Cross-sectional study examines anxiety levels and determinants in adolescents, suggesting social media use influences mental health.
Key Points
Moderate-to-severe anxiety symptoms were reported by 22.31% of participants, highlighting significant mental health concerns among rural adolescents.
Key determinants of anxiety include female sex, poor sleep quality, and academic performance, with female adolescents being nearly five times more likely to experience anxiety.
Cross-sectional study involved 260 high school adolescents, using face-to-face interviews and a pre-tested questionnaire for data collection.
Addressing identified factors could support efforts to improve adolescent mental health and reduce anxiety symptoms.