Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction: While current research highlights student anxiety globally, limited data exists on the specific situation of Vietnamese medical students. This study addresses this gap by investigating the prevalence and contributing factors of anxiety within this population, aiming to gain a deeper un...
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| description | Introduction: While current research highlights student anxiety globally, limited data exists on the specific situation of Vietnamese medical students. This study addresses this gap by investigating the prevalence and contributing factors of anxiety within this population, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health experiences.
Methods: Utilizing a convenience sampling technique, 400 medical students from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine & Pharmacy were surveyed using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale and a custom questionnaire assessing factors contributing to anxiety. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation.
Results: Findings revealed mild to moderate anxiety levels among medical students (M = 49.68 ± 11.54), with significant differences based on gender, academic year, and academic performance. Males (M = 51.27 ± 12.26) and senior students (M = 53.18 ± 12.50) reported higher anxiety levels. Key contributors to anxiety included financial concerns, major examinations, and discrepancies between perceived and desired academic performance. Notably, a strong positive correlation was found between academic performance discrepancies and anxiety levels (r = 0.888, p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The study highlights a potentially higher prevalence of anxiety among medical students than previously reported, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Understanding the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its contributing factors is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment, ultimately nurturing well-equipped and resilient healthcare professionals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb266284538a42c5b54007acc63a9bc62025-02-11T01:53:44ZengPusat Pengembangan Teknologi Informasi Dan Jurnal Universitas Muhammadiyah PaluJournal of Public Health and Pharmacy2775-49522024-03-0141465510.56338/jphp.v4i1.50465046Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional StudyHuong Thi Nguyen0Yen Thi Hoai Phan1Anh-Vu Nguyen-Hoang2Tri-Bao Nguyen3Gia-Phuoc Tran-Thien4University of Labour & Social Affairs, VietnamFaculty of Public Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamDepartment of Psychosomatic Medicine, Thu Duc City Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamFaculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamFaculty of Psychology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamIntroduction: While current research highlights student anxiety globally, limited data exists on the specific situation of Vietnamese medical students. This study addresses this gap by investigating the prevalence and contributing factors of anxiety within this population, aiming to gain a deeper understanding of their mental health experiences. Methods: Utilizing a convenience sampling technique, 400 medical students from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine & Pharmacy were surveyed using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale and a custom questionnaire assessing factors contributing to anxiety. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson's correlation. Results: Findings revealed mild to moderate anxiety levels among medical students (M = 49.68 ± 11.54), with significant differences based on gender, academic year, and academic performance. Males (M = 51.27 ± 12.26) and senior students (M = 53.18 ± 12.50) reported higher anxiety levels. Key contributors to anxiety included financial concerns, major examinations, and discrepancies between perceived and desired academic performance. Notably, a strong positive correlation was found between academic performance discrepancies and anxiety levels (r = 0.888, p < 0.001). Conclusion: The study highlights a potentially higher prevalence of anxiety among medical students than previously reported, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Understanding the multifaceted nature of anxiety and its contributing factors is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment, ultimately nurturing well-equipped and resilient healthcare professionals.https://jurnal.unismuhpalu.ac.id/index.php/jphp/article/view/5046anxietymedical studentsmental healthvietnam |
| spellingShingle | Huong Thi Nguyen Yen Thi Hoai Phan Anh-Vu Nguyen-Hoang Tri-Bao Nguyen Gia-Phuoc Tran-Thien Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy anxiety medical students mental health vietnam |
| title | Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Influencing Factors and Prevalence of Anxiety in Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | influencing factors and prevalence of anxiety in medical students a cross sectional study |
| topic | anxiety medical students mental health vietnam |
| url | https://jurnal.unismuhpalu.ac.id/index.php/jphp/article/view/5046 |
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