Undergraduate students' mental health in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

IF 1.2 Q3 NURSING

Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem Pub Date : 2025-03-10 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1590/0034-7167-2024-0032

Fabio Araujo Dias, Eliane Ramos Pereira, Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade Silva, Angelica Yolanda Bueno Bejarano Vale de Medeiros, Janaina Mengal Gomes Fabri

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Abstract

Objectives: to map evidence on undergraduate students' mental health globally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: a scoping review, in which PRISMA-ScR was used.

Results: twenty-six articles were included, from which data were collected on the characteristics of articles, participants involved, and results. The results were categorized into: Undergraduate students' mental health; Stressors and factors associated with mental health problems; Impact of spirituality and meaning in life on students' mental health; Relationship between physical activity and mental health; Mental health and digital education.

Final considerations: the pandemic has intensified the mental health challenges faced by undergraduate students, highlighting the need for strategic interventions. It is suggested that educational institutions implement psychological support programs, encourage healthy practices, spirituality, and the search for meaning. It is clear that such measures can mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic and strengthen students' resilience.

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Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem NURSING-

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

7.70%

发文量

477

审稿时长

21 weeks

期刊介绍： The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem created in 1932, March 20 is the official publication of the Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem (Brazilian Nursing Association) has as purpose to disseminate the scientific production from different nursing interest areas of knowledge, including those which express the political project of the Association. The Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem is the oldest journal of the Brazilian nursing. Its first title was "Annaes de Enfermagem" from 1932 to 1941, being entitled Anais de Enfermagem" until 1955, when its title was changed to the current.