Knowledge, Attitude, and Psychological Effect on Undergraduate/ Postgraduate Students in Lockdown COVID-19 Situation.
Background
Student psychological health has been an increasing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic situation has brought this vulnerable population into renewed focus.


Objective
Our study aims to conduct a timely assessment of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of college graduates and postgraduates.


Methodology
We conducted online survey with 550 students to understand the effects of the pandemic on their psychology and well-being. The data were analyzed through quantitative and qualitative methods.


Results
Of the 550 students, 138 (71%) indicated increased stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. When asked about how the lockdown in COVID-19 situation affecting them, 97% said that it is severely affecting them. When asked about what the problems do you faced during online class, 5% said the Internet, 83.8% said noninteractive, and 11.2% said lack of explanatory mediums. When asked about number of hours spent on the Internet, 100% said more than 10 h. When asked about the activities to keep yourself busy during lockdown in COVID-19 situation, 37% said social media followed by 23% who mentioned cooking.


Conclusion
Due to the long-lasting pandemic situation and onerous measures such as lockdown and stay-at-home orders, the COVID-19 pandemic brings negative impacts on education. The findings of our study highlight the urgent need to develop interventions and preventive strategies to address the psychological health of college students.
['Verma|Santosh Kumar|SK|', 'Kumar|Barun Dev|BD|', 'Chandra|Subhash|S|', 'Singh|Neha|N|', 'Kumari|Priyanka|P|', 'Verma|Abhishek|A|']
COVID-19 pandemic mental health stress Anxiety college student self-management