ParticipantsCompetent resident doctor were expected to help the patients, advance medical knowledge, and promote public health. The time and effort necessary for residents to devote to standarized training is extensive. Anxiety and depression can negatively affect professional development and work efficacy. The study aimed to assess the psychosocial effects of the hospital reappraisal during the post-pandemic era of COVID-19 and analyze potential risk factors leading to their symptoms of anxiety and depression.MethodIn March 2021, the “Questionnaire Star” electronic questionnaire system was used to collect data. A total of 96 resident doctors from the affiliated hospital of the medical school of Ningbo University were invited to complete the questionnaires.ResultsAccording to our study, the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in the resident doctors in the institution was 61.5 and 59.4%, respectively. The residents who were worried about clinical skills tend to have anxiety symptoms under online education (OR = 3.436, 95%CI: 1.122–10.526). Compared with participants who were assigned by other hospitals, social trainees (OR: 7.579, 95%CI: 1.747–32.885), and full-time masters (OR: 5.448, 95% CI: 1.586–18.722) were more likely to have anxiety symptoms. Participants without a labor contract (OR = 3.257, 95% CI: 1.052–10.101) had a high risk of depression symptoms. Participants who spent more time learning the details prepared for the tertiary hospital reappraisal were significantly more likely to develop anxiety and depressive symptoms.ConclusionThis study suggested that the tertiary hospital reappraisal program has an impact on the high incidence of anxiety and depression of the young resident doctors during the post-pandemic era of the COVID-19 in Ningbo.
Anxiety and depression can negatively affect the management of asthma. The study aimed to assess the psychosocial effects of asthma patients during COVID-19 and analyze potential risk factors and interventions.In June 2022, the “Questionnaire Star” electronic questionnaire system was used to collect data. A total of 98 asthma patients from the affiliated hospital of the medical school of Ningbo University were invited to complete the questionnaires. According to our study, the prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression in the asthma patients in the institution was 91.8 and 77.6%, respectively. Patients who had an asthma exacerbation in the previous two months were more likely to have anxiety symptoms (OR = 0.142 95%CI 0.025–0.820), while patients who did not participate in asthma day activities were more likely to have anxiety symptoms than those who did (OR = 0.130 95%CI 0.022–0.762).This study found that routine disease educational lectures on asthma day can successfully alleviate asthma sufferers' anxiety and depression.
BACKGROUND
The mental health of college students is a growing area of concern. Particularly for postgraduates in clinical medicine who must work and study at the same time. China's end of Zero Covid Policy has brought this vulnerable group back into the limelight.
OBJECTIVE
Our study aims to provide a timely evaluation of the mental health impact of university students following China's end of Zero Covid Policy and how postgraduate psychology in clinical medicine differs from that of other professions.
METHODS
We administered a questionnaire to 1084 students at a major public university in China in order to understand the impact of China's end of Zero Covid Policy on their psychological wellbeing. Quantitative and qualitative methods were used to analyse the data.
RESULTS
Of the 1084 students, 233 (21.5%), 425 (39.21%) and 512 (47.23%) reported an increase in anxiety, depression and sleep disorders after China ended “Zero Covid” Policy respectively. This led to increased levels of stress, anxiety and depressive thoughts among students. Of the 90 clinical medicine postgraduates, 36 (40%), 51 (56.67%) and 61 (67.78%) reported increased anxiety, depression and sleep disorders after China ended “Zero Covid” Policy respectively. Multiple risk factors of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances for clinical medicine postgraduates were identified, including for medical licensure, increased shift frequency, increased work hours, and increased work intensity.
CONCLUSIONS
The abrupt termination of the long-standing Zero Covid Policy had a negative impact on university students, especially clinical medicine postgraduate. Our findings emphasize the urgent need to develop interventions and preventive strategies to address their mental health problems.
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