ANXIOUS SYMPTOMS AMONG STUDENTES AT A UNIVERSITY ON THE FRANCO BRASILERO FRONTIER

Objective: to estimate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms among students at a university on the Brazilian franc border. Method: cross-sectional and descriptive study carried out with 233 students from a university located on the Brazilian franc border, through questionnaires with closed questions and aspects related to the Beck Anxiety Inventory. Results: predominance of young adults (82.4%) aged between 20 and 40 years old, female (58.6%), single (51.9%), evangelical (39.9%), carry out curricular activities concomitantly paid women (59.7%). Beck's inventory pointed to minimal anxiety (67.2%), mild anxiety (15.5%), moderate anxiety (12.9%) and severe anxiety (4.3%). Conclusion: the data show a low prevalence of symptoms of severe anxiety among students, however, it is essential to take care and preventive measures that slow or prevent mental illness among the investigated public.