Level Of Anxiety In Nursing Students Using The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Questionnaire

Introduction: Anxiety is an emotional response characterized by excessive tension, worry, and physiological changes that interfere with academic performance and well-being. In university students, especially those in the health sciences, its prevalence is high due to factors such as academic load, pressure for performance, and job uncertainty. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using non-probabilistic sampling in 109 nursing students. Results: The STAI-State questionnaire was used to measure anxiety levels, which were differentiated according to gender. The mean anxiety level was 23.75 points (standard deviation = 8.54), with medium-high levels predominating in both sexes, with a higher prevalence in women (31.9%). Most students had low-to-moderate levels of anxiety, although a significant percentage had high levels of anxiety. Conclusion: The high prevalence of anxiety among nursing students reinforces the need for clinical practice preventive and management programs to improve well-being, performance, and professional preparation.