Effect of SARSCoV- 2 vaccination on the quality of life of students in Vladivostok

Abstract

Objective: To assess the clinical, physical, and mental aspects of university students' health status following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods. In 2021, an observational study was conducted in Vladivostok involving university students who had been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 400 participants were enrolled: 200 students from open groups and 200 from closed groups within higher education institutions. The average age was 21.5 ± 1.5 years and 19.66 ± 1.3 years, respectively. All participants were considered conditionally healthy and had received the "Sputnik Light" vaccine. The study lasted for one month and assessed clinical, physical, and mental aspects of health following vaccination. The SF-36 questionnaire was used to evaluate quality of life. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and Statistica 8. Results. The analysis of the survey results using the SF-36 questionnaire showed that students from the closed educational institution who were vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 demonstrated higher levels of physical and mental health compared to their peers from the open educational institution. Conclusion. The results of the study demonstrated a positive effect of vaccination on the physical and mental health of students, regardless of the type of educational institution. However, a comprehensive assessment of vaccine effectiveness requires an analysis of each student’s individual characteristics and their psycho-emotional background prior to vaccination. The control group, which was not vaccinated, showed decreased levels of physical and mental health, highlighting the importance of vaccination in maintaining overall health and preventing complications related to COVID-19.