THỰC TRẠNG LO ÂU VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN Ở SINH VIÊN Y HỌC CỔ TRUYỀN TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH

Abstract

Introduction: Anxiety is a common mental health disorder among university students, especially in medical fields, due to intense academic and clinical stress. However, few studies have focused on Traditional Medicine students in Vietnam. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of anxiety and associated factors among students of the Faculty of Traditional Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City during the 2022–2023 academic year. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 652 students from year 1 to year 6. The GAD-7 scale and a self-structured questionnaire were used. Data were analysed using SPSS with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests. Results: The prevalence of anxiety was 45.1%, with mild anxiety accounting for 35.7%. The most common associated factors were academic performance anxiety (87.1%), sleep deprivation (67.7%), parental expectations (53.1%), and lack of social support (58.8%). No statistically significant differences were found by gender, academic year, or financial background. Conclusion: The prevalence of anxiety among Traditional Medicine students is relatively high. Periodic screening and appropriate mental health support from schools, families, and communities are essential.