Prevalence of anxiety disorders among high school students at a private school in Caçador
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https://doi.org/10.32930/nuances.v36i00.11251Mots-clés :
Teenager, Student health, Generalized anxiety disorderRésumé
The prevalence of anxiety disorders among high school students has increased in recent years, especially during adolescence—a stage marked by academic and emotional challenges. This descriptive and cross-sectional study aimed to investigate anxiety among students at a private school in Caçador, Brazil. The sample consisted of 38 students aged 15 to 18, who answered the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a sociodemographic questionnaire, and a Risk and Protection Factors questionnaire. Results showed a higher incidence of anxiety symptoms among female participants: 32% presented moderate anxiety and 24% severe anxiety. Among males, 81.8% showed minimal anxiety and 18.2% mild, with no moderate or severe levels. Overall, 56% of girls had moderate or severe symptoms, suggesting greater female vulnerability. The study concludes that the high prevalence of anxiety symptoms among high school students highlights the urgent need for mental health interventions within the school environment.
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