Abstract
The aim to this study was to investigate psychosocial distress, COVID-19 related anxiety, social support, coping and resilience amongst university nursing students during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Study objectives:
- To measure levels psychosocial distress amongst university nursing students, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- To determine the level of COVID-19 related anxiety amongst university nursing students, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- To measure levels social support amongst university nursing students, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- To measure coping levels amongst university nursing students, during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- To measure the resilience amongst university nursing students, during Covid-19 Pandemic.
Notes
Funding Acknowledgement: Dr. Modeste is the recipient of a 2022 Sigma Small Grant.
Supplemental File Information: The slide deck will be presented at Research Day at Stellenbosch University 2026.
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Type
Report
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Descriptive/Correlational
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Psychosocial Distress, Psychological Distress, Psychological Resilience, Social Support, Coping, Coping Strategies, COVID-19, Nursing Students, COVID-19, COVID-19 Pandemic
Recommended Citation
Modeste, Regis Rugira Marie, "Psychological Distress, Social Support, Coping, and Resilience Amongst University Nursing Students During Covid-19 Pandemic" (2026). Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports. 223.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/223
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Date of Issue
2026-10-13
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Sigma Foundation for Nursing
