Anxiety and mental health
revealing the hidden challenges in the path of health sciences students
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Anxiety, academic performance, drugsAbstract
Objective: To analyze the relationship between anxiety and academic performance in health-related courses and the potential impact of drug use in this context. Methods: This study is a narrative review covering the period from 2018 to 2023, including articles in Portuguese and English, obtained from the BVS, PubMed, and Scielo Brasil databases. Results: Eleven articles were selected. Four address factors associated with anxiety in the academic environment, five focus on the influence of drugs on academic performance, and two are dedicated to non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety treatment in health-related students. Conclusion: Anxiety is prevalent in women and has associated factors such as high study load, sleep disorders, and leisure, among others. Regarding drug use, some studies highlight negative effects on academic performance; however, one study concludes that there is no significant relationship. Concerning non-pharmacological interventions for anxiety treatment, studies identify limitations such as small sample sizes and short-term follow-up, indicating the need for more robust research on the subject. In summary, the relationship between drug use, anxiety, and academic performance is not a consensus in the literature. Further studies on this important topic are essential to develop effective action plans to improve the academic performance of health-related students.
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