Psychological Impact and Social Support Received during COVID-19 among Nursing Students

Uncertainty of the COVID-19 outbreak impacts mental health mainly among university students. This research seeks to identify the psychological impact and social support received among nursing students in UiTM Puncak Alam during COVID-19. A cross-sectional study used Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the Impact on Social and Family Support questionnaire among 114 nursing students. Students' anxiety (2.10 +/- 1.20) was higher than depression (1.50 +/- 0.73). However, participants reported receiving substantial social support, especially from family members (1.30 +/- 0.46). In conclusion, half of the participants showed the psychological impact; however, there was an increase in social support during the COVID-19 outbreak.