The Emotional State and Physical Condition of Indonesian College Students: An Emerging Situation during the Coronavirus Disease-19 Crisis in Indonesia

Andi Imam Arundhana; Muhammad Iqbal; Siti Annisa Maharani; Aminuddin Syam

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2020.5283

Authors

Andi Imam Arundhana Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia; Central Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
Muhammad Iqbal Clinical Nutrition Study Program, State Polytechnic of Jember, The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, Jember, Indonesia
Siti Annisa Maharani Clinical Psychologist, Psychological Bureau Daya Potensia Indonesia, Makassar, Indonesia
Aminuddin Syam Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2020.5283

Keywords:

depression, nutritional status, the COVID-19 epidemic, healthy behaviours, young-adult

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Since the first cases in Wuhan China have been reported, the Coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 cases increased exponentially over the world. This disease might affect physical and mental well-being.

AIM: This study was aimed to examine the emotional state and physical condition of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia.

METHODS: The study used a cross-sectional survey design in April 2020. The participants of the survey were adult that currently enrolled at one of the universities in Indonesia from diploma-1 to master’s degree. Information from a total of 1044 participants could be obtained. We used the developed self-reported questionnaire to collect information regarding socio-demographic, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle, anthropometric measurement data, and depressive symptoms. Pearson Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test were performed using SPSS v.24 with a significant level of P < 0.05.

RESULTS: This study found that 31.1% of participants are possible depressed. Of 1044 students, 35.3% were malnourished (16.5% underweight and 18.8% overweight/obese). Factors associated with depressive symptoms are sleep longer than usual, gathering with family members, and working (for income-generating).

CONCLUSION: The COVID-19 probably affected the majority of Indonesian college students, especially for emotional and physical condition. The government should not neglect this group by providing clinical and social supports for their well-being.

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