Decomposition analysis of anxiety symptom differences between urban and rural Chinese university students: cross-sectional study
The results demonstrate a significant difference in anxiety symptoms between urban and rural college students in China. The disparity is mainly influenced by depressive symptoms, exercise habits, and family income. The findings suggest the need for tailored mental health interventions for rural students, with a focus on improving access to resources, promoting physical activity, and addressing socio-economic factors. The study underscores the importance of considering urban-rural differences in the development of effective mental health strategies for university students.
Authors
- Qingping Zhou
- Zhenning Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9498-7847)
- Siyuan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4740-0581)
- Chenxi Wang
- Yusupujiang Tuersun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4865-8306)
- Yuyao Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9738-9726)
- Yi Qian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3873-8014)
- Yuying Xie
- Wenyu Wang
- Yao Yu
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Nanfang Hospital (CN)
- Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital (CN)
- Southern Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1639959
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.64