Impact of anxiety and depression in higher education students.

Abstract

The study analyzed the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms in university students, exploring their relationship and differences according to gender. With an observational design and quantitative approach, 138 students of Medical Sciences were evaluated using the Hamilton Depression and Anxiety scales. The results indicated a high prevalence of moderate to severe anxiety and a lower presence of depression, with a significant correlation between the two. Women presented higher levels of anxiety. It is concluded that there is a marked relationship between anxiety and depression, with significant differences by gender, highlighting the need for specific intervention strategies.