An Analysis of the Psychosocial Challenges Faced by the University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic, and the Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward the Disease.

Yorguner N. , Bulut N. S. , Akvardar Y.

Noro psikiyatri arsivi, vol.58, pp.3-10, 2021 (Journal Indexed in SCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.29399/npa.27503
  • Title of Journal : Noro psikiyatri arsivi
  • Page Numbers: pp.3-10
  • Keywords: COVID-19, university students, psychosocial, knowledge, attitude, practice, GENDER-DIFFERENCES, PERCEPTIONS, RESPONSES, STRESSORS, ANXIETY, FEAR

Abstract

Introduction: The aims of the present study were 1) to identify the major psychosocial challenges faced by students of a university in Istanbul, during the initial period of the COVID-19 outbreak, 2) to assess how these interacted with their level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward COVID-19 and the related health measures in place.