Survey of Anxiety Levels and Its Relation to Students Demographic of Alborz University of Medical Sciences

Autor: R. Norouzinia, M. Aghabarari, M. Karimi, L. Sabzmakan, M. Mirkarimi, M. Khorasani
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Bihdād, Vol 1, Iss 4, Pp 200-206 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1735-6679
Popis: Background: Today, changing lifestyles, social relations and the advancement of technology causes fear, threats and concerns of different groups in society, especially students. Adverse impact of Anxiety on the efficacy and talents, personality and social identity formation of students, threat to achieve the goals of academic achievement and mental health. The present study was conducted to determine level of anxiety and some of their demographic correlates in the Alborz University of Medical Sciences in 1390. Methods: This study is a descriptive cross sectional study. The study population included all students of the Alborz university. 305 students were selected by stratified random sampling method. The data collection instrument was a demographic questionnaire and standardized Spielberger Anxiety Inventory. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: Based on our results, 64 percent of students were anxious. Anxiety levels were significantly higher in men than women (p=0.049). The level of anxiety and interesting in medical course (p
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