Key characteristics including sex, sexual orientation and internet use associated with worse mental health among university students in Brazil and implications.
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2022
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Background The symptoms of anxiety and depression disorders are multifactorial and can trigger a series of problems especially among
university students. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors with anxiety and depression symptoms among
first-semester university students at a Federal University in Brazil given the paucity of such data and the first semester is the most stressful time.
Methods Cross-sectional study with first-semester university students. The questionnaire included socio-demographic variables, lifestyles,
health conditions and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales. Descriptive analysis was performed, followed by bivariate analysis and Poisson
regression analysis.
Results Three hundred and fifty-six students (65.2%) across a range of courses in their first semester participated. The prevalence of anxiety
was 42.5% and depression 33.2%. Regarding symptoms of anxiety and depression disorders, a positive association was observed among
females, non-heterosexual, non-white skin color, excessive internet use, lack of physical activity, not attending university parties, having
psychological counseling, history of anxiety in first- or second-degree relatives, poor self-rated health and use of psychotropic medicines.
Conclusions Due to the high prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms, the importance of developing programs to promote mental and
physical health of university students is highlighted.
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Anxiety, Brazil, Depression, First-semester university students, Prevalence
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PAULA, W. de et al. Key characteristics including sex, sexual orientation and internet use associated with worse mental health among university students in Brazil and implications. Journal of Public Health, v. 44, n. 4, p. e487–e498, dez. 2022. Disponível em: <https://academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/article/44/4/e487/6507834?login=true>. Acesso em: 01 ago. 2023.