Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown and Post-lockdown on Mental Health Among Diploma in Pharmacy Students

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10.2991/978-2-38476-076-3_22How to use a DOI?

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COVID-19 pandemic; Tertiary education; Self-perceived mental health; Diploma in Pharmacy students

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has affected tertiary educational institutions through the implementation of phases of lockdown. This study assessed the prevalence of self-perceived mental health among Diploma in Pharmacy students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Diploma in Pharmacy students from May to June 2022. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed through an online medium. A total of 110 students participated in this study, most of them in their final year of study (Part 6). The study identified positive mental states before and after the lockdown. A total of 54.5% feel sad during the lockdown, however, the percentage decreases to 23.6% post-lockdown. Next, 64.5% of respondents have less interested in doing their daily tasks, which decreased to 30% after the lockdown. Next, there was a significant increase in the number of students (91.8% to 98.2%) who were able to adjust to social isolation before and after the lockdown. When respondents were asked to rate their happiness, most of them chooses “neutral” during (60%) and after the MCO (46.4%). When respondents were asked to rate their level of worry, most students (52.7%) chose “neutral” during and after the lockdown. Since the majority of students showed positive mental health after the recovery periods, more holistic studies on the factors influencing the improvement of the mental health state are warranted to help students who still have not recovered from their mental health problem after the lockdown.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Roz Azinur Che Lamin
AU  - Nurul Aqilah Fatawari
AU  - Cantianella Rampa Anak Tedong
AU  - Rita Angelina Nyangan Anak Prie
AU  - Nursyuhadah Othman
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/07/29
TI  - Effect of the COVID-19 Lockdown and Post-lockdown on Mental Health Among Diploma in Pharmacy Students
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on the Future of Asean 2023 (ICoFA 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 281
EP  - 288
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-076-3_22
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-076-3_22
ID  - CheLamin2023
ER  -