@article {RN65,
	title = {COVID-Related functional difficulties and concerns among university students during COVID-19 pandemic: A binational perspective},
	journal = {Journal of Community Health},
	volume = {46},
	number = {4},
	year = {2021},
	pages = {667-675},
	type = {Journal Article},
	abstract = {The COVID-19 pandemic has created a sense of threat, and stress that has surged globally at an alarming pace. University students were confronted with new challenges. This study examined university students{\textquoteright} functional difficulties and concerns during COVID-19 pandemic in two countries: Israel and Ukraine. Additionally, it examined the similarities and differences in prediction of COVID-related concerns in both countries. Two large samples of university students were drawn from both countries. Results showed that students{\textquoteright} main functional difficulties in both countries were: worries about their family health status and their learning assignments. In both countries, COVID-related functional difficulties and stress associated with exposure to the media added a significant amount of the explained variance of COVID-related concerns after controlling for background variables. In conclusion{\textemdash}while the level of exposure and difficulties may differ by country and context, their associations with students{\textquoteright} concerns seem robust. Additionally, repeated exposure to media coverage about a community threat can lead to increased anxiety.},
	issn = {1573-3610},
	doi = {10.1007/s10900-020-00930-9},
	url = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-020-00930-9},
	author = {Schiff, Miriam and Zasiekina, Larysa and Pat-Horenczyk, Ruth and Benbenishty, Rami}
}
