A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies exploring prevalence of non-specific anxiety in undergraduate university students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety is a common mental health problem in the general population, and is associated with functional impairment and negative impacts upon quality of life. There has been increased concern about university students' mental health in recent years, with a wide range of non-specific anxiety rates reported worldwide in undergraduate university students. We aimed to explore prevalence of non-specific anxiety in undergraduate university student populations.

Methods

Four databases were searched to identify studies published between 1980 and 2020 which investigated prevalence of non-specific anxiety in undergraduate university students. Each study's quality was appraised using a checklist. Sub-analyses were undertaken reflecting outcome measure utilized, course of study,

SUBMITTER: Ahmed I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10088287 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature