Psychometric evaluation of the persian version of Existential Concern Questionnaire (ECQ) in Iranian general population: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Existential anxiety is the anxiety that goes beyond objective threats and is related to a person's existence. Due to the lack of appropriate instrument to measure all five domains of existential anxiety in the Iranian population, this study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Existential Concern Questionnaire (ECQ) in the Iranian general population.

Methods: This online cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 9 to December 11, 2023 in Tehran, Iran.

Mental health status of students during coronavirus pandemic outbreak: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: University students have been extensively affected with psychological problems due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic given their special position and status. In this study, we intend to examine the prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among a group of students.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in medical Sciences universities of Mazandaran Province.