Table 1 Descriptive statistics
Variables |  | N (%) | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
PHQ-9 | No depressive symptom | 441 (84.97) | - |
Mild depressive symptoms | 51 (9.83) | - | |
Moderate depressive symptoms | 16 (3.08) | - | |
Severe depressive symptoms | 11 (2.12) | - | |
Gender | Male | 276 (53.18) | - |
Female | 243 (46.82) | - | |
Educational background | Undergraduate | 453 (87.28) | - |
Master’s | 32 (6.17) | - | |
Doctoral | 27 (5.20) | - | |
Trainees | 7 (1.35) | - | |
Current place of residence | China | 68 (13.10) | - |
Asia outside China | 376 (72.45) | - | |
Other continents | 75 (14.45) | - | |
Residence style | Live with family or friends | 349 (67.24) | - |
Live alone | 170 (32.76) | - | |
Outbreak in the city | No | 110 (21.19) | - |
Yes | 359 (69.17) | - | |
Do not know the actual situation | 50 (9.64) | - | |
Age |  | - | 22.76 ± 3.60 |
Covid-19 pandemic-related stress | - | 11.95 ± 3.05 | |
Coping style | Positive coping | - | 1.61 ± 0.73 |
Negative coping | - | 1.32 ± 0.70 | |
PSSS |  | - | 60.78 ± 17.64 |