The psychological impact of Covid-19 on university students in the Global South: A scoping review

Abstract

In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of the highly transmittable virus, coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Given the rapid increase of infection amongst the global population, countries implemented preventative measures to assist in reducing the infection rate. These measures had a significant effect on the higher education sector, which ultimately impacted on student mental health. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the published literature conducted on the psychological impact of COVID-19 on university students in the Global South.