Prevalence of stress and anxiety among nursing students and its association with BMI

Dr. Sureka v; Dr. Brinda S; Dr. Abeetha S; Dr.Ganesh M; Ramya K; Dr. Punitha K

Volume : V, Issue : XI, November - 2016

Prevalence of stress and anxiety among nursing students and its association with BMI

Dr. Sureka V, Dr. Brinda S, Dr. Abeetha S, Dr. Ganesh M, Ramya K, Dr. Punitha K

Abstract :

Stress and anxiety in college students is caused by strenuous academic programs, which may have physical and psychological effects on the well-being of students (1). 64% of graduates suffer from stress and anxiety disorders (2). Objective: The objective of our study was to assess the prevalence of stress and anxiety disorder among nursing students and to relate stress and anxiety with BMI. Methodology: Questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted among 47 students pursuing first year nursing course in Dr. MGR educational research institute and university. Data to assess stress was obtained using Cohens stress scale and Anxiety using GAD -7 questionnaire (3). Results: Mean age of students� was18.5 years. 40% students between 17-18 years showed mild stress and 4% showed severe stress, whereas only 4% students between 19-20 years showed any form of stress. Nearly 80% students showed high anxiety levels. BMI had no significance between stress and anxiety (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Detecting anxiety and stress-related symptoms in the college population is a critical preventive strategy, which can help in preventing disruption to the learning process (4)