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| Comparative study on psychological stress response of college students in early and control periods of COVID-19 epidemic |
| SUN Hongli1, ZHANG Tian2 |
| 1．Psychological Health Education and Counseling Center, Sanda University, Shanghai 201209, China；2. School of Public Affairs, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu Province, China |
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Abstract Objective To understand the psychological stress response of college students in the early and control periods of COVID19 epidemic, and provide targeted psychological intervention strategies. Methods Two surveys were conducted in early February (early period) and early March (control period), 2020. A total of 2 597 undergraduates from colleges and universities in Shanghai were selected. The selfdesigned questionnaire was used to conduct online questionnaire survey. Results College students generally believed that the COVID19 epidemic was serious (96.2% in the early period and 80.0% in the control period). Among respondents, 7.0% (early period) and 3.3% (control period) paid attention to the epidemic for more than 3 h per day. The psychological state of college students was generally positive, optimistic and calm, but negative emotions such as tension and worry were also common. The vast majority of college students could actively choose one or more methods for selfpsychological adjustment, and actively seek mental health counseling services and support. The main effects of the epidemic on individual physical and behavioral changes were irregular work and rest, insomnia, decreased appetite, and inattention. Compared with the control period, college students believed that the epidemic was more serious in the early period of the epidemic, and paid more attention to the epidemic every day (P<0.05). Conclusion Strengthening the epidemic prevention and controlling publicity and providing psychological protection support can significantly enhance the psychological endurance of college students and improve their emotional state and physical discomfort.
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