How students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are coping with COVID-19 pandemic.
How students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are coping with COVID-19 pandemic.
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沙特阿拉伯王国的学生如何应对 COVID-19 大流行。
DOI：
10.4081/jphr.2020.1898
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发表时间：
2020-11-17
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Far Abid Hossain S
中科院分区：
文献类型：
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作者：
Khoshaim HB;Al-Sukayt A;Chinna K;Nurunnabi M;Sundarasen S;Kamaludin K;Mohammad Baloch G;Far Abid Hossain S
新型冠状病毒是本世纪最严重的大流行病。不幸的是，对于如何科普这种流行病，没有明确的解决办法。本研究调查了沙特阿拉伯王国大学生使用的应对策略。于2020年3月至5月期间，400名学生完成了问卷调查。本研究采用Zung焦虑自评量表（SAS），考察被试的焦虑水平。结果表明，35%的学生经历了一定程度的焦虑。此外，有适度使用四种类型的应对策略：寻求社会支持，接受，精神解脱，人道主义。这些发现可以指导政策制定者制定切实可行的指导方针，以处理这些致命疾病的重要性。此外，研究结果还向沙特社区提供了迄今为止为科普这一流行病所采取的战略。未来的研究预计将解决这些策略的有效性和适当性，并鼓励其他方法。学生作为社区的一分子，正经历新型COVID-19大流行的社会和心理影响。除了应对新的学习和评估方法外，担心自己或亲人感染疾病以及异常的隔离情况可能会导致社交和心理焦虑。这种焦虑会影响他们的福祉，并威胁到他们家人的健康状况。因此，本研究旨在解决他们的关切，并了解需要采取哪些战略干预措施，以尽量减少大流行病对学生生活的任何不利或长期影响。研究结果为大学在处理学生的社会心理准备方面采取和采纳可行和公平的方法提供了附加价值。此外，研究结果启发公众适当的应对策略和适当的适应技能，可以强调通过这样的大流行病与最小的健康影响。
The novel coronavirus is the worst pandemic of this century. Unfortunately, there is no clear solution for how to cope with such an epidemic. This study examines the coping strategies used by university students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. From March to May 2020, a questionnaire was administered and completed by 400 students. This study used the Zung Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) to examine the respondents’ level of anxiety. The results indicate that 35% of students experienced some levels of anxiety. Moreover, there was a moderate use of four types of coping strategies: Seek social support, acceptance, mental disengagement, and humanitarian. These findings can guide policymakers on the importance of developing practical guidelines to handle such lethal diseases. Moreover, the results inform the Saudi community what strategies were used to cope so far with the pandemic. Future research is expected to address the validity and appropriateness of these strategies and encourage other approaches. Students, being part of the community, are experiencing the social and psychological impacts of the novel COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to coping with the new methods of learning and assessments, the fear of them or their loved ones contracting the disease and the unusual quarantine circumstances could lead to social and psychological anxiety. Such anxiety can affect their well-being and threatened the health status of their families. Thus, this study aims to address their concerns and learn about the strategic interventions that need to be put in place to minimize any adverse or long-term effects of the pandemic in students’ lives. The research outcome brings added value for universities to adopt and incorporate feasible and fair approaches in handling students' socio-psychological preparedness. Moreover, the findings enlighten the public on the appropriate coping strategies and the suitable adaptability skills that can be emphasized to pass through such a pandemic with a minimum health effect.
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影响因子：
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作者：
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通讯作者：
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影响因子：
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