Health Surveillance Study at Constructor University Bremen and HAW-Hamburg to Understand Student and Employee Stress, Health, and Wellbeing Using Mixed Methods

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the health and stress levels of students at Constructor University Bremen CU and employees at HAW Hamburg. This observational study uses a mixed-methods approach combining surveys and qualitative interviews to understand key factors affecting stress, health, loneliness, discrimination, and substance use. The research aims to provide detailed insights and guide health promotion efforts, especially regarding mental health and health-related behaviors. The study collects data through validated and standardized questionnaires and in-depth interviews, exploring new factors like the use of artificial intelligence, digital technology, and democratic competencies. Health promotion activities and recommendations for skills training to encourage healthy behaviors are also evaluated. The study includes students at CU and employees at HAW Hamburg. Participants will complete surveys in 2025 and 2026 assessing loneliness, health literacy, depression, anxiety, subjective health, student satisfaction, and stress levels. The study will analyze these factors to better understand their relationships and to support health-promoting discussions and actions at various university levels. Participation involves online questionnaires and interviews, with results contributing to health promotion strategies over the study period.

Health Surveillance at Constructor University Bremen (CUB) and Among HAW-Hamburg Employees