Anxiety and Depression Among University Students in Cali, Colombia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Prevalence and Contributing Factors.

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-09-18 DOI:10.3390/ijerph22091445

Florencio Arias-Coronel, Carlos Andres Garibello-Millan, Diana María Dávila-Vidal, María Fernanda Serna-Orozco, Mauricio Solórzano-Alarcón

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Abstract

Depression and anxiety are mental health conditions that can significantly impact individuals' well-being, with various risk factors contributing to their severity. This study aimed to characterise the prevalence of anxiety and depression among a university population and examine the associated sociodemographic factors.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 394 students from a higher education institution. Sociodemographic factors were analysed using two validated instruments: the Hamilton Anxiety Scale and the PHQ-9 (Depression Symptom Test). The statistical analyses included Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test to assess associations.

Results: The mental health outcomes were significantly influenced by several factors. Key variables associated with anxiety and depression included academic overload (* p < 0.001), gender (* p < 0.001), father's education level (* p < 0.001), socioeconomic status (* p < 0.001), and sexual orientation (* p < 0.001). These findings highlight the complex interplay between sociodemographic factors and mental health in university students.

Conclusions: Early identification and interventions for anxiety and depression should be considered to provide timely and relevant mental health programmes for university students.

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哥伦比亚卡利大学学生的焦虑和抑郁：患病率和影响因素的横断面分析。

抑郁和焦虑是可以显著影响个人健康的心理健康状况，各种风险因素导致其严重程度。本研究旨在描述大学生群体中焦虑和抑郁的患病率，并研究相关的社会人口因素。方法：对某高等院校394名学生进行描述性横断面研究。社会人口学因素分析使用两种有效的工具：汉密尔顿焦虑量表和PHQ-9（抑郁症状测试）。统计分析包括Pearson卡方检验和Fisher精确检验来评估相关性。结果：心理健康状况受多种因素的显著影响。与焦虑和抑郁相关的主要变量包括学业负担过重（* p < 0.001）、性别（* p < 0.001）、父亲受教育程度（* p < 0.001）、社会经济地位（* p < 0.001）和性取向（* p < 0.001）。这些发现强调了社会人口因素与大学生心理健康之间复杂的相互作用。结论：应考虑对焦虑和抑郁的早期识别和干预，为大学生提供及时、相关的心理健康规划。

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