The impact of the Corona pandemic on psychological and mental health among students of the University of Mosul isolated at home

Background and Aim:Home quarantine or home isolate is an uncomfortable experience for most people because it restricts their freedom and causes them to be fearful of losing their employment, being bored, becoming isolated from others, fearing illnesses, experiencing sadness, and experiencing anxiety. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of anxiety, depression, and stress among graduating class students. The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of stress, anxiety, and depression among university students. To explore the relationships among mental health state (stress, anxiety, and depression) and demographic variables (gender, marital status, occupation, residence, and family Infected with COVID- 19. Method:A cross-sectional design using online data collection using Google forms was carried out from 27th June 2021 through 29th September 2021 to achieve the present study's objectives. A probability sample (random) consisted of 252 students consist of (150) male, (102) females were from the University of Mosul. The DASS is a 42-item questionnaire that contains three self-report measures for measuring depression, anxiety, and stress. Results:Male students scored higher average scores than female students in stress and depression, while females scored higher average scores in anxiety. Single students scored higher average scores than married in stress, anxiety, and depression. Students who had work scored higher than others in stress and depression. Conclusions:stress, anxiety, and depression were significantly positively correlated with each other (Ps < 0.01). Also, stress, anxiety, and depression were significantly correlated with each occupation and marital status (Ps < 0.01). Students who had Relatives infected with COVID-19 were significantly positively correlated with each stress and depression. Recommendations:Students' psychological state must be constantly measured, especially those who were infected with the virus or a member of their family, as well as lost their job and have a wife and children because they are the most psychologically affected groups due to the Corona pandemic.