Date of Award

2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing (ND)

First Advisor

Dr. Shonda Phelon

Abstract

Anxiety affects millions of people in the United States. There is an increase in the numbers of college aged and young people with symptoms of anxiety. The signs and symptoms of anxiety can manifest itself in many ways. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) project was to determine if college aged students were aware of the symptoms, causes, and coping mechanisms related to anxiety. Online and in person educational sessions were offered on the campus of Mississippi University for Women (MUW). The participants participated in a pretest before the educational material was offered. The posttest was used to measure the effectiveness of the material and the student’s viewpoint. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to compare the two independent samples. The results of the project were not statistically significant, but they were practically different. According to the posttest, the students reported that the participants reported a decreased frequency of anxiety after the educational material. This indicated that the college students were utilizing coping skills for anxiety. This project supports the need for continued education about anxiety and coping skills for the students and faculty.

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