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ArticleCureus2024

Examining the Relationship Between Anxiety, Depression, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms Among University Students: A Campus-Wide Survey Analysis.

Turki M Alanzi, Mohammed Almumen, Malak Almogrin, Ali Asiri, Raneem Alhalal, Zahra Almuslem, Mazen Alharbi, Maha Alshammari, Jafar Altammar, Ahmed Almarhoun and 5 more

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Turki M AlanziHealth Information Management and Technology, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Mohammed AlmumenInternal Medicine, Jubail General Hospital, Jubail, SAU.
Malak AlmogrinLaboratory, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Hospital, Dammam, SAU.
Ali AsiriPsychiatry, Abha Psychiatric Hospital, Abha, SAU.
Raneem AlhalalMedicine, Vision Colleges, Riyadh, SAU.
Zahra AlmuslemMedicine, Vision Colleges, Riyadh, SAU.
Mazen AlharbiMedicine, Al-Rayan Medical College, Medina, SAU.
Maha AlshammariLaboratory, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Hospital, Dammam, SAU.
Jafar AltammarCollege of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, SAU.
Ahmed AlmarhounFamily Medicine, Ministry of Health, Dammam, SAU.
Lujain A AldarsiGeneral Practice/Psychiatry, Al-Amal Mental Health Hospital, Ministry of Health, Medina, SAU.
Hanan AbuseerPsychiatry, Al-Amal Mental Health Hospital, Ministry of Health, Medina, SAU.
Mrooj AlmuwalladClinical Pharmacy, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAU.
Firdevs IsaMedicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Bandar AltuwaylieCollege of Pharmacy, University of Hafr Al-Batin, Hafr Al-Batin, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

study purposeThis study investigates the relationship between anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms among university students through a comprehensive campus-wide survey.

methodsA cross-sectional online survey design was adopted in this study. A total of 437 students from three public medical universities in Saudi Arabia participated in the survey, which assessed anxiety and depression using standardized scales and GI symptoms through a tailored questionnaire.

resultsThe findings reveal a significant overlap between mental health disorders and GI symptoms, highlighting that students experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression frequently report GI issues. This correlation underscores the importance of integrated health strategies to address both mental and physical well-being.

conclusionThis study concludes that there is a significant correlation between anxiety, depression, and GI symptoms among university students. This highlights the need for comprehensive and integrated health interventions that address both mental and physical health to improve overall well-being and academic success in this population.

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anxietydepressiongastrointestinal symptomsmental healthuniversity students

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PMCPMC11392461

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