Andrea Tan
University of Queensland, QLD, Australia
Publications
-
Research Article
A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating the Tools and Resources Australian Medical Students Used to Support Their Mental Health During Covid-19
Author(s): Stephen Jiang, Anton Lu, Alexandra Yeoh*, Andrea Tan, Viveeka Vimalanathan, Huaying Xu and Loai Albarqouni
Background: The mental health of medical students is notoriously poor, and with the additional challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been greater concern for the wellbeing of the current cohort. This cross-sectional study investigates the impact of lockdown coping strategies used by Australian medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental health improvement, including connecting with family and friends, exercise, using social media, and various other interests. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire was shared in 2021 with medical students from all years via Facebook and General Practice Student Network’s communications during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of a variety of lockdown coping strategies utilized by participants was assessed using SPSS. Results: .. Read More»