Mental Health and Academic Performance in COVID-19

NCT04420416 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Mental01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 720
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Depression, Anxiety

Keywords

COVID-19; Depression; Anxiety; Public health; Academic performance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

• Academic Self-Concept Scale Score

  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.

  up to 3 months

• PHQ-9 Score

  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.

  up to 3 months

• GAD-7 Score

  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.

  up to 3 months

• Preference of teaching method

  Students' preference of classroom or online classes.

  up to 3 months

• Self perceived academic performance

  Students' perception of changes in their academic performance: got better, worse, or stayed the same.

  up to 3 months

• Academic grades changes

  Students' perception of changes in their grades: got better, worse, or stayed the same.

  up to 3 months

Interventions

Survey OTHER

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Undergraduate and graduate students who attend an online university course.

You may qualify if:

• \> 18 years
• Students of any undergraduate or graduate course who are attending their semester online

You may not qualify if:

• Students who are not attending an online course
• Students who are not registered in a university undergraduate or graduate course.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social: lead

Study Sites (1)

Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44329, Mexico

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Anxiety Disorders; COVID-19

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Mental Disorders; Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Investigador Titular D

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 4, 2020
• First Posted: June 9, 2020
• Study Start: April 1, 2020
• Primary Completion: July 30, 2020
• Study Completion: July 30, 2020
• Last Updated: October 3, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

ME (1)