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Psychological impact and coping mechanisms among sudanese medical students: a study on anxiety, depression, behavioral, and cognitive changes post COVID-19 lockdown and ongoing conflict

20253 citationsOpen accessAl-Neelain University

Abstract

The study highlights that women experienced stress, dissatisfaction, concern, and anger more frequently than men during ongoing war and the post-COVID-19 lockdown. Medical students faced substantial challenges in behavior, emotions, and cognition during societal unrest, including fatigue, feelings of failure, and sleep disturbances. Over 74% reported multiple changes in their emotions and behaviors. Coping strategies included nicotine, sleeping aids, socializing, exercise, venting, meditation, and journaling.

Research topics

  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Emotional Intelligence and Performance

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DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02347-2

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