Research Article   
A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON COVID-19'S MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT IN MEDICAL STUDENTS
Author(s): Yousif Ali Yaseen*, Aleen Sardar Al-Noori, Soleen Sardar Zuhdi and Azri Salih Haji Sgery Background and Objective: During the current global crisis, people seek the latest updates about COVID-19, which might come with a negative effect on their mental health. This study aims to assess the effect of COVID-19 news follow-up on developing internet addiction, stress, depression, and insomnia among medical students at the early phase of COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An online cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students between 5th until 12th of April, 2020. 345 students participated from all 6 stages. IAT, DASS and ISI questionnaires assessed internet addiction, stress, depression, and insomnia. A single- structured question evaluated the percentage of online time used to follow COVID-19 news. Results: 32.5% of the participants were significantly following up COVID-19 news. The relation of follo.. Read More» DOI: 10.54615/2231-7805. S4.001

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