A PREVALENCE OF DIZZINESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF JORDAN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: University students are regarded as the backbone of society, and their awareness is very important to continue the process of studying. One in five to twenty percent of adults’ experience dizziness annually. A considerable percentage of vertigo sufferers experience subsequent psychological illnesses as the condition progresses. In contrast, dizziness is often reported as a co-occurring symptom of mental health issues. Purpose: Through the use of two distinct questionnaires, the Vertigo Symptom Scale–short form (VSS-sf) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), the study aimed to screen university students for the incidence of dizziness, anxiety, and depression indices. Materials and Methods: One hundred and fifty adolescents of both genders, aged 18-28 years, were randomly selected from university students, and apply cross section study by using (VSS-sf) and (HADS). Results: there are strong correlations between anxiety, depression, and dizziness in both genders. A statistically significant correlation between gender, depression, and dizziness is shown by a p-value < 0.05, but a non-significant correlation between gender and anxiety levels is indicated by a p-value > 0.05. Conclusion: University students experience high rates of anxiety and depression, and a strong, often cyclical, link exists between these mental health conditions and feelings of dizziness or imbalance.