Occupational Engagement and Quality of Life in Occupational Therapy Students and Professionals during Coronavirus Pandemic

Prevalência de transtornos mentais comuns e fatores associados em estudantes de uma universidade pública brasileira

“…Além disso, outros aspectos da vida estudantil foram afetados durante esse contexto de pandemia, como a experiência universitária, a proximidade entre as pessoas e construção de vínculos, a falta de se sentir pertencente à comunidade acadêmica, vivências que reafirmam a identidade pessoal e social dos estudantes universitários. Infere-se ainda que sentimentos de desesperança despertados durante o período de pandemia -não só pela crise sanitária em si, mas também pelo que ela impactou os aspectos políticos e socioeconômicos, especialmente no Brasil, gerando incertezas quanto às perspectivas futuras, altos índices de desemprego, que atingiu 29,8% da população, cerca de 4,1 milhões entre os mais jovens (Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada, 2021) -podem interferir não só na rotina, mas também no enfrentamento de adversidades socioeconômicas e, consequentemente, nos (re)planejamentos futuros dos jovens, o que pode repercutir negativamente na saúde e na qualidade de vida nas pessoas (Fisher et al, 2022).…”

Prevalence of common mental disorders and associated factors in students of a Brazilian public university

“…Feelings of hopelessness aroused during the pandemic period -not only because of the health crisis but also because of what it impacted political and socioeconomic aspects, especially in Brazil, generating uncertainties about prospects, high unemployment rates, which reached 29.8% of the population, about 4.1 million among the youngest (Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada, 2021). They can interfere not only with routine but also with coping with socioeconomic adversities and, consequently, future planning of young people, which can harm people's health and quality of life (Fisher et al, 2022).…”

College Students’ Adaptations of Activities and Experiences During the Pandemic Occupational Disruption

“…In a qualitative study, college students expressed feeling unsettled during lockdown due to decreased social connectedness and loss of activities and routines (Krishangiri & Atler, 2022). In addition, survey responses of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners and OT students during the pandemic reported decreased social participation and engagement with activities, and diminished quality of life (Fisher et al, 2022).…”

“…In a qualitative study, college students expressed feeling unsettled during lockdown due to decreased social connectedness and loss of activities and routines (Krishangiri & Atler, 2022). In addition, survey responses of occupational therapy (OT) practitioners and OT students during the pandemic reported decreased social participation and engagement with activities, and diminished quality of life (Fisher et al, 2022). Given occupational science assumptions that both the objective and subjective aspects of daily activities need to be considered to understand the relationship between activity and health and well-being (Yerxa et al, 1990), it is hypothesized that exploring social connections in terms of the daily activities and their associated experiences may help discern how everyday activities support or don’t support health and well-being during global disasters or disruptions.…”

“…In March 2020, most U.S. universities and colleges closed campuses shifting to online-only instruction (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2021), disrupting all aspects of students’ lives, adding to their already stressful lives (Fisher et al, 2022; Lanza et al, 2022). Full-time college students surveyed across the United States described how the pandemic led to a variety of increased stressors that affected their perceived sense of well-being (Hoyt et al, 2021).…”