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To explore the perceived health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students.

March 6, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

Beyond infection: A mixed methods exploration of university students' perceived health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Mixed methods research reveals COVID-19's negative effects on university students' health, suggesting strategies for health promotion.

To explore the perceived health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students.
Used a qualitatively driven mixed methods approach.
Cross-sectionally assessed German university students over four terms.
Performed qualitative content analyses of responses from 1892 students.
Developed quantitative items based on qualitative results to assess health impacts.
Identified mainly negative impacts on mental and physical health due to the pandemic.
Increased feelings of helplessness and distress were common among students.
Shift to digital classes and increased social isolation attributed to negative health conditions.
Some students reported positive changes such as less stress and personal growth.

Otten et al. (2026) studied this question.

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