Volume 22, Issue 3 (10-2026)
J Health Syst Res 2026, 22(3): 458-465 |
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Research code: 3400579
Ethics code: IR.MUI.RESEARCH.REC.1400.364
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Habibikhah F, Tarrahi M J. Investigation of the Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Caused by COVID-19 Pandemic among Medical and Nursing Students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. J Health Syst Res 2026; 22 (3) :458-465
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1- MSc Student, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which began in 2019, caused numerous challenges across various domains, including mental health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety, depression, and stress induced by COVID-19 pandemic among medical and nursing students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on 634 medical and nursing students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Stratified convenience sampling was employed to select participants from the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Findings: Among the participating students, 55.7% were women, 93.7% were single, and 73.5% were aged between 22 and 26 years. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be 63.6%, 79.5%, and 50.2%, respectively. None of the demographic variables or COVID-19-related variables showed a significant association with the likelihood of experiencing these mental health issues (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Given the increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to develop effective strategies to mitigate these disorders.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted on 634 medical and nursing students at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Stratified convenience sampling was employed to select participants from the Schools of Medicine and Nursing. Data were collected using a demographic information questionnaire and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21). Data analysis was performed using SPSS software.
Findings: Among the participating students, 55.7% were women, 93.7% were single, and 73.5% were aged between 22 and 26 years. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical and nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be 63.6%, 79.5%, and 50.2%, respectively. None of the demographic variables or COVID-19-related variables showed a significant association with the likelihood of experiencing these mental health issues (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: Given the increased prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among students during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to develop effective strategies to mitigate these disorders.
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Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Received: 2025/01/1 | Accepted: 2025/09/17 | Published: 2026/10/7
Received: 2025/01/1 | Accepted: 2025/09/17 | Published: 2026/10/7
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