Depression, Anxiety
Conditions
Keywords
COVID-19, Depression, Anxiety, Public health, Academic performance
Brief summary
This study aims to identify the preference of the class modalities (classroom or online) in undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, to explore if the presence of any mental state alterations such as depression or anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic can alter their perception of academic performance.
Interventions
OTHERSurvey
The investigators will use the Spanish language validated version of the Academic Self-Concept Scale (ASCS), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression screening scale, and the General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) screening scale. Additionally, the sample will be asked about their gender, age, preference of teaching modality, and finally, if the participants have perceived a change in their performance or any change in their grades.
Sponsors
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* \> 18 years * Students of any undergraduate or graduate course who are attending their semester online
Exclusion criteria
* Students who are not attending an online course * Students who are not registered in a university undergraduate or graduate course.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Self-Concept Scale Score | up to 3 months | This scale will explore the effort and confidence of the participants. The minimum score for each facet is 10, and the maximum score is 70. |
| PHQ-9 Score | up to 3 months | This inventory will be used to identify the presence and intensity of depressive disorders. The minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 27. |
| GAD-7 Score | up to 3 months | This questionnaire will be used to evaluate the presence and intensity of anxiety disorders. The minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 21. |
| Preference of teaching method | up to 3 months | Students' preference of classroom or online classes. |
| Self perceived academic performance | up to 3 months | Students' perception of changes in their academic performance: got better, worse, or stayed the same. |
| Academic grades changes | up to 3 months | Students' perception of changes in their grades: got better, worse, or stayed the same. |
Countries
Mexico
Outcome results
None listed