Department of Community Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE
Research
Social Anxiety Disorder amongst University Students in the UAE.
Author(s): Peter Brandon*, Rebecca Stones, James William, Mohammad Ibrahim, Cristina Jonas, Suchivrat Arya and Kritika Kumari
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence, impact and associating factors of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) amongst University students in the UAE.
Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted amongst 352 undergraduate students from year 1-3 in Gulf medical University and City university college Ajman chosen using a convenience sampling method. Social anxiety was assessed using a self-administered questionnaire which included socio-demographics, general questions on age of onset, impact and duration and the Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS). The data was assessed using SPSS version 25 in form of tables, figures and texts. Associations between factors and Social anxiety was assessed using chisquared and logistic regression analysis.
Results: Amongst the 352 students who participated, 24.5% self-reported social anxiety. The study reported mil.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2572 5130.23.8(04).1000252
