Prevalence of Depression Among Jordanian University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

Alia Khwaldeh¹ , Aiman  Shoiab² , Ali Alsarhan^2* , Ahmed Gardouh^2,3 , Ayman Alsheikh⁴ , Sokiyna Ababneh¹ , Moath Alqaraleh⁵ and Roba Bdeir⁶

¹Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Jadara University, Irbid

²Department of pharmaceutical sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jadara University, 21110 Irbid, Jordan.

³Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt

⁴Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Zarqa University, Zarqa, Jordan, 2000 Zarqa 13110,

⁵Pharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center (PDRC), Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan.

⁶Department of Allied Health Sciences, faculty of Nursing, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, P.O. Box 206, Salt, Jordan.

Corresponding Author E-mail: asarhan@jadara.edu.jo

Abstract: Objective: The global COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on individuals, physical and mental health. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and depression as a mental health problem among students of Jadara University. Methods: a cross-sectional study among Jadara University students by survey forms was conducted between 6 -12 of May 2020. The CES-D scale was used to assess depression. Result: Out of 200 participants, 45% were classified as high risk for depression and 55% as low risk for depression. Our resulting study revealed that the academic year and the professional status of the student had a significant relationship with depression. Conclusion: COVID-19 pandemic gives insight into the importance of universities and states natural resources to respond to mental health problems among the most vulnerable.

Keywords: Corona; COVID-19; Depression; Jordan; Pandemic; University Students

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