The experiences and impact on wellness among international students in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| Title: | The experiences and impact on wellness among international students in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Authors: | Gao, Ni, Eissenstat, SunHee J., Wacha-Montes, Annmarie, Wang, Yushi |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Feb/Mar2024, Vol. 72 Issue 2, p361-365. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Qualitative research, Academic medical centers, Psychological distress, Mental health services, Undergraduates, Medical care, Health, Quantitative research, Descriptive statistics, Confidence, Foreign students, Experience, Telemedicine, Research methodology, Psychological stress, Student attitudes, Psychosocial factors, COVID-19 pandemic, Well-being |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | Objective Assessing experiences and impact on wellness among international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: 405 undergraduate and graduate international students from 65 countries studying at a large public university. Methods: An online, voluntary and anonymous survey consisting of 50 quantitative and qualitative questions was conducted through Qualtrics. Descriptive and frequency analyses were used. Results: 27% of the students had concerns about the changes in student visa status that could seriously disrupt their studies in the U.S. 66.2% of them reported a moderate level, 18.8% reported a high level of stress related to the pandemic. Students identified the highest confidence in getting tested for infection but the lowest confidence in getting treatment if infected. They preferred telehealth for mental health services. Conclusions: Universities can best help international students by assisting with student visa and international travel issues, access to treatment for COVID-19 infection and developing telehealth for mental health services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective Assessing experiences and impact on wellness among international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: 405 undergraduate and graduate international students from 65 countries studying at a large public university. Methods: An online, voluntary and anonymous survey consisting of 50 quantitative and qualitative questions was conducted through Qualtrics. Descriptive and frequency analyses were used. Results: 27% of the students had concerns about the changes in student visa status that could seriously disrupt their studies in the U.S. 66.2% of them reported a moderate level, 18.8% reported a high level of stress related to the pandemic. Students identified the highest confidence in getting tested for infection but the lowest confidence in getting treatment if infected. They preferred telehealth for mental health services. Conclusions: Universities can best help international students by assisting with student visa and international travel issues, access to treatment for COVID-19 infection and developing telehealth for mental health services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2022.2052077 |
