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Stress, anxiety, and depression among undergraduate students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results: Mental Health and Demographics

  • In terms of stress, 63% of students reported a moderate level of stress, and 24.61% reported a severe level of stress.
  • In terms of anxiety, approximately 24% of students reported a moderate level of anxiety, and 21% reported a severe level of anxiety.
  • In terms of depression, 30% of students reported feeling a moderate level of depression, and 6% reported feeling a severe level of depression.
  • The odds of experiencing a higher level of stress, anxiety, and depression were significantly greater for female students.
  • The odds of experiencing a higher level of stress, anxiety, and depression for black students were approximately half the odds for white students.
  • Upperclassmen students were more likely to experience higher stress and anxiety levels than lowerclassmen students.
  • One’s rurality, family income, and GPA were significantly associated with the severity of mental health symptoms.

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Updated 2021-05-13

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