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August 13, 2026F1000ResearchOpen Access

Sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with depression, anxiety and stress in students and teachers of a public university in the Andean region: a cross-sectional study

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SEStefan Escobar-AgredaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillSEStefan Escobar-AgredaUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillDVDavid Villareal-ZegarraUniversidad Científica del Sur

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Implication

Cross-sectional study evaluates mental health factors in university students and teachers, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify sociodemographic and clinical factors linked to depression, anxiety, and stress among university students and teachers.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted in 2023 at a public university in the Andean region.
  • Online surveys collected sociodemographic and clinical data using validated questionnaires for depression, anxiety, and stress.
  • Descriptive analysis and adjusted regressions identified significant associations.
  • 69.3% of participants reported signs of depression, 62.2% reported anxiety, and 78.4% reported stress.
  • Younger students (under 20) showed a greater prevalence of mental health issues compared to those aged 20-39.
  • Personal and family mental health history were associated with higher rates of depression and anxiety in students and teachers.

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Escobar-Agreda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d769b2b0e0cff3f64007ehttps://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.169745.1
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