000-0002-8554-6306, People’s Hospital of Wenshan Prefecture), Xia Wang (0000-0002-5256-0611, Chengdu University), Xiaomei Xiong (People’s Hospital of Wenshan Prefecture), Siyuan Song (0009-0006-2884-6624, Baylor College of Medicine, autor de correspondencia), Si-Yuan Song, Yi Wang (0000-0003-2228-7009, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, autor de correspondencia)
Año2024
Volumen12
Páginas1387247-1387247
Fecha de publicación2024-05-15
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditorialFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1387247
PMID38813405
OpenAlexW4396937215
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas3
Referencias citadas52

Purpose: This research investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being and sleep quality of students in higher vocational colleges in Sichuan, China, identifying key factors influencing their psychological health during this period. Methods: Between January and February 2022, a comprehensive survey was conducted among students from several higher vocational colleges in Sichuan, utilizing a randomized selection approach to involve 3,300 participants. Data were collected through direct interviews executed by skilled interviewers. Results: Out of 3,049 valid responses, a significant number reported experiencing symptoms of poor mental health, anxiety, depression, and insomnia, with prevalence rates of 21.2%, 9.7%, 14.1%, and 81.9%, respectively. Factors contributing positively to mental health and sleep included a higher family economic status, reduced stress from the pandemic, and decreased online activity. Conversely, lack of physical activity post-pandemic, disruptions to education and employment, and deteriorating relationships emerged as negative influencers. Interestingly, a lack of pre-pandemic mental health knowledge acted as a protective factor against insomnia. Conclusion: The ongoing management of COVID-19 has notably influenced the psychological and sleep health of vocational college students, driven by economic, emotional, lifestyle, and educational factors. The findings underscore the necessity for targeted interventions to address these challenges effectively

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · China · Geography · Management system · Medical education · Mental health · Operations management · Pathology · Pedagogy · Psychiatry · Quality management · Vocational education · Advanced Technologies in Various Fields · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Engineering · Medicine · Mental Health Research Topics · Psychology · Internal Medicine