Anxiety Prevalence and Affecting Factors Among University Students

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health - Tập 22 Số 1 - Trang 127-133 - 2010
Nurdan Sakin Ozen1, İlker Ercan2, Emel Irgil1, Deniz Sığırlı2
1Department of Public Health, Uludag University, Bursa,#R#Turkey
2Department of Biostatistics Faculty of Medicine, Uludag#R#University, Bursa, Turkey,

Tóm tắt

This study provides insight into the prevalence and correlates of anxiety among university students in Bursa, Turkey. A total of 4850 students participated in the study. Students completed Spielberger’s State—Trait Anxiety Inventory, as well as a questionnaire designed to determine risk factors of anxiety. About 29.6% and 36.7% of the students in the study reported state and trait anxiety scores of more than 45 points, respectively. Controlling for gender and family socioeconomic status, the following characteristics predict both state and trait anxiety: the status of family relationships, difficulty understanding lectures, difficulty adapting to university life, having to solve problems independently, a vision of self-sufficiency in problem solving, negative life experience, and satisfaction with their department of study. The following factors are predictive of only state anxiety: boarding conditions, having a chronic disease, and exam periods. The risk factors for trait anxiety scores include the following: anxiety about the future, preparation for work life, class of study, private relationships, and attitude of the family toward their child. Families, secondary education institutions, and universities should cooperate to eliminate risk factors for anxiety among university students.

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Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health

Tập 22 Số 1

127-133

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