TY - JOUR KW - anxiety disorders KW - Stress disorders KW - Diagnostic Interview schedule KW - Epidemiology AU - J.M. Bethencourt AU - J.M. Peñate AU - A. Fumero AU - M. González AB - In this work it is presented prevalence data of anxiety andstress disorders among undergraduate students through an epidemiological one-phase design. The major assessment instrument used was the Canarian versión of The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS). Subject were 636 students, representing the student population of the University of La Laguna. Results emphasize an increase level of prevalence of anxiety disorders (phobias, panic attack, generalized anxiety disorder), in the student sample in comparison with other community samples. Explanation have been made according to the stress nature of the university life conditions. The high levels of these disorders in the university population would justify the introduction of specific prevention plans and psychological assistance service. IS - 1 M3 - Journal article N2 - In this work it is presented prevalence data of anxiety andstress disorders among undergraduate students through an epidemiological one-phase design. The major assessment instrument used was the Canarian versión of The Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS). Subject were 636 students, representing the student population of the University of La Laguna. Results emphasize an increase level of prevalence of anxiety disorders (phobias, panic attack, generalized anxiety disorder), in the student sample in comparison with other community samples. Explanation have been made according to the stress nature of the university life conditions. The high levels of these disorders in the university population would justify the introduction of specific prevention plans and psychological assistance service. PB - Sociedad Española para el Estudio de la Ansiedad y el Estrés PY - 1997 SN - 2174-0437/1134-7937 SP - 25 EP - 36 T2 - Ansiedad y Estrés TI - Prevalence of anxiety and stress disorders in the students of the University of La Laguna VL - 3 ER -