Memórias da Pandemia de Covid-19: adoecimento e desistímulo discente no Curso de Letras-Inglês da UFC

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences, such as quarantine and social distancing, have negatively impacted people worldwide in various ways. This undergraduate thesis aims to understand the health status of students enrolled in the evening English Language and Literature program at the Federal University of Ceará during the peak of the pandemic in 2020. The study examines the students' mental health, whether they contracted Covid-19, and the recovery process for both the students and those living with them. To answer these questions, data from a questionnaire titled "Impacts of Covid-19 on the evening English Language and Literature program at UFC" were analyzed. A total of 196 enrolled undergraduates responded to social and health-related questions. The results are considered alarming, particularly regarding the students' mental health. A total of 77.2% reported anxiety, 51.5% reported insomnia, and 32.7% reported experiencing depressive symptoms during this period. These findings underscore the importance of understanding and appropriately addressing the impacts of the pandemic on the health of university students. The conclusions of this study provide valuable insights for implementing support and assistance strategies for students during health crises, aiming to promote a healthy academic environment conducive to their holistic development.