Psycho-emotional repercussions in Nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive-exploratory study

Abstract

Objective: To determine the psycho-emotional impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on final-year nursing students and their coping strategies. Method: This is a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory research conducted through interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire consisting of open-ended questions on the topic. Results: Two thematic categories were identified: Repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on the psycho-emotional dimension of final-year nursing students and coping strategies adopted by final-year nursing students during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results indicated a significant increase in anxiety crises, demotivation, concentration difficulties, sleep disturbances, and rest-related problems. Conclusion: Developing interdisciplinary health promotion and prevention strategies related to mental health in partnership with educational institutions becomes necessary.