Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Anxiety and stress disorders are conditions characterized by distinct and persistent physical and mental symptoms that are not the result of another disorder. Anxiety is a feeling of worry and discomfort, usually generalized rather than focused as an overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as offensive. AIM: The aim of the study was to evaluate the factors that influence in the increase of anxiety and stress of the students of the University of Vlora. Methods: This study is a cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted at Ismail Qemali University Vlore during the period January-June 2023, with the participation of 512 students from the 4 faculties. For data collection, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) self-report questionnaire was used to improve the level of anxiety and the Questionnaire for measuring the level of stress of students. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 23. RESULTS: The prevalence of family anxiety and stress among female students was 23.2%. It turned out that there was a statistically significant relationship between the influence of socio-demographic effects that are not present in surveyed students and the full stress in female students p=0.000 plants. After it was studied and it turned out that there is a statistical and significant relationship for the academic and social factors and a study of the symptoms of anxiety and stress p=0.000 disease. CONCLUSION: This study showed that most of the students involved in the study showed the body of anxiety and stress thus affecting their academic behavior but in other aspects, therefore it is also important the essence of the intervention as for the evidence of people who are other people. Recommendations: Adding promotional activities by a mental health specialist to guide students in learning mechanisms for adapting “Healthy academic learning”. Guiding students through promotional activities for self-care.

Keywords: Anxiety, Anxiety disorders, Stress, Students, University, Mental health