CORRELATION OF ANXIETY AND USE OF ANXIOLYTICS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS IN HEALTHCARE FIELD
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https://doi.org/10.17564/2316-3798.2024v9n3p439-457
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Abstract
This study examined the correlation between anxiety and the use of anxiolytics among health science university students. It is a cross-sectional study conducted via web survey with 286 university students, the majority of whom are female (77.9%), with an average age of 23.3 (standard deviation = 4.9) years. Among the main results, it is highlighted that 39.86% of the individuals used anxiolytic medications, the majority being veterans (87.9%), and from some Brazilian regions. The results showed the use of anxiolytic medications in 58.8% of individuals with high trait anxiety and in 60.5% of those with moderate state anxiety. There was also a significant association between medication use and the type of university, as well as a weak negative correlation between age and trait anxiety. It is concluded that universities should encourage anxiety management strategies and include actions to reduce their symptoms in their psychological support programs for students.
